used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A boy of ten, dressed in a neat jacket and pants of gray-mixed cloth, stood on deck, watching with interest the busy city which they had just reached.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, bub, here we are," said the captain as he passed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, bub, here we are," said the captain as he passed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading HOW BEN COMMENCED HIS STREET LIFE.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It was loaded with freight, but there was at least one passenger on board.
a youthful male person
From this reading A boy of ten, dressed in a neat jacket and pants of gray-mixed cloth, stood on deck, watching with interest the busy city which they had just reached.
bub
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From this reading "Well, bub, here we are," said the captain as he passed.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading A boy of ten, dressed in a neat jacket and pants of gray-mixed cloth, stood on deck, watching with interest the busy city which they had just reached.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was loaded with freight, but there was at least one passenger on board.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Well, bub, here we are," said the captain as he passed.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading A boy of ten, dressed in a neat jacket and pants of gray-mixed cloth, stood on deck, watching with interest the busy city which they had just reached.
coasting-vessel
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From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
COMMENCEDverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading HOW BEN COMMENCED HIS STREET LIFE.
commencesverbUS /kəˈmensəz/
third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
the specified day of the month
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading A boy of ten, dressed in a neat jacket and pants of gray-mixed cloth, stood on deck, watching with interest the busy city which they had just reached.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading A boy of ten, dressed in a neat jacket and pants of gray-mixed cloth, stood on deck, watching with interest the busy city which they had just reached.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading It was loaded with freight, but there was at least one passenger on board.
gray-mixed
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From this reading A boy of ten, dressed in a neat jacket and pants of gray-mixed cloth, stood on deck, watching with interest the busy city which they had just reached.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A boy of ten, dressed in a neat jacket and pants of gray-mixed cloth, stood on deck, watching with interest the busy city which they had just reached.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, bub, here we are," said the captain as he passed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Well, bub, here we are," said the captain as he passed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW BEN COMMENCED HIS STREET LIFE.
HOW
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From this reading HOW BEN COMMENCED HIS STREET LIFE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A boy of ten, dressed in a neat jacket and pants of gray-mixed cloth, stood on deck, watching with interest the busy city which they had just reached.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was loaded with freight, but there was at least one passenger on board.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading A boy of ten, dressed in a neat jacket and pants of gray-mixed cloth, stood on deck, watching with interest the busy city which they had just reached.
and nothing more
From this reading A boy of ten, dressed in a neat jacket and pants of gray-mixed cloth, stood on deck, watching with interest the busy city which they had just reached.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was loaded with freight, but there was at least one passenger on board.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading HOW BEN COMMENCED HIS STREET LIFE.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading It was loaded with freight, but there was at least one passenger on board.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading A boy of ten, dressed in a neat jacket and pants of gray-mixed cloth, stood on deck, watching with interest the busy city which they had just reached.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was loaded with freight, but there was at least one passenger on board.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
pantsnounUS /pænts/
(used in the plural) underpants worn by women
From this reading A boy of ten, dressed in a neat jacket and pants of gray-mixed cloth, stood on deck, watching with interest the busy city which they had just reached.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "Well, bub, here we are," said the captain as he passed.
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 It was loaded with freight, but there was at least one passenger on board.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A boy of ten, dressed in a neat jacket and pants of gray-mixed cloth, stood on deck, watching with interest the busy city which they had just reached.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, bub, here we are," said the captain as he passed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A boy of ten, dressed in a neat jacket and pants of gray-mixed cloth, stood on deck, watching with interest the busy city which they had just reached.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading HOW BEN COMMENCED HIS STREET LIFE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading A boy of ten, dressed in a neat jacket and pants of gray-mixed cloth, stood on deck, watching with interest the busy city which they had just reached.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was loaded with freight, but there was at least one passenger on board.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A boy of ten, dressed in a neat jacket and pants of gray-mixed cloth, stood on deck, watching with interest the busy city which they had just reached.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was loaded with freight, but there was at least one passenger on board.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading A boy of ten, dressed in a neat jacket and pants of gray-mixed cloth, stood on deck, watching with interest the busy city which they had just reached.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, bub, here we are," said the captain as he passed.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, bub, here we are," said the captain as he passed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was loaded with freight, but there was at least one passenger on board.
a late time of life
From this reading One pleasant morning, six years before the date at which this story commences, a small coasting-vessel drew up at a North River pier in the lower part of the city.
