used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE DAYS OF CARRANZA I The steamer plowed southward through a dazzling blue sea to Manzanillo, the port of disembarkation for Mexico City.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But, although an excited crowd surrounded the station, there was no train in sight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But, although an excited crowd surrounded the station, there was no train in sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as a boatman had rowed us ashore, Eustace and I hastened to the telegraph office, and dispatched our message to Werner: “Foster and Eustace slain by bandits.”
towards the shore from the water
From this reading As soon as a boatman had rowed us ashore, Eustace and I hastened to the telegraph office, and dispatched our message to Werner: “Foster and Eustace slain by bandits.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
banditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading As soon as a boatman had rowed us ashore, Eustace and I hastened to the telegraph office, and dispatched our message to Werner: “Foster and Eustace slain by bandits.”
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading IN THE DAYS OF CARRANZA I The steamer plowed southward through a dazzling blue sea to Manzanillo, the port of disembarkation for Mexico City.
boatmannounUS /ˈboʊtmən/
someone who drives or rides in a boat
From this reading As soon as a boatman had rowed us ashore, Eustace and I hastened to the telegraph office, and dispatched our message to Werner: “Foster and Eustace slain by bandits.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, although an excited crowd surrounded the station, there was no train in sight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As soon as a boatman had rowed us ashore, Eustace and I hastened to the telegraph office, and dispatched our message to Werner: “Foster and Eustace slain by bandits.”
CARRANZA
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From this reading IN THE DAYS OF CARRANZA I The steamer plowed southward through a dazzling blue sea to Manzanillo, the port of disembarkation for Mexico City.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading IN THE DAYS OF CARRANZA I The steamer plowed southward through a dazzling blue sea to Manzanillo, the port of disembarkation for Mexico City.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading But, although an excited crowd surrounded the station, there was no train in sight.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading IN THE DAYS OF CARRANZA I The steamer plowed southward through a dazzling blue sea to Manzanillo, the port of disembarkation for Mexico City.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading IN THE DAYS OF CARRANZA I The steamer plowed southward through a dazzling blue sea to Manzanillo, the port of disembarkation for Mexico City.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
disembarkationnounUS /dɪˌsembɑːrˈkeɪʃən/
the act of passengers and crew getting off of a ship or aircraft
From this reading IN THE DAYS OF CARRANZA I The steamer plowed southward through a dazzling blue sea to Manzanillo, the port of disembarkation for Mexico City.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading As soon as a boatman had rowed us ashore, Eustace and I hastened to the telegraph office, and dispatched our message to Werner: “Foster and Eustace slain by bandits.”
driftwoodnounUS /ˈdrɪftwʊd/
wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
else
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From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
Eustace
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From this reading As soon as a boatman had rowed us ashore, Eustace and I hastened to the telegraph office, and dispatched our message to Werner: “Foster and Eustace slain by bandits.”
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading But, although an excited crowd surrounded the station, there was no train in sight.
with resolute determination
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE DAYS OF CARRANZA I The steamer plowed southward through a dazzling blue sea to Manzanillo, the port of disembarkation for Mexico City.
forefingernounUS /ˈfɔːrfɪŋɡər/
the finger next to the thumb
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading As soon as a boatman had rowed us ashore, Eustace and I hastened to the telegraph office, and dispatched our message to Werner: “Foster and Eustace slain by bandits.”
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
graspsnounUS /ɡræsps/
plural of “grasp” — understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as a boatman had rowed us ashore, Eustace and I hastened to the telegraph office, and dispatched our message to Werner: “Foster and Eustace slain by bandits.”
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading As soon as a boatman had rowed us ashore, Eustace and I hastened to the telegraph office, and dispatched our message to Werner: “Foster and Eustace slain by bandits.”
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN THE DAYS OF CARRANZA I The steamer plowed southward through a dazzling blue sea to Manzanillo, the port of disembarkation for Mexico City.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE DAYS OF CARRANZA I The steamer plowed southward through a dazzling blue sea to Manzanillo, the port of disembarkation for Mexico City.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
the act of departing
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
Manzanillo
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From this reading IN THE DAYS OF CARRANZA I The steamer plowed southward through a dazzling blue sea to Manzanillo, the port of disembarkation for Mexico City.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading As soon as a boatman had rowed us ashore, Eustace and I hastened to the telegraph office, and dispatched our message to Werner: “Foster and Eustace slain by bandits.”
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading IN THE DAYS OF CARRANZA I The steamer plowed southward through a dazzling blue sea to Manzanillo, the port of disembarkation for Mexico City.
not any; not one
From this reading But, although an excited crowd surrounded the station, there was no train in sight.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE DAYS OF CARRANZA I The steamer plowed southward through a dazzling blue sea to Manzanillo, the port of disembarkation for Mexico City.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading As soon as a boatman had rowed us ashore, Eustace and I hastened to the telegraph office, and dispatched our message to Werner: “Foster and Eustace slain by bandits.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As soon as a boatman had rowed us ashore, Eustace and I hastened to the telegraph office, and dispatched our message to Werner: “Foster and Eustace slain by bandits.”
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
plowedadjectiveUS /plaʊd/
(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow
From this reading IN THE DAYS OF CARRANZA I The steamer plowed southward through a dazzling blue sea to Manzanillo, the port of disembarkation for Mexico City.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading IN THE DAYS OF CARRANZA I The steamer plowed southward through a dazzling blue sea to Manzanillo, the port of disembarkation for Mexico City.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Then we ran for the train.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading As soon as a boatman had rowed us ashore, Eustace and I hastened to the telegraph office, and dispatched our message to Werner: “Foster and Eustace slain by bandits.”
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading IN THE DAYS OF CARRANZA I The steamer plowed southward through a dazzling blue sea to Manzanillo, the port of disembarkation for Mexico City.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
shacksnounUS /ʃæks/
plural of “shack” — small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
transport commercially
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But, although an excited crowd surrounded the station, there was no train in sight.
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading As soon as a boatman had rowed us ashore, Eustace and I hastened to the telegraph office, and dispatched our message to Werner: “Foster and Eustace slain by bandits.”
in or at or to some place
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as a boatman had rowed us ashore, Eustace and I hastened to the telegraph office, and dispatched our message to Werner: “Foster and Eustace slain by bandits.”
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading IN THE DAYS OF CARRANZA I The steamer plowed southward through a dazzling blue sea to Manzanillo, the port of disembarkation for Mexico City.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading But, although an excited crowd surrounded the station, there was no train in sight.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading IN THE DAYS OF CARRANZA I The steamer plowed southward through a dazzling blue sea to Manzanillo, the port of disembarkation for Mexico City.
confined on all sides
From this reading But, although an excited crowd surrounded the station, there was no train in sight.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading As soon as a boatman had rowed us ashore, Eustace and I hastened to the telegraph office, and dispatched our message to Werner: “Foster and Eustace slain by bandits.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE DAYS OF CARRANZA I The steamer plowed southward through a dazzling blue sea to Manzanillo, the port of disembarkation for Mexico City.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we ran for the train.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, although an excited crowd surrounded the station, there was no train in sight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading IN THE DAYS OF CARRANZA I The steamer plowed southward through a dazzling blue sea to Manzanillo, the port of disembarkation for Mexico City.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE DAYS OF CARRANZA I The steamer plowed southward through a dazzling blue sea to Manzanillo, the port of disembarkation for Mexico City.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As soon as a boatman had rowed us ashore, Eustace and I hastened to the telegraph office, and dispatched our message to Werner: “Foster and Eustace slain by bandits.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, although an excited crowd surrounded the station, there was no train in sight.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then we ran for the train.
Werner
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From this reading As soon as a boatman had rowed us ashore, Eustace and I hastened to the telegraph office, and dispatched our message to Werner: “Foster and Eustace slain by bandits.”
in or at the place that
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Despite its commercial importance, this is one of the several places on the Pacific Coast where a traveler, upon leaving his ship, takes one hasty glance at the dirty black beach and the cluster of driftwood shacks, grasps his nose firmly between thumb and forefinger, and makes a dash for the daily train that will carry him somewhere else.
