Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

later than; following

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

To consume or be consumed by fire.

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "There's but one way I could help you, young fellow.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "There's but one way I could help you, young fellow.

a misleading falsehood

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

a boy or man

From this reading "There's but one way I could help you, young fellow.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "There's but one way I could help you, young fellow.

plural of “hoodlum” — an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

Florida's largest city; a port and important commercial center in northeastern Florida

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

for more time

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

of or relating to the sea

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

possessive form of “marine” — a member of the United States Marine Corps

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

come together

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I thank you, but will risk working my way overland," I replied, and left the wharf.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

not any; not one

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "There's but one way I could help you, young fellow.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading "I thank you, but will risk working my way overland," I replied, and left the wharf.

the act of selling goods for a living

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I thank you, but will risk working my way overland," I replied, and left the wharf.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading "I thank you, but will risk working my way overland," I replied, and left the wharf.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

for a short time

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

past form of “smear” — stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

at some indefinite or unstated time

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

cut off or left behind

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

carry out

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "I thank you, but will risk working my way overland," I replied, and left the wharf.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "There's but one way I could help you, young fellow.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

a trademarked brand of petroleum jelly

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "There's but one way I could help you, young fellow.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading "I thank you, but will risk working my way overland," I replied, and left the wharf.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

during the time that

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

which person or people

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Sometime during the afternoon I smeared nearly a whole bottle of vaseline upon my face and neck, which had begun to burn like fire, as a result of my exposure to the sun while peddling the hand-car.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _"Look Out for Hoodlums"--Retribution for Deception--Stranded in New Orleans--Meet with Kind Hearts._ I left the car at a point near the Clyde Line docks, and shortly after succeeded in finding William Marine--Archie Marine's brother--who informed me that the boats were no longer running between Jacksonville and Gulf points.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading "I thank you, but will risk working my way overland," I replied, and left the wharf.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "There's but one way I could help you, young fellow.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "There's but one way I could help you, young fellow.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you desire, I'll get you on a boat, as a cook's assistant, that will take you to New York City, from which point you might be able to work your way to San Francisco on an ocean liner."