used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
equally
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
(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 Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And then there was nothing to do for an hour or so but “just wait and wait and wait,” as Babe complained dolefully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “It’s a summer resort,” she announced, having consulted her Baedeker, which she had brought up on deck to see just where they were on the map of Scotland.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And then there was nothing to do for an hour or so but “just wait and wait and wait,” as Babe complained dolefully.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
BabenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading And then there was nothing to do for an hour or so but “just wait and wait and wait,” as Babe complained dolefully.
BaedekernounUS /ˈbeɪdəkər/
German publisher of a series of travel guidebooks (1801-1859)
From this reading “It’s a summer resort,” she announced, having consulted her Baedeker, which she had brought up on deck to see just where they were on the map of Scotland.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
for the reason that
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
Betty
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From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
breakfasted
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From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “It’s a summer resort,” she announced, having consulted her Baedeker, which she had brought up on deck to see just where they were on the map of Scotland.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And then there was nothing to do for an hour or so but “just wait and wait and wait,” as Babe complained dolefully.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading And then there was nothing to do for an hour or so but “just wait and wait and wait,” as Babe complained dolefully.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading “It’s a summer resort,” she announced, having consulted her Baedeker, which she had brought up on deck to see just where they were on the map of Scotland.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
curvingadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrvɪŋ/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading “It’s a summer resort,” she announced, having consulted her Baedeker, which she had brought up on deck to see just where they were on the map of Scotland.
DISILLUSIONMENTnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒənmənt/
freeing from false belief or illusions
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And then there was nothing to do for an hour or so but “just wait and wait and wait,” as Babe complained dolefully.
dolefullyadverb
with sadness; in a sorrowful manner
From this reading And then there was nothing to do for an hour or so but “just wait and wait and wait,” as Babe complained dolefully.
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
edgedadjectiveUS /edʒd/
having a specified kind of border or edge
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
encirclingadjectiveUS /enˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
being all around the edges; enclosing
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
every person
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And then there was nothing to do for an hour or so but “just wait and wait and wait,” as Babe complained dolefully.
set up or found
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
Greenock
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From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “It’s a summer resort,” she announced, having consulted her Baedeker, which she had brought up on deck to see just where they were on the map of Scotland.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
only a very short time before
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “It’s a summer resort,” she announced, having consulted her Baedeker, which she had brought up on deck to see just where they were on the map of Scotland.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “It’s a summer resort,” she announced, having consulted her Baedeker, which she had brought up on deck to see just where they were on the map of Scotland.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading And then there was nothing to do for an hour or so but “just wait and wait and wait,” as Babe complained dolefully.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
It's
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From this reading “It’s a summer resort,” she announced, having consulted her Baedeker, which she had brought up on deck to see just where they were on the map of Scotland.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
and nothing more
From this reading And then there was nothing to do for an hour or so but “just wait and wait and wait,” as Babe complained dolefully.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading “It’s a summer resort,” she announced, having consulted her Baedeker, which she had brought up on deck to see just where they were on the map of Scotland.
a particular point in time
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
easily agitated
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading And then there was nothing to do for an hour or so but “just wait and wait and wait,” as Babe complained dolefully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And then there was nothing to do for an hour or so but “just wait and wait and wait,” as Babe complained dolefully.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
a person who is being chased
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading “It’s a summer resort,” she announced, having consulted her Baedeker, which she had brought up on deck to see just where they were on the map of Scotland.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “It’s a summer resort,” she announced, having consulted her Baedeker, which she had brought up on deck to see just where they were on the map of Scotland.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
and nothing more
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And then there was nothing to do for an hour or so but “just wait and wait and wait,” as Babe complained dolefully.
having a supporting base
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
stone'snounUS /stoʊnz/
possessive form of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading “It’s a summer resort,” she announced, having consulted her Baedeker, which she had brought up on deck to see just where they were on the map of Scotland.
tantalizingadjectiveUS /ˈtæntəlaɪzɪŋ/
arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then there was nothing to do for an hour or so but “just wait and wait and wait,” as Babe complained dolefully.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And then there was nothing to do for an hour or so but “just wait and wait and wait,” as Babe complained dolefully.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It’s a summer resort,” she announced, having consulted her Baedeker, which she had brought up on deck to see just where they were on the map of Scotland.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
propel through the air
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
uncomfortablyadverbUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in physical discomfort
From this reading A DISILLUSIONMENT MADE GOOD THE next morning the rising bell rang uncomfortably early, and everybody dressed and breakfasted in nervous haste, pursued by the fear of not being ready to get off the boat at the critical moment.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “It’s a summer resort,” she announced, having consulted her Baedeker, which she had brought up on deck to see just where they were on the map of Scotland.
precisely as stated
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading And then there was nothing to do for an hour or so but “just wait and wait and wait,” as Babe complained dolefully.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And then there was nothing to do for an hour or so but “just wait and wait and wait,” as Babe complained dolefully.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “It’s a summer resort,” she announced, having consulted her Baedeker, which she had brought up on deck to see just where they were on the map of Scotland.
in or at the place that
From this reading “It’s a summer resort,” she announced, having consulted her Baedeker, which she had brought up on deck to see just where they were on the map of Scotland.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “It’s a summer resort,” she announced, having consulted her Baedeker, which she had brought up on deck to see just where they were on the map of Scotland.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Betty, on the other hand, was willing to wait because she thought Greenock so pretty, with its curving bay, edged by a stone promenade, and its gray stone houses, all very much alike, standing in a neat row encircling the shore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Babe was dreadfully impatient to “land in Europe,” and found it simply tantalizing to have to hang over the railing and look at the shores of Scotland, with the little gray town of Greenock hardly a stone’s throw off.
