Chapter XXVIII · “All’s well that ends well.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

(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 It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading He was stopped by two officials in uniform, one of them saying civilly that no strangers were allowed on board.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “Yes, sir, if the largest and finest vessel in the world can be called a yacht.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading He was stopped by two officials in uniform, one of them saying civilly that no strangers were allowed on board.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was stopped by two officials in uniform, one of them saying civilly that no strangers were allowed on board.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Yes, sir, if the largest and finest vessel in the world can be called a yacht.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Yes, sir, if the largest and finest vessel in the world can be called a yacht.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Certainly this is Mr. Morning’s ship.”

in a civil manner

From this reading He was stopped by two officials in uniform, one of them saying civilly that no strangers were allowed on board.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

jostling with the elbows

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

equipment and supplies of a military force

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading “Yes, sir, if the largest and finest vessel in the world can be called a yacht.

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

in a gay manner

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was stopped by two officials in uniform, one of them saying civilly that no strangers were allowed on board.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

ten 10s

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Yes, sir, if the largest and finest vessel in the world can be called a yacht.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Is not this Mr. Morning’s steam yacht the _Patience_?” said the stranger.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “Yes, sir, if the largest and finest vessel in the world can be called a yacht.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “Is not this Mr. Morning’s steam yacht the _Patience_?” said the stranger.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Is not this Mr. Morning’s steam yacht the _Patience_?” said the stranger.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

being seven more than ninety

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

not any; not one

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Is not this Mr. Morning’s steam yacht the _Patience_?” said the stranger.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading He was stopped by two officials in uniform, one of them saying civilly that no strangers were allowed on board.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was stopped by two officials in uniform, one of them saying civilly that no strangers were allowed on board.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was stopped by two officials in uniform, one of them saying civilly that no strangers were allowed on board.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading “Is not this Mr. Morning’s steam yacht the _Patience_?” said the stranger.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

with speed

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Is not this Mr. Morning’s steam yacht the _Patience_?” said the stranger.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading He was stopped by two officials in uniform, one of them saying civilly that no strangers were allowed on board.

transport commercially

From this reading Certainly this is Mr. Morning’s ship.”

term of address for a man

From this reading “Yes, sir, if the largest and finest vessel in the world can be called a yacht.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading “Is not this Mr. Morning’s steam yacht the _Patience_?” said the stranger.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading He was stopped by two officials in uniform, one of them saying civilly that no strangers were allowed on board.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading “Is not this Mr. Morning’s steam yacht the _Patience_?” said the stranger.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading He was stopped by two officials in uniform, one of them saying civilly that no strangers were allowed on board.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was stopped by two officials in uniform, one of them saying civilly that no strangers were allowed on board.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was stopped by two officials in uniform, one of them saying civilly that no strangers were allowed on board.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “Is not this Mr. Morning’s steam yacht the _Patience_?” said the stranger.

a large gathering of people

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He was stopped by two officials in uniform, one of them saying civilly that no strangers were allowed on board.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading He was stopped by two officials in uniform, one of them saying civilly that no strangers were allowed on board.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading “Yes, sir, if the largest and finest vessel in the world can be called a yacht.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He was stopped by two officials in uniform, one of them saying civilly that no strangers were allowed on board.

at the time that

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “Yes, sir, if the largest and finest vessel in the world can be called a yacht.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading “Is not this Mr. Morning’s steam yacht the _Patience_?” said the stranger.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was a lovely morning in June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, when a carriage containing a red-headed and red-bearded man drove rapidly down upon Pier No. 2, North River, where the occupant emerged from the equipage, and, elbowing his way through the throng, approached the gangway of an immense steamer gaily decorated with flags of all nations.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes, sir, if the largest and finest vessel in the world can be called a yacht.