used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But it reached there finally, and our young friends were too glad to have made a safe passage to grumble about the slowness of it.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
alligatorsnounUS /ˈæləɡeɪtərz/
plural of “alligator” — leather made from alligator's hide
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
in addition
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it reached there finally, and our young friends were too glad to have made a safe passage to grumble about the slowness of it.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Adam came up to the hotel, having seen the boat come in, and when he heard the story he was very indignant.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
BrewernounUS /ˈbruːər/
someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it reached there finally, and our young friends were too glad to have made a safe passage to grumble about the slowness of it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Adam came up to the hotel, having seen the boat come in, and when he heard the story he was very indignant.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Adam came up to the hotel, having seen the boat come in, and when he heard the story he was very indignant.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading THE MAGGIE COMES TO TOWN.
condemnationnounUS /ˌkɑːndəmˈneɪʃən/
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
CootnounUS /kuːt/
slate-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading But it reached there finally, and our young friends were too glad to have made a safe passage to grumble about the slowness of it.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But it reached there finally, and our young friends were too glad to have made a safe passage to grumble about the slowness of it.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading But it reached there finally, and our young friends were too glad to have made a safe passage to grumble about the slowness of it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
grumbleverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəl/
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading But it reached there finally, and our young friends were too glad to have made a safe passage to grumble about the slowness of it.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Adam came up to the hotel, having seen the boat come in, and when he heard the story he was very indignant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Adam came up to the hotel, having seen the boat come in, and when he heard the story he was very indignant.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Adam came up to the hotel, having seen the boat come in, and when he heard the story he was very indignant.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Adam came up to the hotel, having seen the boat come in, and when he heard the story he was very indignant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But it reached there finally, and our young friends were too glad to have made a safe passage to grumble about the slowness of it.
MAGGIE
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From this reading THE MAGGIE COMES TO TOWN.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But it reached there finally, and our young friends were too glad to have made a safe passage to grumble about the slowness of it.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading But it reached there finally, and our young friends were too glad to have made a safe passage to grumble about the slowness of it.
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 Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading But it reached there finally, and our young friends were too glad to have made a safe passage to grumble about the slowness of it.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Adam came up to the hotel, having seen the boat come in, and when he heard the story he was very indignant.
slownessnounUS /ˈsloʊnəs/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
From this reading But it reached there finally, and our young friends were too glad to have made a safe passage to grumble about the slowness of it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAGGIE COMES TO TOWN.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But it reached there finally, and our young friends were too glad to have made a safe passage to grumble about the slowness of it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
Titusville
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From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAGGIE COMES TO TOWN.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But it reached there finally, and our young friends were too glad to have made a safe passage to grumble about the slowness of it.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE MAGGIE COMES TO TOWN.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Adam came up to the hotel, having seen the boat come in, and when he heard the story he was very indignant.
precisely as stated
From this reading Adam came up to the hotel, having seen the boat come in, and when he heard the story he was very indignant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it reached there finally, and our young friends were too glad to have made a safe passage to grumble about the slowness of it.
at the time that
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
which person or people
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had Adam Guy been at the helm of The Rolling Stone, it would probably have reached the pier at Titusville a couple of hours sooner than it did under the guidance of the three boys.
but in spite of that
From this reading When the story about the alligators and the desertion of Coot was told at the hotel, it created a good deal of merriment and also some hearty condemnation of Brewer, who had not yet arrived in town.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But it reached there finally, and our young friends were too glad to have made a safe passage to grumble about the slowness of it.
