used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING MESSAGE The next morning, all was stir and bustle on board the steamer.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A STARTLING MESSAGE The next morning, all was stir and bustle on board the steamer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STARTLING MESSAGE The next morning, all was stir and bustle on board the steamer.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Men were running here and there, in obedience to the hoarse commands of the mates, and bringing order out of the apparent confusion.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The pier and decks were thronged with friends and relatives of the passengers, come to say good-by to those who seemed to become doubly dear, as the hour of parting drew near.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading A STARTLING MESSAGE The next morning, all was stir and bustle on board the steamer.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Men were running here and there, in obedience to the hoarse commands of the mates, and bringing order out of the apparent confusion.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading A STARTLING MESSAGE The next morning, all was stir and bustle on board the steamer.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The cabins were piled with flowers that, under the inexorable rules of sea-going ships, would have to be thrown overboard, as soon as the vessel had cleared the harbor.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The cabins were piled with flowers that, under the inexorable rules of sea-going ships, would have to be thrown overboard, as soon as the vessel had cleared the harbor.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The pier and decks were thronged with friends and relatives of the passengers, come to say good-by to those who seemed to become doubly dear, as the hour of parting drew near.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Men were running here and there, in obedience to the hoarse commands of the mates, and bringing order out of the apparent confusion.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Men were running here and there, in obedience to the hoarse commands of the mates, and bringing order out of the apparent confusion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
cranesnounUS /kreɪnz/
plural of “crane” — United States writer (1871-1900)
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
dearly loved
From this reading The pier and decks were thronged with friends and relatives of the passengers, come to say good-by to those who seemed to become doubly dear, as the hour of parting drew near.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The pier and decks were thronged with friends and relatives of the passengers, come to say good-by to those who seemed to become doubly dear, as the hour of parting drew near.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading The pier and decks were thronged with friends and relatives of the passengers, come to say good-by to those who seemed to become doubly dear, as the hour of parting drew near.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The pier and decks were thronged with friends and relatives of the passengers, come to say good-by to those who seemed to become doubly dear, as the hour of parting drew near.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The cabins were piled with flowers that, under the inexorable rules of sea-going ships, would have to be thrown overboard, as soon as the vessel had cleared the harbor.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The pier and decks were thronged with friends and relatives of the passengers, come to say good-by to those who seemed to become doubly dear, as the hour of parting drew near.
gaped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading The pier and decks were thronged with friends and relatives of the passengers, come to say good-by to those who seemed to become doubly dear, as the hour of parting drew near.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The cabins were piled with flowers that, under the inexorable rules of sea-going ships, would have to be thrown overboard, as soon as the vessel had cleared the harbor.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The cabins were piled with flowers that, under the inexorable rules of sea-going ships, would have to be thrown overboard, as soon as the vessel had cleared the harbor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The cabins were piled with flowers that, under the inexorable rules of sea-going ships, would have to be thrown overboard, as soon as the vessel had cleared the harbor.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Men were running here and there, in obedience to the hoarse commands of the mates, and bringing order out of the apparent confusion.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading Men were running here and there, in obedience to the hoarse commands of the mates, and bringing order out of the apparent confusion.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The pier and decks were thronged with friends and relatives of the passengers, come to say good-by to those who seemed to become doubly dear, as the hour of parting drew near.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Men were running here and there, in obedience to the hoarse commands of the mates, and bringing order out of the apparent confusion.
inexorableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneksərəbəl/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The cabins were piled with flowers that, under the inexorable rules of sea-going ships, would have to be thrown overboard, as soon as the vessel had cleared the harbor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
immediately past
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading Men were running here and there, in obedience to the hoarse commands of the mates, and bringing order out of the apparent confusion.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men were running here and there, in obedience to the hoarse commands of the mates, and bringing order out of the apparent confusion.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A STARTLING MESSAGE The next morning, all was stir and bustle on board the steamer.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A STARTLING MESSAGE The next morning, all was stir and bustle on board the steamer.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The pier and decks were thronged with friends and relatives of the passengers, come to say good-by to those who seemed to become doubly dear, as the hour of parting drew near.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A STARTLING MESSAGE The next morning, all was stir and bustle on board the steamer.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading Men were running here and there, in obedience to the hoarse commands of the mates, and bringing order out of the apparent confusion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A STARTLING MESSAGE The next morning, all was stir and bustle on board the steamer.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Men were running here and there, in obedience to the hoarse commands of the mates, and bringing order out of the apparent confusion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Men were running here and there, in obedience to the hoarse commands of the mates, and bringing order out of the apparent confusion.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading The cabins were piled with flowers that, under the inexorable rules of sea-going ships, would have to be thrown overboard, as soon as the vessel had cleared the harbor.
the act of departing politely
From this reading The pier and decks were thronged with friends and relatives of the passengers, come to say good-by to those who seemed to become doubly dear, as the hour of parting drew near.
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 The pier and decks were thronged with friends and relatives of the passengers, come to say good-by to those who seemed to become doubly dear, as the hour of parting drew near.
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 The pier and decks were thronged with friends and relatives of the passengers, come to say good-by to those who seemed to become doubly dear, as the hour of parting drew near.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading The cabins were piled with flowers that, under the inexorable rules of sea-going ships, would have to be thrown overboard, as soon as the vessel had cleared the harbor.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading The pier and decks were thronged with friends and relatives of the passengers, come to say good-by to those who seemed to become doubly dear, as the hour of parting drew near.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The cabins were piled with flowers that, under the inexorable rules of sea-going ships, would have to be thrown overboard, as soon as the vessel had cleared the harbor.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Men were running here and there, in obedience to the hoarse commands of the mates, and bringing order out of the apparent confusion.
satiatedadjectiveUS /ˈseɪʃiːeɪtɪd/
supplied (especially fed) to satisfaction
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
express in words
From this reading The pier and decks were thronged with friends and relatives of the passengers, come to say good-by to those who seemed to become doubly dear, as the hour of parting drew near.
sea-going
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cabins were piled with flowers that, under the inexorable rules of sea-going ships, would have to be thrown overboard, as soon as the vessel had cleared the harbor.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The pier and decks were thronged with friends and relatives of the passengers, come to say good-by to those who seemed to become doubly dear, as the hour of parting drew near.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The cabins were piled with flowers that, under the inexorable rules of sea-going ships, would have to be thrown overboard, as soon as the vessel had cleared the harbor.
in the near future
From this reading The cabins were piled with flowers that, under the inexorable rules of sea-going ships, would have to be thrown overboard, as soon as the vessel had cleared the harbor.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING MESSAGE The next morning, all was stir and bustle on board the steamer.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading A STARTLING MESSAGE The next morning, all was stir and bustle on board the steamer.
move an implement through
From this reading A STARTLING MESSAGE The next morning, all was stir and bustle on board the steamer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STARTLING MESSAGE The next morning, all was stir and bustle on board the steamer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Men were running here and there, in obedience to the hoarse commands of the mates, and bringing order out of the apparent confusion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The pier and decks were thronged with friends and relatives of the passengers, come to say good-by to those who seemed to become doubly dear, as the hour of parting drew near.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading The pier and decks were thronged with friends and relatives of the passengers, come to say good-by to those who seemed to become doubly dear, as the hour of parting drew near.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The cabins were piled with flowers that, under the inexorable rules of sea-going ships, would have to be thrown overboard, as soon as the vessel had cleared the harbor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Men were running here and there, in obedience to the hoarse commands of the mates, and bringing order out of the apparent confusion.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The cabins were piled with flowers that, under the inexorable rules of sea-going ships, would have to be thrown overboard, as soon as the vessel had cleared the harbor.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The cabins were piled with flowers that, under the inexorable rules of sea-going ships, would have to be thrown overboard, as soon as the vessel had cleared the harbor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STARTLING MESSAGE The next morning, all was stir and bustle on board the steamer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men were running here and there, in obedience to the hoarse commands of the mates, and bringing order out of the apparent confusion.
which person or people
From this reading The pier and decks were thronged with friends and relatives of the passengers, come to say good-by to those who seemed to become doubly dear, as the hour of parting drew near.
belonging to which person
From this reading The great cranes groaned, as they hoisted aboard the last of the freight, and lowered it into the hold, that gaped like a huge monster, whose appetite could never be satiated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The pier and decks were thronged with friends and relatives of the passengers, come to say good-by to those who seemed to become doubly dear, as the hour of parting drew near.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The cabins were piled with flowers that, under the inexorable rules of sea-going ships, would have to be thrown overboard, as soon as the vessel had cleared the harbor.
