9th
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From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
(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 Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading As the wharf receded David caught a glimpse of a girlish figure and a face framed in wavy light hair, among the crowd.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the bow temporary stalls had been built for a score of horses intended for use in the coast towns or on the trails.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading On the bow temporary stalls had been built for a score of horses intended for use in the coast towns or on the trails.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading On the bow temporary stalls had been built for a score of horses intended for use in the coast towns or on the trails.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading As the wharf receded David caught a glimpse of a girlish figure and a face framed in wavy light hair, among the crowd.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading On the bow temporary stalls had been built for a score of horses intended for use in the coast towns or on the trails.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading As the wharf receded David caught a glimpse of a girlish figure and a face framed in wavy light hair, among the crowd.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading As the wharf receded David caught a glimpse of a girlish figure and a face framed in wavy light hair, among the crowd.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
wanted intensely
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As the wharf receded David caught a glimpse of a girlish figure and a face framed in wavy light hair, among the crowd.
Farallon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As the wharf receded David caught a glimpse of a girlish figure and a face framed in wavy light hair, among the crowd.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the bow temporary stalls had been built for a score of horses intended for use in the coast towns or on the trails.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading As the wharf receded David caught a glimpse of a girlish figure and a face framed in wavy light hair, among the crowd.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
girlishadjectiveUS /ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young girl
From this reading As the wharf receded David caught a glimpse of a girlish figure and a face framed in wavy light hair, among the crowd.
a quick look
From this reading As the wharf receded David caught a glimpse of a girlish figure and a face framed in wavy light hair, among the crowd.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the bow temporary stalls had been built for a score of horses intended for use in the coast towns or on the trails.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading As the wharf receded David caught a glimpse of a girlish figure and a face framed in wavy light hair, among the crowd.
HARBORverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading On the bow temporary stalls had been built for a score of horses intended for use in the coast towns or on the trails.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading On the bow temporary stalls had been built for a score of horses intended for use in the coast towns or on the trails.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
Klondikers
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From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As the wharf receded David caught a glimpse of a girlish figure and a face framed in wavy light hair, among the crowd.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
march in a procession
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
the force of workers available
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the bow temporary stalls had been built for a score of horses intended for use in the coast towns or on the trails.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
PYRAMIDverbUS /ˈpɪrəmɪd/
enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
recededverbUS /rəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “recede” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading As the wharf receded David caught a glimpse of a girlish figure and a face framed in wavy light hair, among the crowd.
RobertsnounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
roughingverbUS /ˈrʌfɪŋ/
-ing form of “rough” — prepare in preliminary or sketchy form
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading On the bow temporary stalls had been built for a score of horses intended for use in the coast towns or on the trails.
SEATTLEnounUS /siˈætəl/
a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
seaworthyadjectiveUS /ˈsiːwɔːrði/
fit for a sea voyage
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
stallsnounUS /stɔːlz/
a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading On the bow temporary stalls had been built for a score of horses intended for use in the coast towns or on the trails.
stanchverbUS /stæntʃ/
stop the flow of a liquid
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading On the bow temporary stalls had been built for a score of horses intended for use in the coast towns or on the trails.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading On the bow temporary stalls had been built for a score of horses intended for use in the coast towns or on the trails.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading On the bow temporary stalls had been built for a score of horses intended for use in the coast towns or on the trails.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading FROM SEATTLE TO PYRAMID HARBOR Late in the afternoon of the following day, the 9th of March, the travellers embarked on the "Farallon," commanded by the genial Captain Roberts.
the act of using
From this reading On the bow temporary stalls had been built for a score of horses intended for use in the coast towns or on the trails.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
wavyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪvi/
(of hair) having waves
From this reading As the wharf receded David caught a glimpse of a girlish figure and a face framed in wavy light hair, among the crowd.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading As the wharf receded David caught a glimpse of a girlish figure and a face framed in wavy light hair, among the crowd.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The "Farallon" was not as graceful a vessel as the Eastern steamers to which the boys were accustomed, but she appeared to be stanch and seaworthy,--qualities eminently to be desired in view of the six days' voyage of a thousand miles which lay before her.
which person or people
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Her decks were now thronged with hopeful Klondikers of all ages and descriptions, the majority men, though there were a few brave women who preferred roughing it with their husbands to staying behind in physical comfort, but alone.
