used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Ebenier was so polite and attentive to the wants of the passengers, and, above all, used such choice language, that he had become quite a favorite.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about three o'clock in the afternoon when The Starry Flag arrived from her cruise.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Mr. Ebenier was so polite and attentive to the wants of the passengers, and, above all, used such choice language, that he had become quite a favorite.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was about three o'clock in the afternoon when The Starry Flag arrived from her cruise.
(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 Mr. Ebenier was so polite and attentive to the wants of the passengers, and, above all, used such choice language, that he had become quite a favorite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was about three o'clock in the afternoon when The Starry Flag arrived from her cruise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The steward did not wish to visit the town, and remained on board as ship-keeper.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading Mr. Ebenier was so polite and attentive to the wants of the passengers, and, above all, used such choice language, that he had become quite a favorite.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Mr. Ebenier was so polite and attentive to the wants of the passengers, and, above all, used such choice language, that he had become quite a favorite.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The steward did not wish to visit the town, and remained on board as ship-keeper.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Mr. Ebenier was so polite and attentive to the wants of the passengers, and, above all, used such choice language, that he had become quite a favorite.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading It was about three o'clock in the afternoon when The Starry Flag arrived from her cruise.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The steward did not wish to visit the town, and remained on board as ship-keeper.
Ebenier
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From this reading Mr. Ebenier was so polite and attentive to the wants of the passengers, and, above all, used such choice language, that he had become quite a favorite.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Mr. Ebenier was so polite and attentive to the wants of the passengers, and, above all, used such choice language, that he had become quite a favorite.
FlagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading It was about three o'clock in the afternoon when The Starry Flag arrived from her cruise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PISTOLS FOR TWO.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was about three o'clock in the afternoon when The Starry Flag arrived from her cruise.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Ebenier was so polite and attentive to the wants of the passengers, and, above all, used such choice language, that he had become quite a favorite.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was about three o'clock in the afternoon when The Starry Flag arrived from her cruise.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was about three o'clock in the afternoon when The Starry Flag arrived from her cruise.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about three o'clock in the afternoon when The Starry Flag arrived from her cruise.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Mr. Ebenier was so polite and attentive to the wants of the passengers, and, above all, used such choice language, that he had become quite a favorite.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
the force of workers available
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Ebenier was so polite and attentive to the wants of the passengers, and, above all, used such choice language, that he had become quite a favorite.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The steward did not wish to visit the town, and remained on board as ship-keeper.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was about three o'clock in the afternoon when The Starry Flag arrived from her cruise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Ebenier was so polite and attentive to the wants of the passengers, and, above all, used such choice language, that he had become quite a favorite.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
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 Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
PISTOLSnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading PISTOLS FOR TWO.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Mr. Ebenier was so polite and attentive to the wants of the passengers, and, above all, used such choice language, that he had become quite a favorite.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mr. Ebenier was so polite and attentive to the wants of the passengers, and, above all, used such choice language, that he had become quite a favorite.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The steward did not wish to visit the town, and remained on board as ship-keeper.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
Rockport
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
ship-keeper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The steward did not wish to visit the town, and remained on board as ship-keeper.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Ebenier was so polite and attentive to the wants of the passengers, and, above all, used such choice language, that he had become quite a favorite.
StarryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading It was about three o'clock in the afternoon when The Starry Flag arrived from her cruise.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading The steward did not wish to visit the town, and remained on board as ship-keeper.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Ebenier was so polite and attentive to the wants of the passengers, and, above all, used such choice language, that he had become quite a favorite.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Ebenier was so polite and attentive to the wants of the passengers, and, above all, used such choice language, that he had become quite a favorite.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was about three o'clock in the afternoon when The Starry Flag arrived from her cruise.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was about three o'clock in the afternoon when The Starry Flag arrived from her cruise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The steward did not wish to visit the town, and remained on board as ship-keeper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading PISTOLS FOR TWO.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Mr. Ebenier was so polite and attentive to the wants of the passengers, and, above all, used such choice language, that he had become quite a favorite.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The steward did not wish to visit the town, and remained on board as ship-keeper.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Mr. Ebenier was so polite and attentive to the wants of the passengers, and, above all, used such choice language, that he had become quite a favorite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about three o'clock in the afternoon when The Starry Flag arrived from her cruise.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
at the time that
From this reading It was about three o'clock in the afternoon when The Starry Flag arrived from her cruise.
which person or people
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The steward did not wish to visit the town, and remained on board as ship-keeper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Her passengers were immediately landed; and, after the vessel had been put in order, the four young men who lived in Rockport were permitted to go on shore; and the cook went with them, intending to return in the evening with the boat.
