3.30
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading We also managed to secure two great gala-days.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first was spent in a trip to the seashore; and this was a momentous event, marred by only one slight drawback.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The "Mary Powell," a swift steamer, touched every morning at the Maizeville Landing.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
baynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
beachnounUS /biːtʃ/
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first was spent in a trip to the seashore; and this was a momentous event, marred by only one slight drawback.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
ConeynounUS /ˈkoʊni/
black-spotted usually dusky-colored fish with reddish fins
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
drawbacknounUS /ˈdrɔːbæk/
the quality of being a hindrance
From this reading The first was spent in a trip to the seashore; and this was a momentous event, marred by only one slight drawback.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The first was spent in a trip to the seashore; and this was a momentous event, marred by only one slight drawback.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The "Mary Powell," a swift steamer, touched every morning at the Maizeville Landing.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first was spent in a trip to the seashore; and this was a momentous event, marred by only one slight drawback.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
gala-days
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We also managed to secure two great gala-days.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading We also managed to secure two great gala-days.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
IslandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
LandingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading The "Mary Powell," a swift steamer, touched every morning at the Maizeville Landing.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
Maizeville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The "Mary Powell," a swift steamer, touched every morning at the Maizeville Landing.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading We also managed to secure two great gala-days.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading The first was spent in a trip to the seashore; and this was a momentous event, marred by only one slight drawback.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The "Mary Powell," a swift steamer, touched every morning at the Maizeville Landing.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading The first was spent in a trip to the seashore; and this was a momentous event, marred by only one slight drawback.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The "Mary Powell," a swift steamer, touched every morning at the Maizeville Landing.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The first was spent in a trip to the seashore; and this was a momentous event, marred by only one slight drawback.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The first was spent in a trip to the seashore; and this was a momentous event, marred by only one slight drawback.
PnounUS /piː/
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
PowellnounUS /ˈpaʊəl/
United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)
From this reading The "Mary Powell," a swift steamer, touched every morning at the Maizeville Landing.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
repaidverbUS /riˈpeɪd/
inflected form of “repay” — pay back
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
sailverbUS /seɪl/
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
SEASHOREnounUS /ˈsiːʃɔːr/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading We also managed to secure two great gala-days.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The first was spent in a trip to the seashore; and this was a momentous event, marred by only one slight drawback.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The first was spent in a trip to the seashore; and this was a momentous event, marred by only one slight drawback.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The "Mary Powell," a swift steamer, touched every morning at the Maizeville Landing.
swiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading The "Mary Powell," a swift steamer, touched every morning at the Maizeville Landing.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The first was spent in a trip to the seashore; and this was a momentous event, marred by only one slight drawback.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading The "Mary Powell," a swift steamer, touched every morning at the Maizeville Landing.
TRIPnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We also managed to secure two great gala-days.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first was spent in a trip to the seashore; and this was a momentous event, marred by only one slight drawback.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We also managed to secure two great gala-days.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A TRIP TO THE SEASHORE In the comparative leisure which the children enjoyed during August, they felt amply repaid for the toil of the previous months.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading I learned that, from its wharf, in New York, another steamer started for Coney Island, and came back in time for us to return on the "Powell" at 3.30 P.M. Thus we could secure a delightful sail down the river and bay, and also have several hours on the beach.
