used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN A NEW WORLD.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Her swing about was helped by the outgoing tide, that foamed and swirled around the projecting piers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack Ogden stood like a boy in a dream, as the "Columbia" swept gracefully into her dock and was made fast.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Her swing about was helped by the outgoing tide, that foamed and swirled around the projecting piers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jack Ogden stood like a boy in a dream, as the "Columbia" swept gracefully into her dock and was made fast.
avay
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From this reading "De ceety vill not roon avay," he said, calmly.
a youthful male person
From this reading Jack Ogden stood like a boy in a dream, as the "Columbia" swept gracefully into her dock and was made fast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A hurrying crowd of people was thronging out of the "Columbia," but Jack's German friend did not join them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her swing about was helped by the outgoing tide, that foamed and swirled around the projecting piers.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading "De ceety vill not roon avay," he said, calmly.
ceety
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From this reading "De ceety vill not roon avay," he said, calmly.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading Jack Ogden stood like a boy in a dream, as the "Columbia" swept gracefully into her dock and was made fast.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A hurrying crowd of people was thronging out of the "Columbia," but Jack's German friend did not join them.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "De ceety vill not roon avay," he said, calmly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A hurrying crowd of people was thronging out of the "Columbia," but Jack's German friend did not join them.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading Jack Ogden stood like a boy in a dream, as the "Columbia" swept gracefully into her dock and was made fast.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Jack Ogden stood like a boy in a dream, as the "Columbia" swept gracefully into her dock and was made fast.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Jack Ogden stood like a boy in a dream, as the "Columbia" swept gracefully into her dock and was made fast.
foamed
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From this reading Her swing about was helped by the outgoing tide, that foamed and swirled around the projecting piers.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A hurrying crowd of people was thronging out of the "Columbia," but Jack's German friend did not join them.
a person of German nationality
From this reading A hurrying crowd of people was thronging out of the "Columbia," but Jack's German friend did not join them.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading Jack Ogden stood like a boy in a dream, as the "Columbia" swept gracefully into her dock and was made fast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "De ceety vill not roon avay," he said, calmly.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Her swing about was helped by the outgoing tide, that foamed and swirled around the projecting piers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack Ogden stood like a boy in a dream, as the "Columbia" swept gracefully into her dock and was made fast.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading A hurrying crowd of people was thronging out of the "Columbia," but Jack's German friend did not join them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jack Ogden stood like a boy in a dream, as the "Columbia" swept gracefully into her dock and was made fast.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Ogden stood like a boy in a dream, as the "Columbia" swept gracefully into her dock and was made fast.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading A hurrying crowd of people was thronging out of the "Columbia," but Jack's German friend did not join them.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading A hurrying crowd of people was thronging out of the "Columbia," but Jack's German friend did not join them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Jack Ogden stood like a boy in a dream, as the "Columbia" swept gracefully into her dock and was made fast.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Jack Ogden stood like a boy in a dream, as the "Columbia" swept gracefully into her dock and was made fast.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading IN A NEW WORLD.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A hurrying crowd of people was thronging out of the "Columbia," but Jack's German friend did not join them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A hurrying crowd of people was thronging out of the "Columbia," but Jack's German friend did not join them.
OgdennounUS /ˈɑːɡdən/
English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)
From this reading Jack Ogden stood like a boy in a dream, as the "Columbia" swept gracefully into her dock and was made fast.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A hurrying crowd of people was thronging out of the "Columbia," but Jack's German friend did not join them.
outgoingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtɡoʊɪŋ/
leaving a place or a position
From this reading Her swing about was helped by the outgoing tide, that foamed and swirled around the projecting piers.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A hurrying crowd of people was thronging out of the "Columbia," but Jack's German friend did not join them.
piersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “pier” — a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Her swing about was helped by the outgoing tide, that foamed and swirled around the projecting piers.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Her swing about was helped by the outgoing tide, that foamed and swirled around the projecting piers.
roon
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From this reading "De ceety vill not roon avay," he said, calmly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "De ceety vill not roon avay," he said, calmly.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Jack Ogden stood like a boy in a dream, as the "Columbia" swept gracefully into her dock and was made fast.
possessing sweep
From this reading Jack Ogden stood like a boy in a dream, as the "Columbia" swept gracefully into her dock and was made fast.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Her swing about was helped by the outgoing tide, that foamed and swirled around the projecting piers.
swirledverbUS /swɜːrld/
past form of “swirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Her swing about was helped by the outgoing tide, that foamed and swirled around the projecting piers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her swing about was helped by the outgoing tide, that foamed and swirled around the projecting piers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jack Ogden stood like a boy in a dream, as the "Columbia" swept gracefully into her dock and was made fast.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A hurrying crowd of people was thronging out of the "Columbia," but Jack's German friend did not join them.
thronging
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From this reading A hurrying crowd of people was thronging out of the "Columbia," but Jack's German friend did not join them.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Her swing about was helped by the outgoing tide, that foamed and swirled around the projecting piers.
vill
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From this reading "De ceety vill not roon avay," he said, calmly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack Ogden stood like a boy in a dream, as the "Columbia" swept gracefully into her dock and was made fast.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading IN A NEW WORLD.
