used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About ten o'clock Dan Hicks and Jack Flaherty breakfasted and about ten thirty both met in the office.
(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 The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
in addition
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Dan Hicks reached it first, carried it to the counter, wet his tarry index finger, and started turning the pages in a vain search for the American steamer _Yankee Prince_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
AphroditenounUS /ˌæfrəˈdaɪti/
goddess of love and beauty and daughter of Zeus in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Venus
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently they were two souls with but a single thought, for the right hand of each sought the shelf whereon reposed the blue volume entitled "Lloyd's Register."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Presently he looked up at Jack Flaherty.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Apparently they were two souls with but a single thought, for the right hand of each sought the shelf whereon reposed the blue volume entitled "Lloyd's Register."
BodeganounUS /boʊˈdeɪɡə/
a small Hispanic shop selling wine and groceries
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
the two together, not just one
From this reading About ten o'clock Dan Hicks and Jack Flaherty breakfasted and about ten thirty both met in the office.
breakfasted
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From this reading About ten o'clock Dan Hicks and Jack Flaherty breakfasted and about ten thirty both met in the office.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Apparently they were two souls with but a single thought, for the right hand of each sought the shelf whereon reposed the blue volume entitled "Lloyd's Register."
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Dan Hicks reached it first, carried it to the counter, wet his tarry index finger, and started turning the pages in a vain search for the American steamer _Yankee Prince_.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Dan Hicks reached it first, carried it to the counter, wet his tarry index finger, and started turning the pages in a vain search for the American steamer _Yankee Prince_.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
Dan
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From this reading About ten o'clock Dan Hicks and Jack Flaherty breakfasted and about ten thirty both met in the office.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Apparently they were two souls with but a single thought, for the right hand of each sought the shelf whereon reposed the blue volume entitled "Lloyd's Register."
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading Apparently they were two souls with but a single thought, for the right hand of each sought the shelf whereon reposed the blue volume entitled "Lloyd's Register."
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Dan Hicks reached it first, carried it to the counter, wet his tarry index finger, and started turning the pages in a vain search for the American steamer _Yankee Prince_.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Dan Hicks reached it first, carried it to the counter, wet his tarry index finger, and started turning the pages in a vain search for the American steamer _Yankee Prince_.
Flaherty
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From this reading About ten o'clock Dan Hicks and Jack Flaherty breakfasted and about ten thirty both met in the office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Apparently they were two souls with but a single thought, for the right hand of each sought the shelf whereon reposed the blue volume entitled "Lloyd's Register."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Presently he looked up at Jack Flaherty.
HicksnounUS /hɪks/
plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading About ten o'clock Dan Hicks and Jack Flaherty breakfasted and about ten thirty both met in the office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dan Hicks reached it first, carried it to the counter, wet his tarry index finger, and started turning the pages in a vain search for the American steamer _Yankee Prince_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About ten o'clock Dan Hicks and Jack Flaherty breakfasted and about ten thirty both met in the office.
indexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
From this reading Dan Hicks reached it first, carried it to the counter, wet his tarry index finger, and started turning the pages in a vain search for the American steamer _Yankee Prince_.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dan Hicks reached it first, carried it to the counter, wet his tarry index finger, and started turning the pages in a vain search for the American steamer _Yankee Prince_.
a small worthless amount
From this reading About ten o'clock Dan Hicks and Jack Flaherty breakfasted and about ten thirty both met in the office.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
Lloyd'snounUS /lɔɪdz/
possessive form of “lloyd” — United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading Apparently they were two souls with but a single thought, for the right hand of each sought the shelf whereon reposed the blue volume entitled "Lloyd's Register."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Presently he looked up at Jack Flaherty.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading About ten o'clock Dan Hicks and Jack Flaherty breakfasted and about ten thirty both met in the office.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
not any; not one
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading About ten o'clock Dan Hicks and Jack Flaherty breakfasted and about ten thirty both met in the office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Dan Hicks reached it first, carried it to the counter, wet his tarry index finger, and started turning the pages in a vain search for the American steamer _Yankee Prince_.
in the near future
From this reading Presently he looked up at Jack Flaherty.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Dan Hicks reached it first, carried it to the counter, wet his tarry index finger, and started turning the pages in a vain search for the American steamer _Yankee Prince_.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Dan Hicks reached it first, carried it to the counter, wet his tarry index finger, and started turning the pages in a vain search for the American steamer _Yankee Prince_.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
RegisterverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading Apparently they were two souls with but a single thought, for the right hand of each sought the shelf whereon reposed the blue volume entitled "Lloyd's Register."
reposed
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From this reading Apparently they were two souls with but a single thought, for the right hand of each sought the shelf whereon reposed the blue volume entitled "Lloyd's Register."
precisely, exactly
From this reading Apparently they were two souls with but a single thought, for the right hand of each sought the shelf whereon reposed the blue volume entitled "Lloyd's Register."
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Dan Hicks reached it first, carried it to the counter, wet his tarry index finger, and started turning the pages in a vain search for the American steamer _Yankee Prince_.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading Apparently they were two souls with but a single thought, for the right hand of each sought the shelf whereon reposed the blue volume entitled "Lloyd's Register."
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Apparently they were two souls with but a single thought, for the right hand of each sought the shelf whereon reposed the blue volume entitled "Lloyd's Register."
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
that is looked for
From this reading Apparently they were two souls with but a single thought, for the right hand of each sought the shelf whereon reposed the blue volume entitled "Lloyd's Register."
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Apparently they were two souls with but a single thought, for the right hand of each sought the shelf whereon reposed the blue volume entitled "Lloyd's Register."
StacknounUS /stæk/
an orderly pile
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Dan Hicks reached it first, carried it to the counter, wet his tarry index finger, and started turning the pages in a vain search for the American steamer _Yankee Prince_.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Dan Hicks reached it first, carried it to the counter, wet his tarry index finger, and started turning the pages in a vain search for the American steamer _Yankee Prince_.
tarryverbUS /ˈteri/
be about
From this reading Dan Hicks reached it first, carried it to the counter, wet his tarry index finger, and started turning the pages in a vain search for the American steamer _Yankee Prince_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading About ten o'clock Dan Hicks and Jack Flaherty breakfasted and about ten thirty both met in the office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading About ten o'clock Dan Hicks and Jack Flaherty breakfasted and about ten thirty both met in the office.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Apparently they were two souls with but a single thought, for the right hand of each sought the shelf whereon reposed the blue volume entitled "Lloyd's Register."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dan Hicks reached it first, carried it to the counter, wet his tarry index finger, and started turning the pages in a vain search for the American steamer _Yankee Prince_.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Dan Hicks reached it first, carried it to the counter, wet his tarry index finger, and started turning the pages in a vain search for the American steamer _Yankee Prince_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Apparently they were two souls with but a single thought, for the right hand of each sought the shelf whereon reposed the blue volume entitled "Lloyd's Register."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Presently he looked up at Jack Flaherty.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Dan Hicks reached it first, carried it to the counter, wet his tarry index finger, and started turning the pages in a vain search for the American steamer _Yankee Prince_.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Apparently they were two souls with but a single thought, for the right hand of each sought the shelf whereon reposed the blue volume entitled "Lloyd's Register."
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The crews of the _Aphrodite_ and the _Bodega_ slept late also, for they were weary, and fortunately, no calls for a tug came into the office of the Red Stack Company all morning.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Dan Hicks reached it first, carried it to the counter, wet his tarry index finger, and started turning the pages in a vain search for the American steamer _Yankee Prince_.
whereon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Apparently they were two souls with but a single thought, for the right hand of each sought the shelf whereon reposed the blue volume entitled "Lloyd's Register."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Apparently they were two souls with but a single thought, for the right hand of each sought the shelf whereon reposed the blue volume entitled "Lloyd's Register."
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading Dan Hicks reached it first, carried it to the counter, wet his tarry index finger, and started turning the pages in a vain search for the American steamer _Yankee Prince_.
