used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am free for two hours now, and there is a matter upon which I should like to speak to you privately."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am free for two hours now, and there is a matter upon which I should like to speak to you privately."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We shall be quiet enough here, as soon as the table is cleared.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We shall be quiet enough here, as soon as the table is cleared.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading My dame and Nellie will be helping the maid do up the cabins, and will then be sallying out marketing."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly, lad," the old sailor said, somewhat surprised.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading "We shall be quiet enough here, as soon as the table is cleared.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
counting-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading My dame and Nellie will be helping the maid do up the cabins, and will then be sallying out marketing."
Dave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading My dame and Nellie will be helping the maid do up the cabins, and will then be sallying out marketing."
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "We shall be quiet enough here, as soon as the table is cleared.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am free for two hours now, and there is a matter upon which I should like to speak to you privately."
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I am free for two hours now, and there is a matter upon which I should like to speak to you privately."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading My dame and Nellie will be helping the maid do up the cabins, and will then be sallying out marketing."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I am free for two hours now, and there is a matter upon which I should like to speak to you privately."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am free for two hours now, and there is a matter upon which I should like to speak to you privately."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am free for two hours now, and there is a matter upon which I should like to speak to you privately."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
a boy or man
From this reading "Certainly, lad," the old sailor said, somewhat surprised.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I am free for two hours now, and there is a matter upon which I should like to speak to you privately."
a female domestic
From this reading My dame and Nellie will be helping the maid do up the cabins, and will then be sallying out marketing."
marketingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkətɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading My dame and Nellie will be helping the maid do up the cabins, and will then be sallying out marketing."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I am free for two hours now, and there is a matter upon which I should like to speak to you privately."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dame and Nellie will be helping the maid do up the cabins, and will then be sallying out marketing."
Nellie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My dame and Nellie will be helping the maid do up the cabins, and will then be sallying out marketing."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I am free for two hours now, and there is a matter upon which I should like to speak to you privately."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Certainly, lad," the old sailor said, somewhat surprised.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading My dame and Nellie will be helping the maid do up the cabins, and will then be sallying out marketing."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading I am free for two hours now, and there is a matter upon which I should like to speak to you privately."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "We shall be quiet enough here, as soon as the table is cleared.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading "Certainly, lad," the old sailor said, somewhat surprised.
sallying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My dame and Nellie will be helping the maid do up the cabins, and will then be sallying out marketing."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "We shall be quiet enough here, as soon as the table is cleared.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I am free for two hours now, and there is a matter upon which I should like to speak to you privately."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "Certainly, lad," the old sailor said, somewhat surprised.
in or at or to some place
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
in the near future
From this reading "We shall be quiet enough here, as soon as the table is cleared.
express in speech
From this reading I am free for two hours now, and there is a matter upon which I should like to speak to you privately."
stock-takingnoun
reappraisal of a situation or position or outlook
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "Certainly, lad," the old sailor said, somewhat surprised.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "We shall be quiet enough here, as soon as the table is cleared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading My dame and Nellie will be helping the maid do up the cabins, and will then be sallying out marketing."
in or at that place or location
From this reading I am free for two hours now, and there is a matter upon which I should like to speak to you privately."
THIEFnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
a source of difficulty
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I am free for two hours now, and there is a matter upon which I should like to speak to you privately."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We shall be quiet enough here, as soon as the table is cleared.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am free for two hours now, and there is a matter upon which I should like to speak to you privately."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading My dame and Nellie will be helping the maid do up the cabins, and will then be sallying out marketing."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A THIEF SOMEWHERE Two days after the conclusion of the stock-taking, Cyril said, after breakfast was over,-- "Would it trouble you, Captain Dave, to give me an hour up here before you go downstairs to the counting-house.
