used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
the state of being absent
From this reading There was so much to see, however, that he failed to notice the absence of his companions for some time.
having companions or an escort
From this reading He found the transports which they had accompanied through the submarine zone empty of troops, lying along the river and preparing to speed back for a new load.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He found the transports which they had accompanied through the submarine zone empty of troops, lying along the river and preparing to speed back for a new load.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading There was so much to see, however, that he failed to notice the absence of his companions for some time.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
cranesnounUS /kreɪnz/
plural of “crane” — United States writer (1871-1900)
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading TIP, OF THE “SANS SOUCI” The next day Nelson went sight-seeing.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading He found the transports which they had accompanied through the submarine zone empty of troops, lying along the river and preparing to speed back for a new load.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading There was so much to see, however, that he failed to notice the absence of his companions for some time.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was so much to see, however, that he failed to notice the absence of his companions for some time.
set up or found
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was so much to see, however, that he failed to notice the absence of his companions for some time.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There was so much to see, however, that he failed to notice the absence of his companions for some time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading He found the transports which they had accompanied through the submarine zone empty of troops, lying along the river and preparing to speed back for a new load.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading He found the transports which they had accompanied through the submarine zone empty of troops, lying along the river and preparing to speed back for a new load.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was so much to see, however, that he failed to notice the absence of his companions for some time.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading TIP, OF THE “SANS SOUCI” The next day Nelson went sight-seeing.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He found the transports which they had accompanied through the submarine zone empty of troops, lying along the river and preparing to speed back for a new load.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading TIP, OF THE “SANS SOUCI” The next day Nelson went sight-seeing.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading There was so much to see, however, that he failed to notice the absence of his companions for some time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TIP, OF THE “SANS SOUCI” The next day Nelson went sight-seeing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading He found the transports which they had accompanied through the submarine zone empty of troops, lying along the river and preparing to speed back for a new load.
in the near future
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
SANS
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From this reading TIP, OF THE “SANS SOUCI” The next day Nelson went sight-seeing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was so much to see, however, that he failed to notice the absence of his companions for some time.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
sight-seeing
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From this reading TIP, OF THE “SANS SOUCI” The next day Nelson went sight-seeing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was so much to see, however, that he failed to notice the absence of his companions for some time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was so much to see, however, that he failed to notice the absence of his companions for some time.
in or at or to some place
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
SOUCI
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From this reading TIP, OF THE “SANS SOUCI” The next day Nelson went sight-seeing.
move hurridly
From this reading He found the transports which they had accompanied through the submarine zone empty of troops, lying along the river and preparing to speed back for a new load.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
storehousesnounUS /ˈstɔːrhaʊzəz/
plural of “storehouse” — a depository for goods
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading He found the transports which they had accompanied through the submarine zone empty of troops, lying along the river and preparing to speed back for a new load.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TIP, OF THE “SANS SOUCI” The next day Nelson went sight-seeing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was so much to see, however, that he failed to notice the absence of his companions for some time.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found the transports which they had accompanied through the submarine zone empty of troops, lying along the river and preparing to speed back for a new load.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He found the transports which they had accompanied through the submarine zone empty of troops, lying along the river and preparing to speed back for a new load.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was so much to see, however, that he failed to notice the absence of his companions for some time.
TIPnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading TIP, OF THE “SANS SOUCI” The next day Nelson went sight-seeing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was so much to see, however, that he failed to notice the absence of his companions for some time.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
transportsnounUS /trænˈspɔːrts/
plural of “transport” — something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading He found the transports which they had accompanied through the submarine zone empty of troops, lying along the river and preparing to speed back for a new load.
soldiers collectively
From this reading He found the transports which they had accompanied through the submarine zone empty of troops, lying along the river and preparing to speed back for a new load.
migratory
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was so much to see, however, that he failed to notice the absence of his companions for some time.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TIP, OF THE “SANS SOUCI” The next day Nelson went sight-seeing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He started out with a liberty party that filled several boats, but lost them somewhere ashore and presently found himself wandering along the river street alone.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading It was a revelation to find that his country had built docks and ways, coal yards and cranes and great storehouses in which to pile the tons and tons of supplies that were landed almost every day from the big cargo boats.
zonenounUS /zoʊn/
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
From this reading He found the transports which they had accompanied through the submarine zone empty of troops, lying along the river and preparing to speed back for a new load.
