used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a lovely evening and Phillis came out on deck and begged me to sit with her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The owners would know all about the trouble, and I reckon Captain Joe Bowditch had pretty serious thoughts that night as we were towed up the bay.
(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 The owners would know all about the trouble, and I reckon Captain Joe Bowditch had pretty serious thoughts that night as we were towed up the bay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The owners would know all about the trouble, and I reckon Captain Joe Bowditch had pretty serious thoughts that night as we were towed up the bay.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
Barney
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From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The owners would know all about the trouble, and I reckon Captain Joe Bowditch had pretty serious thoughts that night as we were towed up the bay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
for the reason that
From this reading She had not been so greatly frightened when the two ships collided, because I had been right with her and the trouble was over so quickly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had not been so greatly frightened when the two ships collided, because I had been right with her and the trouble was over so quickly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading It was a lovely evening and Phillis came out on deck and begged me to sit with her.
BowditchnounUS /ˈboʊdɪtʃ/
United States mathematician and astronomer noted for his works on navigation (1773-1838)
From this reading The owners would know all about the trouble, and I reckon Captain Joe Bowditch had pretty serious thoughts that night as we were towed up the bay.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was a lovely evening and Phillis came out on deck and begged me to sit with her.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The owners would know all about the trouble, and I reckon Captain Joe Bowditch had pretty serious thoughts that night as we were towed up the bay.
collidedverbUS /kəˈlaɪdɪd/
past form of “collide” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading She had not been so greatly frightened when the two ships collided, because I had been right with her and the trouble was over so quickly.
CometnounUS /ˈkɑːmət/
(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading It was a lovely evening and Phillis came out on deck and begged me to sit with her.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was a lovely evening and Phillis came out on deck and begged me to sit with her.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading I hated to think of what might have happened, however, if it had been the fate of the Gullwing to sink instead of her sister ship.
made afraid
From this reading She had not been so greatly frightened when the two ships collided, because I had been right with her and the trouble was over so quickly.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
destroyed or killed
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading She had not been so greatly frightened when the two ships collided, because I had been right with her and the trouble was over so quickly.
Gullwing
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From this reading I hated to think of what might have happened, however, if it had been the fate of the Gullwing to sink instead of her sister ship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I hated to think of what might have happened, however, if it had been the fate of the Gullwing to sink instead of her sister ship.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading I hated to think of what might have happened, however, if it had been the fate of the Gullwing to sink instead of her sister ship.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I hated to think of what might have happened, however, if it had been the fate of the Gullwing to sink instead of her sister ship.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
How
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From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I hated to think of what might have happened, however, if it had been the fate of the Gullwing to sink instead of her sister ship.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The owners would know all about the trouble, and I reckon Captain Joe Bowditch had pretty serious thoughts that night as we were towed up the bay.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I hated to think of what might have happened, however, if it had been the fate of the Gullwing to sink instead of her sister ship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading I hated to think of what might have happened, however, if it had been the fate of the Gullwing to sink instead of her sister ship.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a lovely evening and Phillis came out on deck and begged me to sit with her.
Joe
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From this reading The owners would know all about the trouble, and I reckon Captain Joe Bowditch had pretty serious thoughts that night as we were towed up the bay.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The owners would know all about the trouble, and I reckon Captain Joe Bowditch had pretty serious thoughts that night as we were towed up the bay.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading It was a lovely evening and Phillis came out on deck and begged me to sit with her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a lovely evening and Phillis came out on deck and begged me to sit with her.
come together
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I hated to think of what might have happened, however, if it had been the fate of the Gullwing to sink instead of her sister ship.
information about recent and important events
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The owners would know all about the trouble, and I reckon Captain Joe Bowditch had pretty serious thoughts that night as we were towed up the bay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not been so greatly frightened when the two ships collided, because I had been right with her and the trouble was over so quickly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a lovely evening and Phillis came out on deck and begged me to sit with her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had not been so greatly frightened when the two ships collided, because I had been right with her and the trouble was over so quickly.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The owners would know all about the trouble, and I reckon Captain Joe Bowditch had pretty serious thoughts that night as we were towed up the bay.
Phillis
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From this reading It was a lovely evening and Phillis came out on deck and begged me to sit with her.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The owners would know all about the trouble, and I reckon Captain Joe Bowditch had pretty serious thoughts that night as we were towed up the bay.
with speed
From this reading She had not been so greatly frightened when the two ships collided, because I had been right with her and the trouble was over so quickly.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading The owners would know all about the trouble, and I reckon Captain Joe Bowditch had pretty serious thoughts that night as we were towed up the bay.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
precisely, exactly
From this reading She had not been so greatly frightened when the two ships collided, because I had been right with her and the trouble was over so quickly.
Seamew
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From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The owners would know all about the trouble, and I reckon Captain Joe Bowditch had pretty serious thoughts that night as we were towed up the bay.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not been so greatly frightened when the two ships collided, because I had been right with her and the trouble was over so quickly.
transport commercially
From this reading I hated to think of what might have happened, however, if it had been the fate of the Gullwing to sink instead of her sister ship.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading She had not been so greatly frightened when the two ships collided, because I had been right with her and the trouble was over so quickly.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading I hated to think of what might have happened, however, if it had been the fate of the Gullwing to sink instead of her sister ship.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I hated to think of what might have happened, however, if it had been the fate of the Gullwing to sink instead of her sister ship.
be seated
From this reading It was a lovely evening and Phillis came out on deck and begged me to sit with her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had not been so greatly frightened when the two ships collided, because I had been right with her and the trouble was over so quickly.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I hated to think of what might have happened, however, if it had been the fate of the Gullwing to sink instead of her sister ship.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The owners would know all about the trouble, and I reckon Captain Joe Bowditch had pretty serious thoughts that night as we were towed up the bay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
towedverbUS /toʊd/
past form of “tow” — drag behind
From this reading The owners would know all about the trouble, and I reckon Captain Joe Bowditch had pretty serious thoughts that night as we were towed up the bay.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The owners would know all about the trouble, and I reckon Captain Joe Bowditch had pretty serious thoughts that night as we were towed up the bay.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She had not been so greatly frightened when the two ships collided, because I had been right with her and the trouble was over so quickly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The owners would know all about the trouble, and I reckon Captain Joe Bowditch had pretty serious thoughts that night as we were towed up the bay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a lovely evening and Phillis came out on deck and begged me to sit with her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The owners would know all about the trouble, and I reckon Captain Joe Bowditch had pretty serious thoughts that night as we were towed up the bay.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I hated to think of what might have happened, however, if it had been the fate of the Gullwing to sink instead of her sister ship.
at the time that
From this reading She had not been so greatly frightened when the two ships collided, because I had been right with her and the trouble was over so quickly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a lovely evening and Phillis came out on deck and begged me to sit with her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore_ Of course, the sinking of the Seamew would be reported by the tug Comet, that had gone out to meet her, and the news would be telegraphed to Baltimore long before we reached the port.
