used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
highly skilled
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The steamer had touched in the night at some unimportant, outlying port of call to which no one had paid the tribute of interest usual on the sea.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading A single male passenger had boarded.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The steamer had touched in the night at some unimportant, outlying port of call to which no one had paid the tribute of interest usual on the sea.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
castawaysnounUS /ˈkæstəweɪz/
plural of “castaway” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
one or the other of two
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
Elaine
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From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
enactedverbUS /eˈnæktəd/
past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
Fenton
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From this reading The man was Gerald Fenton.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
Gerald
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From this reading The man was Gerald Fenton.
Grenville
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From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
hope-destroying
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From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The steamer had touched in the night at some unimportant, outlying port of call to which no one had paid the tribute of interest usual on the sea.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading A single male passenger had boarded.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man was Gerald Fenton.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
the light of the Moon
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The steamer had touched in the night at some unimportant, outlying port of call to which no one had paid the tribute of interest usual on the sea.
not any; not one
From this reading The steamer had touched in the night at some unimportant, outlying port of call to which no one had paid the tribute of interest usual on the sea.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The steamer had touched in the night at some unimportant, outlying port of call to which no one had paid the tribute of interest usual on the sea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
outlyingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/
relatively far from a center or middle
From this reading The steamer had touched in the night at some unimportant, outlying port of call to which no one had paid the tribute of interest usual on the sea.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The steamer had touched in the night at some unimportant, outlying port of call to which no one had paid the tribute of interest usual on the sea.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading A single male passenger had boarded.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The steamer had touched in the night at some unimportant, outlying port of call to which no one had paid the tribute of interest usual on the sea.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The steamer had touched in the night at some unimportant, outlying port of call to which no one had paid the tribute of interest usual on the sea.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A single male passenger had boarded.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The steamer had touched in the night at some unimportant, outlying port of call to which no one had paid the tribute of interest usual on the sea.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The steamer had touched in the night at some unimportant, outlying port of call to which no one had paid the tribute of interest usual on the sea.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
having come into contact
From this reading The steamer had touched in the night at some unimportant, outlying port of call to which no one had paid the tribute of interest usual on the sea.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading The steamer had touched in the night at some unimportant, outlying port of call to which no one had paid the tribute of interest usual on the sea.
unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
not important
From this reading The steamer had touched in the night at some unimportant, outlying port of call to which no one had paid the tribute of interest usual on the sea.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The steamer had touched in the night at some unimportant, outlying port of call to which no one had paid the tribute of interest usual on the sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man was Gerald Fenton.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The steamer had touched in the night at some unimportant, outlying port of call to which no one had paid the tribute of interest usual on the sea.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading They had spent a number of wretched days--days far more miserable and hope-destroying than any their dire experience had brought into being, as the mere result of that final scene enacted in the moonlight by the rail.
but in spite of that
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED That one more shock of surprise could overtake the returning castaways before the final landing could be accomplished would have seemed incredible to either Grenville or Elaine--and yet it came.
