used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two days later found Ben a passenger bound for Boston on one of the palatial steamers of the Fall River line.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He looked about him to see if among the eight hundred passengers he could recognize any one.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There were but few passengers outside, as the air was fresh and chill.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He looked about him to see if among the eight hundred passengers he could recognize any one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BEN OVERHEARS AN IMPORTANT CONVERSATION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He walked through the brilliant saloon and out upon the open deck in the rear.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He looked about him to see if among the eight hundred passengers he could recognize any one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were but few passengers outside, as the air was fresh and chill.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading BEN OVERHEARS AN IMPORTANT CONVERSATION.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Two days later found Ben a passenger bound for Boston on one of the palatial steamers of the Fall River line.
confined by bonds
From this reading Two days later found Ben a passenger bound for Boston on one of the palatial steamers of the Fall River line.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading He walked through the brilliant saloon and out upon the open deck in the rear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were but few passengers outside, as the air was fresh and chill.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading There were but few passengers outside, as the air was fresh and chill.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading BEN OVERHEARS AN IMPORTANT CONVERSATION.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He looked about him to see if among the eight hundred passengers he could recognize any one.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days later found Ben a passenger bound for Boston on one of the palatial steamers of the Fall River line.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading He walked through the brilliant saloon and out upon the open deck in the rear.
being one more than seven
From this reading He looked about him to see if among the eight hundred passengers he could recognize any one.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Two days later found Ben a passenger bound for Boston on one of the palatial steamers of the Fall River line.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were but few passengers outside, as the air was fresh and chill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two days later found Ben a passenger bound for Boston on one of the palatial steamers of the Fall River line.
set up or found
From this reading Two days later found Ben a passenger bound for Boston on one of the palatial steamers of the Fall River line.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading There were but few passengers outside, as the air was fresh and chill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked about him to see if among the eight hundred passengers he could recognize any one.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked about him to see if among the eight hundred passengers he could recognize any one.
ten 10s
From this reading He looked about him to see if among the eight hundred passengers he could recognize any one.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He looked about him to see if among the eight hundred passengers he could recognize any one.
of great significance or value
From this reading BEN OVERHEARS AN IMPORTANT CONVERSATION.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He walked through the brilliant saloon and out upon the open deck in the rear.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two days later found Ben a passenger bound for Boston on one of the palatial steamers of the Fall River line.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Two days later found Ben a passenger bound for Boston on one of the palatial steamers of the Fall River line.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked about him to see if among the eight hundred passengers he could recognize any one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two days later found Ben a passenger bound for Boston on one of the palatial steamers of the Fall River line.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two days later found Ben a passenger bound for Boston on one of the palatial steamers of the Fall River line.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two days later found Ben a passenger bound for Boston on one of the palatial steamers of the Fall River line.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He walked through the brilliant saloon and out upon the open deck in the rear.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He walked through the brilliant saloon and out upon the open deck in the rear.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading There were but few passengers outside, as the air was fresh and chill.
OVERHEARSverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhiːrz/
third-person singular of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading BEN OVERHEARS AN IMPORTANT CONVERSATION.
palatialadjectiveUS /pəˈleɪʃəl/
relating to or being a palace
From this reading Two days later found Ben a passenger bound for Boston on one of the palatial steamers of the Fall River line.
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 Two days later found Ben a passenger bound for Boston on one of the palatial steamers of the Fall River line.
plural of “passenger” — 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 He looked about him to see if among the eight hundred passengers he could recognize any one.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading He walked through the brilliant saloon and out upon the open deck in the rear.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading He looked about him to see if among the eight hundred passengers he could recognize any one.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Two days later found Ben a passenger bound for Boston on one of the palatial steamers of the Fall River line.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading He walked through the brilliant saloon and out upon the open deck in the rear.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He looked about him to see if among the eight hundred passengers he could recognize any one.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Two days later found Ben a passenger bound for Boston on one of the palatial steamers of the Fall River line.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two days later found Ben a passenger bound for Boston on one of the palatial steamers of the Fall River line.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were but few passengers outside, as the air was fresh and chill.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He walked through the brilliant saloon and out upon the open deck in the rear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He looked about him to see if among the eight hundred passengers he could recognize any one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days later found Ben a passenger bound for Boston on one of the palatial steamers of the Fall River line.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He walked through the brilliant saloon and out upon the open deck in the rear.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked through the brilliant saloon and out upon the open deck in the rear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were but few passengers outside, as the air was fresh and chill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were but few passengers outside, as the air was fresh and chill.
