used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To say that Bessie Watson was a pretty girl, is saying very little.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
(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 She was an only daughter, and when she appeared it was customary to "turn out the guard" and pay all the honors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was an only daughter, and when she appeared it was customary to "turn out the guard" and pay all the honors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bessie Watson stood upon the deck of the Caribbee, and in the darkness of the night she did not at first discover that the vessel was not The Starry Flag.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was an only daughter, and when she appeared it was customary to "turn out the guard" and pay all the honors.
make certain of
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bessie Watson stood upon the deck of the Caribbee, and in the darkness of the night she did not at first discover that the vessel was not The Starry Flag.
Bessie
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From this reading Bessie Watson stood upon the deck of the Caribbee, and in the darkness of the night she did not at first discover that the vessel was not The Starry Flag.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
CARIBBEE
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From this reading THE CARIBBEE.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading She was an only daughter, and when she appeared it was customary to "turn out the guard" and pay all the honors.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Bessie Watson stood upon the deck of the Caribbee, and in the darkness of the night she did not at first discover that the vessel was not The Starry Flag.
a female human offspring
From this reading She was an only daughter, and when she appeared it was customary to "turn out the guard" and pay all the honors.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Bessie Watson stood upon the deck of the Caribbee, and in the darkness of the night she did not at first discover that the vessel was not The Starry Flag.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bessie Watson stood upon the deck of the Caribbee, and in the darkness of the night she did not at first discover that the vessel was not The Starry Flag.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Bessie Watson stood upon the deck of the Caribbee, and in the darkness of the night she did not at first discover that the vessel was not The Starry Flag.
ever-anxious
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From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Bessie Watson stood upon the deck of the Caribbee, and in the darkness of the night she did not at first discover that the vessel was not The Starry Flag.
FlagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Bessie Watson stood upon the deck of the Caribbee, and in the darkness of the night she did not at first discover that the vessel was not The Starry Flag.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
a young female
From this reading To say that Bessie Watson was a pretty girl, is saying very little.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading She was an only daughter, and when she appeared it was customary to "turn out the guard" and pay all the honors.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading She was an only daughter, and when she appeared it was customary to "turn out the guard" and pay all the honors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bessie Watson stood upon the deck of the Caribbee, and in the darkness of the night she did not at first discover that the vessel was not The Starry Flag.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To say that Bessie Watson was a pretty girl, is saying very little.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was an only daughter, and when she appeared it was customary to "turn out the guard" and pay all the honors.
LevinounUS /ˈliːvaɪ/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To say that Bessie Watson was a pretty girl, is saying very little.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Bessie Watson stood upon the deck of the Caribbee, and in the darkness of the night she did not at first discover that the vessel was not The Starry Flag.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bessie Watson stood upon the deck of the Caribbee, and in the darkness of the night she did not at first discover that the vessel was not The Starry Flag.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bessie Watson stood upon the deck of the Caribbee, and in the darkness of the night she did not at first discover that the vessel was not The Starry Flag.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
and nothing more
From this reading She was an only daughter, and when she appeared it was customary to "turn out the guard" and pay all the honors.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was an only daughter, and when she appeared it was customary to "turn out the guard" and pay all the honors.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading She was an only daughter, and when she appeared it was customary to "turn out the guard" and pay all the honors.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading To say that Bessie Watson was a pretty girl, is saying very little.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
express in words
From this reading To say that Bessie Watson was a pretty girl, is saying very little.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading To say that Bessie Watson was a pretty girl, is saying very little.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bessie Watson stood upon the deck of the Caribbee, and in the darkness of the night she did not at first discover that the vessel was not The Starry Flag.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
the season of growth
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
StarryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading Bessie Watson stood upon the deck of the Caribbee, and in the darkness of the night she did not at first discover that the vessel was not The Starry Flag.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Bessie Watson stood upon the deck of the Caribbee, and in the darkness of the night she did not at first discover that the vessel was not The Starry Flag.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bessie Watson stood upon the deck of the Caribbee, and in the darkness of the night she did not at first discover that the vessel was not The Starry Flag.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CARIBBEE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading She was an only daughter, and when she appeared it was customary to "turn out the guard" and pay all the honors.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Bessie Watson stood upon the deck of the Caribbee, and in the darkness of the night she did not at first discover that the vessel was not The Starry Flag.
precisely as stated
From this reading To say that Bessie Watson was a pretty girl, is saying very little.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Bessie Watson stood upon the deck of the Caribbee, and in the darkness of the night she did not at first discover that the vessel was not The Starry Flag.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bessie Watson stood upon the deck of the Caribbee, and in the darkness of the night she did not at first discover that the vessel was not The Starry Flag.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading Bessie Watson stood upon the deck of the Caribbee, and in the darkness of the night she did not at first discover that the vessel was not The Starry Flag.
at the time that
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading She wondered that Levi, with his accustomed devotion, did not spring to receive her when she came on board; that the steward did not present his smiling face; and that her ever-anxious father failed to assure himself that she did not fall overboard in passing from the boat to the vessel.
