used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISTINGUISHED PASSENGER.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
Alick
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From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading "Major Garningham, formerly of the British army," I replied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading "Major Garningham, formerly of the British army," I replied.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading A DISTINGUISHED PASSENGER.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
at a previous time
From this reading "Major Garningham, formerly of the British army," I replied.
Garningham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
hurricanenounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Major Garningham, formerly of the British army," I replied.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
IslandernounUS /ˈaɪləndər/
an inhabitant of an island
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "Major Garningham, formerly of the British army," I replied.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Major Garningham, formerly of the British army," I replied.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
PASSENGERnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading A DISTINGUISHED PASSENGER.
planternounUS /ˈplæntər/
the owner or manager of a plantation
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Major Garningham, formerly of the British army," I replied.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
Shepards
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From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
carry out
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading On our return we went on the hurricane deck to take a look at the shores, as well as we could see them, for it was almost dark by this time.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
in or at the place that
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
which person or people
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The planter went on deck with me after supper, and we paid our first visit to the Islander, where we were courteously received by the Shepards.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who is your father, Captain Garningham, or, if you will forgive me for it, Captain Alick?" asked the Colonel.
