used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
Aldborough
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From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You understand," the captain said to Cyril, "that I have not said a word touching the matter for which you are here.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The latter had nothing to do with the pecuniary arrangements, which were made direct by Marner, and he had only to hand over the packets and take back sums of money to England.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The latter had nothing to do with the pecuniary arrangements, which were made direct by Marner, and he had only to hand over the packets and take back sums of money to England.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The man was a diamond-cutter, and to him packets of jewellery and gems that could not be disposed of in England had often been brought over by the captain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The man was a diamond-cutter, and to him packets of jewellery and gems that could not be disposed of in England had often been brought over by the captain.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
a youthful male person
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The man was a diamond-cutter, and to him packets of jewellery and gems that could not be disposed of in England had often been brought over by the captain.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The man was a diamond-cutter, and to him packets of jewellery and gems that could not be disposed of in England had often been brought over by the captain.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
diamond-cutter
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From this reading The man was a diamond-cutter, and to him packets of jewellery and gems that could not be disposed of in England had often been brought over by the captain.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
command with authority
From this reading The latter had nothing to do with the pecuniary arrangements, which were made direct by Marner, and he had only to hand over the packets and take back sums of money to England.
having made preparations
From this reading The man was a diamond-cutter, and to him packets of jewellery and gems that could not be disposed of in England had often been brought over by the captain.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The latter had nothing to do with the pecuniary arrangements, which were made direct by Marner, and he had only to hand over the packets and take back sums of money to England.
Eliza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading The man was a diamond-cutter, and to him packets of jewellery and gems that could not be disposed of in England had often been brought over by the captain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The man was a diamond-cutter, and to him packets of jewellery and gems that could not be disposed of in England had often been brought over by the captain.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The latter had nothing to do with the pecuniary arrangements, which were made direct by Marner, and he had only to hand over the packets and take back sums of money to England.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You understand," the captain said to Cyril, "that I have not said a word touching the matter for which you are here.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You understand," the captain said to Cyril, "that I have not said a word touching the matter for which you are here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You understand," the captain said to Cyril, "that I have not said a word touching the matter for which you are here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The man was a diamond-cutter, and to him packets of jewellery and gems that could not be disposed of in England had often been brought over by the captain.
Ipswich
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
jewellerynoun
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading The man was a diamond-cutter, and to him packets of jewellery and gems that could not be disposed of in England had often been brought over by the captain.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter had nothing to do with the pecuniary arrangements, which were made direct by Marner, and he had only to hand over the packets and take back sums of money to England.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
the act of departing
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The latter had nothing to do with the pecuniary arrangements, which were made direct by Marner, and he had only to hand over the packets and take back sums of money to England.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man was a diamond-cutter, and to him packets of jewellery and gems that could not be disposed of in England had often been brought over by the captain.
Marner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The latter had nothing to do with the pecuniary arrangements, which were made direct by Marner, and he had only to hand over the packets and take back sums of money to England.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "You understand," the captain said to Cyril, "that I have not said a word touching the matter for which you are here.
the force of workers available
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The latter had nothing to do with the pecuniary arrangements, which were made direct by Marner, and he had only to hand over the packets and take back sums of money to England.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The man was a diamond-cutter, and to him packets of jewellery and gems that could not be disposed of in England had often been brought over by the captain.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The latter had nothing to do with the pecuniary arrangements, which were made direct by Marner, and he had only to hand over the packets and take back sums of money to England.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The man was a diamond-cutter, and to him packets of jewellery and gems that could not be disposed of in England had often been brought over by the captain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
and nothing more
From this reading The latter had nothing to do with the pecuniary arrangements, which were made direct by Marner, and he had only to hand over the packets and take back sums of money to England.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The man was a diamond-cutter, and to him packets of jewellery and gems that could not be disposed of in England had often been brought over by the captain.
packetsnounUS /ˈpækɪts/
plural of “packet” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The man was a diamond-cutter, and to him packets of jewellery and gems that could not be disposed of in England had often been brought over by the captain.
pecuniaryadjectiveUS /peˈkjuːnieri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading The latter had nothing to do with the pecuniary arrangements, which were made direct by Marner, and he had only to hand over the packets and take back sums of money to England.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
RotterdamnounUS /ˈrɑːtərdæm/
the 2nd largest city in the Netherlands; located in the western Netherlands near the North Sea
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You understand," the captain said to Cyril, "that I have not said a word touching the matter for which you are here.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading The latter had nothing to do with the pecuniary arrangements, which were made direct by Marner, and he had only to hand over the packets and take back sums of money to England.
carry out
From this reading The latter had nothing to do with the pecuniary arrangements, which were made direct by Marner, and he had only to hand over the packets and take back sums of money to England.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
arousing affect
From this reading "You understand," the captain said to Cyril, "that I have not said a word touching the matter for which you are here.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "You understand," the captain said to Cyril, "that I have not said a word touching the matter for which you are here.
unloadedadjectiveUS /ənˈloʊdɪd/
(of weapons) not charged with ammunition
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE The _Eliza_, for this Cyril, after leaving Ipswich, learnt was her name, unloaded the rest of her cargo at Aldborough, and then sailed across to Rotterdam.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The latter had nothing to do with the pecuniary arrangements, which were made direct by Marner, and he had only to hand over the packets and take back sums of money to England.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The latter had nothing to do with the pecuniary arrangements, which were made direct by Marner, and he had only to hand over the packets and take back sums of money to England.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The skipper fulfilled his promise by taking Cyril to the house of one of the men with whom he did business, and arranging with him to board the boy until word came that he could safely return to England.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You understand," the captain said to Cyril, "that I have not said a word touching the matter for which you are here.
