used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The morning of the third day was an epoch in the lives of the passengers on board the Storm King, for a passing vessel was signaled.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It hove to, and the captain quite willingly accepted as passengers to his next port of call, San Francisco, the Senor and his daughter.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The morning of the third day was an epoch in the lives of the passengers on board the Storm King, for a passing vessel was signaled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It hove to, and the captain quite willingly accepted as passengers to his next port of call, San Francisco, the Senor and his daughter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It hove to, and the captain quite willingly accepted as passengers to his next port of call, San Francisco, the Senor and his daughter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For several hours Jim was seen no more on deck, and many a merry quip was bandied at his expense.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
bandiedverbUS /ˈbændid/
inflected form of “bandy” — toss or strike a ball back and forth
From this reading For several hours Jim was seen no more on deck, and many a merry quip was bandied at his expense.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The morning of the third day was an epoch in the lives of the passengers on board the Storm King, for a passing vessel was signaled.
cause to be bored
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It hove to, and the captain quite willingly accepted as passengers to his next port of call, San Francisco, the Senor and his daughter.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It hove to, and the captain quite willingly accepted as passengers to his next port of call, San Francisco, the Senor and his daughter.
a female human offspring
From this reading It hove to, and the captain quite willingly accepted as passengers to his next port of call, San Francisco, the Senor and his daughter.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The morning of the third day was an epoch in the lives of the passengers on board the Storm King, for a passing vessel was signaled.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading For several hours Jim was seen no more on deck, and many a merry quip was bandied at his expense.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading The morning of the third day was an epoch in the lives of the passengers on board the Storm King, for a passing vessel was signaled.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading For several hours Jim was seen no more on deck, and many a merry quip was bandied at his expense.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The morning of the third day was an epoch in the lives of the passengers on board the Storm King, for a passing vessel was signaled.
Francisco
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From this reading It hove to, and the captain quite willingly accepted as passengers to his next port of call, San Francisco, the Senor and his daughter.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It hove to, and the captain quite willingly accepted as passengers to his next port of call, San Francisco, the Senor and his daughter.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For several hours Jim was seen no more on deck, and many a merry quip was bandied at his expense.
hoveverbUS /hoʊv/
inflected form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading It hove to, and the captain quite willingly accepted as passengers to his next port of call, San Francisco, the Senor and his daughter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The morning of the third day was an epoch in the lives of the passengers on board the Storm King, for a passing vessel was signaled.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It hove to, and the captain quite willingly accepted as passengers to his next port of call, San Francisco, the Senor and his daughter.
Jim
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From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The morning of the third day was an epoch in the lives of the passengers on board the Storm King, for a passing vessel was signaled.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The morning of the third day was an epoch in the lives of the passengers on board the Storm King, for a passing vessel was signaled.
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 It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
LotusnounUS /ˈloʊtəs/
native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For several hours Jim was seen no more on deck, and many a merry quip was bandied at his expense.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading For several hours Jim was seen no more on deck, and many a merry quip was bandied at his expense.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For several hours Jim was seen no more on deck, and many a merry quip was bandied at his expense.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning of the third day was an epoch in the lives of the passengers on board the Storm King, for a passing vessel was signaled.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It hove to, and the captain quite willingly accepted as passengers to his next port of call, San Francisco, the Senor and his daughter.
not any; not one
From this reading For several hours Jim was seen no more on deck, and many a merry quip was bandied at his expense.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The morning of the third day was an epoch in the lives of the passengers on board the Storm King, for a passing vessel was signaled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The morning of the third day was an epoch in the lives of the passengers on board the Storm King, for a passing vessel was signaled.
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 The morning of the third day was an epoch in the lives of the passengers on board the Storm King, for a passing vessel was signaled.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The morning of the third day was an epoch in the lives of the passengers on board the Storm King, for a passing vessel was signaled.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading It hove to, and the captain quite willingly accepted as passengers to his next port of call, San Francisco, the Senor and his daughter.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading THE PURSUIT.
quipverbUS /kwɪp/
make jokes or quips
From this reading For several hours Jim was seen no more on deck, and many a merry quip was bandied at his expense.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It hove to, and the captain quite willingly accepted as passengers to his next port of call, San Francisco, the Senor and his daughter.
San
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It hove to, and the captain quite willingly accepted as passengers to his next port of call, San Francisco, the Senor and his daughter.
express in words
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For several hours Jim was seen no more on deck, and many a merry quip was bandied at his expense.
SenornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading It hove to, and the captain quite willingly accepted as passengers to his next port of call, San Francisco, the Senor and his daughter.
Senoritanoun
a Spanish title or form of address used to or of an unmarried girl or woman; similar to the English “Miss”
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several hours Jim was seen no more on deck, and many a merry quip was bandied at his expense.
signaledverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəld/
past form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
From this reading The morning of the third day was an epoch in the lives of the passengers on board the Storm King, for a passing vessel was signaled.
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The morning of the third day was an epoch in the lives of the passengers on board the Storm King, for a passing vessel was signaled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PURSUIT.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The morning of the third day was an epoch in the lives of the passengers on board the Storm King, for a passing vessel was signaled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It hove to, and the captain quite willingly accepted as passengers to his next port of call, San Francisco, the Senor and his daughter.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The morning of the third day was an epoch in the lives of the passengers on board the Storm King, for a passing vessel was signaled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The morning of the third day was an epoch in the lives of the passengers on board the Storm King, for a passing vessel was signaled.
look attentively
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading It hove to, and the captain quite willingly accepted as passengers to his next port of call, San Francisco, the Senor and his daughter.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It is needless to say that Jim gazed long and intently after the Lotus which bore away the Senorita and her father, and equally long and intently, although Jim did not know it, did the young lady watch the Storm King until it had become but a speck on the horizon.
