used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The toughest part had been the first few months, after I put the lifeboat down in a cañon in the desert country south of a little town called Itzenca, in Peru.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It took me two weeks to work, lie, barter, and plead my way to the seaport town of Callao and another week to line up passage home as a deck hand on a banana scow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It took me two weeks to work, lie, barter, and plead my way to the seaport town of Callao and another week to line up passage home as a deck hand on a banana scow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
banananounUS /bəˈnænə/
any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
From this reading It took me two weeks to work, lie, barter, and plead my way to the seaport town of Callao and another week to line up passage home as a deck hand on a banana scow.
barternounUS /ˈbɑːrtər/
an equal exchange
From this reading It took me two weeks to work, lie, barter, and plead my way to the seaport town of Callao and another week to line up passage home as a deck hand on a banana scow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The toughest part had been the first few months, after I put the lifeboat down in a cañon in the desert country south of a little town called Itzenca, in Peru.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
Callao
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From this reading It took me two weeks to work, lie, barter, and plead my way to the seaport town of Callao and another week to line up passage home as a deck hand on a banana scow.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The toughest part had been the first few months, after I put the lifeboat down in a cañon in the desert country south of a little town called Itzenca, in Peru.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
cañon
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From this reading The toughest part had been the first few months, after I put the lifeboat down in a cañon in the desert country south of a little town called Itzenca, in Peru.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The toughest part had been the first few months, after I put the lifeboat down in a cañon in the desert country south of a little town called Itzenca, in Peru.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading It took me two weeks to work, lie, barter, and plead my way to the seaport town of Callao and another week to line up passage home as a deck hand on a banana scow.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading The toughest part had been the first few months, after I put the lifeboat down in a cañon in the desert country south of a little town called Itzenca, in Peru.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
embarassing
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From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The toughest part had been the first few months, after I put the lifeboat down in a cañon in the desert country south of a little town called Itzenca, in Peru.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
the act of departing
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It took me two weeks to work, lie, barter, and plead my way to the seaport town of Callao and another week to line up passage home as a deck hand on a banana scow.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
hikedverbUS /haɪkt/
past form of “hike” — increase
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
Itzenca
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From this reading The toughest part had been the first few months, after I put the lifeboat down in a cañon in the desert country south of a little town called Itzenca, in Peru.
immediately past
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading It took me two weeks to work, lie, barter, and plead my way to the seaport town of Callao and another week to line up passage home as a deck hand on a banana scow.
lifeboatnounUS /ˈlaɪfboʊt/
a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a sinking ship
From this reading The toughest part had been the first few months, after I put the lifeboat down in a cañon in the desert country south of a little town called Itzenca, in Peru.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It took me two weeks to work, lie, barter, and plead my way to the seaport town of Callao and another week to line up passage home as a deck hand on a banana scow.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The toughest part had been the first few months, after I put the lifeboat down in a cañon in the desert country south of a little town called Itzenca, in Peru.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The toughest part had been the first few months, after I put the lifeboat down in a cañon in the desert country south of a little town called Itzenca, in Peru.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
and nothing more
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
arrange in a container
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The toughest part had been the first few months, after I put the lifeboat down in a cañon in the desert country south of a little town called Itzenca, in Peru.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading It took me two weeks to work, lie, barter, and plead my way to the seaport town of Callao and another week to line up passage home as a deck hand on a banana scow.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
PerunounUS /pərˈuː/
a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries
From this reading The toughest part had been the first few months, after I put the lifeboat down in a cañon in the desert country south of a little town called Itzenca, in Peru.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading It took me two weeks to work, lie, barter, and plead my way to the seaport town of Callao and another week to line up passage home as a deck hand on a banana scow.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The toughest part had been the first few months, after I put the lifeboat down in a cañon in the desert country south of a little town called Itzenca, in Peru.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
scownounUS /skaʊ/
any of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends
From this reading It took me two weeks to work, lie, barter, and plead my way to the seaport town of Callao and another week to line up passage home as a deck hand on a banana scow.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
seaportnounUS /ˈsiːpɔːrt/
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading It took me two weeks to work, lie, barter, and plead my way to the seaport town of Callao and another week to line up passage home as a deck hand on a banana scow.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
transport commercially
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
in or at or to some place
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The toughest part had been the first few months, after I put the lifeboat down in a cañon in the desert country south of a little town called Itzenca, in Peru.
move hurridly
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took me two weeks to work, lie, barter, and plead my way to the seaport town of Callao and another week to line up passage home as a deck hand on a banana scow.
toughestadjectiveUS /ˈtʌfəst/
superlative of “tough” — not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The toughest part had been the first few months, after I put the lifeboat down in a cañon in the desert country south of a little town called Itzenca, in Peru.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The toughest part had been the first few months, after I put the lifeboat down in a cañon in the desert country south of a little town called Itzenca, in Peru.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It took me two weeks to work, lie, barter, and plead my way to the seaport town of Callao and another week to line up passage home as a deck hand on a banana scow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
the act of using
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
vigilantesnounUS /ˌvɪdʒəˈlæntiz/
plural of “vigilante” — member of a vigilance committee
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It took me two weeks to work, lie, barter, and plead my way to the seaport town of Callao and another week to line up passage home as a deck hand on a banana scow.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It took me two weeks to work, lie, barter, and plead my way to the seaport town of Callao and another week to line up passage home as a deck hand on a banana scow.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
weren't
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From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was strange to reflect that for him, traveling near the speed of light, only a few days had passed, while three years went by for me--three fast years that I had made good use of.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I waited by the boat for a week, to be sure the vigilantes weren't going to show up, full of helpful suggestions and embarassing questions; then I hiked to town, carrying a pack with a few carefully selected items to start my new career.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It took me two weeks to work, lie, barter, and plead my way to the seaport town of Callao and another week to line up passage home as a deck hand on a banana scow.
a late time of life
From this reading I sat on the terrace watching the sun go down into the sea and thinking about Foster, somewhere out there beyond the purple palaces on the far horizon, in the ship that had waited for him for three thousand years, heading home at last.
