used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
anew
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
(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 Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading There were so many points of interest, and at some they tarried so long, that the sun had set and shadows were already creeping over land and water as they regained the _Dolphin's_ deck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the _Dolphin's_ passengers awoke the next morning they found she had reached Quebec and was lying quietly at the wharf there.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the _Dolphin's_ passengers awoke the next morning they found she had reached Quebec and was lying quietly at the wharf there.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When the _Dolphin's_ passengers awoke the next morning they found she had reached Quebec and was lying quietly at the wharf there.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The saloon through which they passed was but dimly lighted as yet, and no one noticed a lady and gentleman sitting side by side in a far corner where the shadows were deepest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
convenientlyadverbUS /kənˈviːnjəntli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The saloon through which they passed was but dimly lighted as yet, and no one noticed a lady and gentleman sitting side by side in a far corner where the shadows were deepest.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading There were so many points of interest, and at some they tarried so long, that the sun had set and shadows were already creeping over land and water as they regained the _Dolphin's_ deck.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading There were so many points of interest, and at some they tarried so long, that the sun had set and shadows were already creeping over land and water as they regained the _Dolphin's_ deck.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The saloon through which they passed was but dimly lighted as yet, and no one noticed a lady and gentleman sitting side by side in a far corner where the shadows were deepest.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading The saloon through which they passed was but dimly lighted as yet, and no one noticed a lady and gentleman sitting side by side in a far corner where the shadows were deepest.
Dolphin's
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From this reading When the _Dolphin's_ passengers awoke the next morning they found she had reached Quebec and was lying quietly at the wharf there.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
Elsie
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From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The saloon through which they passed was but dimly lighted as yet, and no one noticed a lady and gentleman sitting side by side in a far corner where the shadows were deepest.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
set up or found
From this reading When the _Dolphin's_ passengers awoke the next morning they found she had reached Quebec and was lying quietly at the wharf there.
a man of refinement
From this reading The saloon through which they passed was but dimly lighted as yet, and no one noticed a lady and gentleman sitting side by side in a far corner where the shadows were deepest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the _Dolphin's_ passengers awoke the next morning they found she had reached Quebec and was lying quietly at the wharf there.
only a very short time before
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The saloon through which they passed was but dimly lighted as yet, and no one noticed a lady and gentleman sitting side by side in a far corner where the shadows were deepest.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading There were so many points of interest, and at some they tarried so long, that the sun had set and shadows were already creeping over land and water as they regained the _Dolphin's_ deck.
the act of departing
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
set afire or burning
From this reading The saloon through which they passed was but dimly lighted as yet, and no one noticed a lady and gentleman sitting side by side in a far corner where the shadows were deepest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading There were so many points of interest, and at some they tarried so long, that the sun had set and shadows were already creeping over land and water as they regained the _Dolphin's_ deck.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading When the _Dolphin's_ passengers awoke the next morning they found she had reached Quebec and was lying quietly at the wharf there.
engage in
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were so many points of interest, and at some they tarried so long, that the sun had set and shadows were already creeping over land and water as they regained the _Dolphin's_ deck.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When the _Dolphin's_ passengers awoke the next morning they found she had reached Quebec and was lying quietly at the wharf there.
Ned
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From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When the _Dolphin's_ passengers awoke the next morning they found she had reached Quebec and was lying quietly at the wharf there.
not any; not one
From this reading The saloon through which they passed was but dimly lighted as yet, and no one noticed a lady and gentleman sitting side by side in a far corner where the shadows were deepest.
being perceived or observed
From this reading The saloon through which they passed was but dimly lighted as yet, and no one noticed a lady and gentleman sitting side by side in a far corner where the shadows were deepest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
on one occasion
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The saloon through which they passed was but dimly lighted as yet, and no one noticed a lady and gentleman sitting side by side in a far corner where the shadows were deepest.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
others
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From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There were so many points of interest, and at some they tarried so long, that the sun had set and shadows were already creeping over land and water as they regained the _Dolphin's_ deck.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The saloon through which they passed was but dimly lighted as yet, and no one noticed a lady and gentleman sitting side by side in a far corner where the shadows were deepest.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading When the _Dolphin's_ passengers awoke the next morning they found she had reached Quebec and was lying quietly at the wharf there.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading There were so many points of interest, and at some they tarried so long, that the sun had set and shadows were already creeping over land and water as they regained the _Dolphin's_ deck.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
with little or no delay
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading When the _Dolphin's_ passengers awoke the next morning they found she had reached Quebec and was lying quietly at the wharf there.
with low volume
From this reading When the _Dolphin's_ passengers awoke the next morning they found she had reached Quebec and was lying quietly at the wharf there.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the _Dolphin's_ passengers awoke the next morning they found she had reached Quebec and was lying quietly at the wharf there.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading There were so many points of interest, and at some they tarried so long, that the sun had set and shadows were already creeping over land and water as they regained the _Dolphin's_ deck.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The saloon through which they passed was but dimly lighted as yet, and no one noticed a lady and gentleman sitting side by side in a far corner where the shadows were deepest.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading There were so many points of interest, and at some they tarried so long, that the sun had set and shadows were already creeping over land and water as they regained the _Dolphin's_ deck.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the _Dolphin's_ passengers awoke the next morning they found she had reached Quebec and was lying quietly at the wharf there.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The saloon through which they passed was but dimly lighted as yet, and no one noticed a lady and gentleman sitting side by side in a far corner where the shadows were deepest.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The saloon through which they passed was but dimly lighted as yet, and no one noticed a lady and gentleman sitting side by side in a far corner where the shadows were deepest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There were so many points of interest, and at some they tarried so long, that the sun had set and shadows were already creeping over land and water as they regained the _Dolphin's_ deck.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There were so many points of interest, and at some they tarried so long, that the sun had set and shadows were already creeping over land and water as they regained the _Dolphin's_ deck.
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading There were so many points of interest, and at some they tarried so long, that the sun had set and shadows were already creeping over land and water as they regained the _Dolphin's_ deck.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
tarried
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From this reading There were so many points of interest, and at some they tarried so long, that the sun had set and shadows were already creeping over land and water as they regained the _Dolphin's_ deck.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were so many points of interest, and at some they tarried so long, that the sun had set and shadows were already creeping over land and water as they regained the _Dolphin's_ deck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the _Dolphin's_ passengers awoke the next morning they found she had reached Quebec and was lying quietly at the wharf there.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Ned was fast asleep in his father's arms, little Elsie hardly able to keep her eyes open, and they were taken at once to their stateroom by their parents, the others hurrying to theirs to make due preparation for a suitable appearance at the supper table.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When the _Dolphin's_ passengers awoke the next morning they found she had reached Quebec and was lying quietly at the wharf there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the _Dolphin's_ passengers awoke the next morning they found she had reached Quebec and was lying quietly at the wharf there.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The saloon through which they passed was but dimly lighted as yet, and no one noticed a lady and gentleman sitting side by side in a far corner where the shadows were deepest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the _Dolphin's_ passengers awoke the next morning they found she had reached Quebec and was lying quietly at the wharf there.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading There were so many points of interest, and at some they tarried so long, that the sun had set and shadows were already creeping over land and water as they regained the _Dolphin's_ deck.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Anxious to view all places of historic interest in and about the city and to be again on their eastward way, they set out as promptly as they conveniently could after leaving the breakfast table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were so many points of interest, and at some they tarried so long, that the sun had set and shadows were already creeping over land and water as they regained the _Dolphin's_ deck.
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 When the _Dolphin's_ passengers awoke the next morning they found she had reached Quebec and was lying quietly at the wharf there.
at the time that
From this reading When the _Dolphin's_ passengers awoke the next morning they found she had reached Quebec and was lying quietly at the wharf there.
in or at the place that
From this reading The saloon through which they passed was but dimly lighted as yet, and no one noticed a lady and gentleman sitting side by side in a far corner where the shadows were deepest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The saloon through which they passed was but dimly lighted as yet, and no one noticed a lady and gentleman sitting side by side in a far corner where the shadows were deepest.
but in spite of that
From this reading The saloon through which they passed was but dimly lighted as yet, and no one noticed a lady and gentleman sitting side by side in a far corner where the shadows were deepest.
