(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 As for Maud, she seemed to feel as much confidence in our hero as if she had known him all her life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile Bob and Clip were steaming rapidly down the river.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading BOB'S ARRIVAL IN ST.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Maud, she seemed to feel as much confidence in our hero as if she had known him all her life.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Meanwhile Bob and Clip were steaming rapidly down the river.
BOB'SnounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading BOB'S ARRIVAL IN ST.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
ClipnounUS /klɪp/
a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
From this reading Meanwhile Bob and Clip were steaming rapidly down the river.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading As for Maud, she seemed to feel as much confidence in our hero as if she had known him all her life.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Meanwhile Bob and Clip were steaming rapidly down the river.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading As for Maud, she seemed to feel as much confidence in our hero as if she had known him all her life.
ferry-boat
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From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Maud, she seemed to feel as much confidence in our hero as if she had known him all her life.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As for Maud, she seemed to feel as much confidence in our hero as if she had known him all her life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As for Maud, she seemed to feel as much confidence in our hero as if she had known him all her life.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading As for Maud, she seemed to feel as much confidence in our hero as if she had known him all her life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As for Maud, she seemed to feel as much confidence in our hero as if she had known him all her life.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As for Maud, she seemed to feel as much confidence in our hero as if she had known him all her life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BOB'S ARRIVAL IN ST.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading As for Maud, she seemed to feel as much confidence in our hero as if she had known him all her life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As for Maud, she seemed to feel as much confidence in our hero as if she had known him all her life.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading LOUIS.
Maud
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From this reading As for Maud, she seemed to feel as much confidence in our hero as if she had known him all her life.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile Bob and Clip were steaming rapidly down the river.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As for Maud, she seemed to feel as much confidence in our hero as if she had known him all her life.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As for Maud, she seemed to feel as much confidence in our hero as if she had known him all her life.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
with speed
From this reading Meanwhile Bob and Clip were steaming rapidly down the river.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Meanwhile Bob and Clip were steaming rapidly down the river.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As for Maud, she seemed to feel as much confidence in our hero as if she had known him all her life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Maud, she seemed to feel as much confidence in our hero as if she had known him all her life.
ST
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From this reading BOB'S ARRIVAL IN ST.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading Meanwhile Bob and Clip were steaming rapidly down the river.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile Bob and Clip were steaming rapidly down the river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Meanwhile Bob and Clip were steaming rapidly down the river.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Now that he was pretty sure of recovering his boat and cargo, Bob gave himself up to the enjoyment of the trip, and was fain to confess that he enjoyed it better than working his passage on the ferry-boat.
