used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This first day of business was the index of many days to come, and the money rolled in rapidly.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading BURTON'S ARRIVAL.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading "Which half, Captain," inquired the Codfish; "bow or stern?"
BURTON'SnounUS /ˈbɜːrtənz/
possessive form of “burton” — English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading BURTON'S ARRIVAL.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading This first day of business was the index of many days to come, and the money rolled in rapidly.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
Codfishnoun
lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poached
From this reading "Which half, Captain," inquired the Codfish; "bow or stern?"
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This first day of business was the index of many days to come, and the money rolled in rapidly.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This first day of business was the index of many days to come, and the money rolled in rapidly.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This first day of business was the index of many days to come, and the money rolled in rapidly.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This first day of business was the index of many days to come, and the money rolled in rapidly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Never mind which," returned Frank.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This first day of business was the index of many days to come, and the money rolled in rapidly.
indexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
From this reading This first day of business was the index of many days to come, and the money rolled in rapidly.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Which half, Captain," inquired the Codfish; "bow or stern?"
set down according to a plan
From this reading "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
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 This first day of business was the index of many days to come, and the money rolled in rapidly.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Never mind which," returned Frank.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading This first day of business was the index of many days to come, and the money rolled in rapidly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never mind which," returned Frank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This first day of business was the index of many days to come, and the money rolled in rapidly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Which half, Captain," inquired the Codfish; "bow or stern?"
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
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 "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
with speed
From this reading This first day of business was the index of many days to come, and the money rolled in rapidly.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Never mind which," returned Frank.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading This first day of business was the index of many days to come, and the money rolled in rapidly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading "Which half, Captain," inquired the Codfish; "bow or stern?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This first day of business was the index of many days to come, and the money rolled in rapidly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This first day of business was the index of many days to come, and the money rolled in rapidly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This first day of business was the index of many days to come, and the money rolled in rapidly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This first day of business was the index of many days to come, and the money rolled in rapidly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Which half, Captain," inquired the Codfish; "bow or stern?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "A little while more, fellows, and we will own half of her," said the captain, as they laid up to the pier one fine day waiting for passengers.
