used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
anew
From this reading "Well, well!" a deep masculine voice was saying, "it seems mighty good to see our girl again.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But where are the others?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Connie led the way as she had done ever since they had left North Bend.
BendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading Connie led the way as she had done ever since they had left North Bend.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But where are the others?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
Connie
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From this reading Connie led the way as she had done ever since they had left North Bend.
CONNIE'S
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From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Well, well!" a deep masculine voice was saying, "it seems mighty good to see our girl again.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Connie led the way as she had done ever since they had left North Bend.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
at any time
From this reading Connie led the way as she had done ever since they had left North Bend.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
a man of refinement
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
a young female
From this reading "Well, well!" a deep masculine voice was saying, "it seems mighty good to see our girl again.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Well, well!" a deep masculine voice was saying, "it seems mighty good to see our girl again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Connie led the way as she had done ever since they had left North Bend.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, well!" a deep masculine voice was saying, "it seems mighty good to see our girl again.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Connie led the way as she had done ever since they had left North Bend.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading "Well, well!" a deep masculine voice was saying, "it seems mighty good to see our girl again.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "Well, well!" a deep masculine voice was saying, "it seems mighty good to see our girl again.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Connie led the way as she had done ever since they had left North Bend.
others
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From this reading But where are the others?"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Well, well!" a deep masculine voice was saying, "it seems mighty good to see our girl again.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
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 She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
with speed
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
rapturouslyadverb
in an ecstatic manner
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "Well, well!" a deep masculine voice was saying, "it seems mighty good to see our girl again.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
scrapedverbUS /skreɪpt/
past form of “scrape” — scratch repeatedly
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Well, well!" a deep masculine voice was saying, "it seems mighty good to see our girl again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Connie led the way as she had done ever since they had left North Bend.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Connie led the way as she had done ever since they had left North Bend.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
having a supporting base
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
suitcasesnounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪsɪz/
plural of “suitcase” — a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Connie led the way as she had done ever since they had left North Bend.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Well, well!" a deep masculine voice was saying, "it seems mighty good to see our girl again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, well!" a deep masculine voice was saying, "it seems mighty good to see our girl again.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Connie led the way as she had done ever since they had left North Bend.
(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, well!" a deep masculine voice was saying, "it seems mighty good to see our girl again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She scrambled quickly out upon the pier and the chums, following more slowly, were in time to see Connie rapturously embrace first a lady and then a gentleman standing near by.
in or at the place that
From this reading But where are the others?"
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading CONNIE'S MOTHER The steamer scraped against the dock and the girls straightened their hats, picked up their suitcases, and started down the narrow winding stairs that led to the lower deck.
