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From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
1898
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Ship Sails.
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leaning upon the shoulder of her foster mother, whose heart was too full to speak, she frantically waved her handkerchief and cried "Farewell, old home!
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Dear as thou hast been to me, I must leave thee for ever; for thou art in the possession of the wicked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dear as thou hast been to me, I must leave thee for ever; for thou art in the possession of the wicked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dear as thou hast been to me, I must leave thee for ever; for thou art in the possession of the wicked.
propose a payment
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading The spoiler is in thy borders.
ClydenounUS /klaɪd/
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 When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Leaning upon the shoulder of her foster mother, whose heart was too full to speak, she frantically waved her handkerchief and cried "Farewell, old home!
dearly loved
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
at any time
From this reading Dear as thou hast been to me, I must leave thee for ever; for thou art in the possession of the wicked.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Leaning upon the shoulder of her foster mother, whose heart was too full to speak, she frantically waved her handkerchief and cried "Farewell, old home!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dear as thou hast been to me, I must leave thee for ever; for thou art in the possession of the wicked.
fosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading Leaning upon the shoulder of her foster mother, whose heart was too full to speak, she frantically waved her handkerchief and cried "Farewell, old home!
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Leaning upon the shoulder of her foster mother, whose heart was too full to speak, she frantically waved her handkerchief and cried "Farewell, old home!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Leaning upon the shoulder of her foster mother, whose heart was too full to speak, she frantically waved her handkerchief and cried "Farewell, old home!
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Leaning upon the shoulder of her foster mother, whose heart was too full to speak, she frantically waved her handkerchief and cried "Farewell, old home!
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading Dear as thou hast been to me, I must leave thee for ever; for thou art in the possession of the wicked.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Leaning upon the shoulder of her foster mother, whose heart was too full to speak, she frantically waved her handkerchief and cried "Farewell, old home!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Leaning upon the shoulder of her foster mother, whose heart was too full to speak, she frantically waved her handkerchief and cried "Farewell, old home!
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Dear as thou hast been to me, I must leave thee for ever; for thou art in the possession of the wicked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The spoiler is in thy borders.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Leaning upon the shoulder of her foster mother, whose heart was too full to speak, she frantically waved her handkerchief and cried "Farewell, old home!
go away from a place
From this reading Dear as thou hast been to me, I must leave thee for ever; for thou art in the possession of the wicked.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dear as thou hast been to me, I must leave thee for ever; for thou art in the possession of the wicked.
midadjectiveUS /mɪd/
used in combination to denote the middle
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Leaning upon the shoulder of her foster mother, whose heart was too full to speak, she frantically waved her handkerchief and cried "Farewell, old home!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Dear as thou hast been to me, I must leave thee for ever; for thou art in the possession of the wicked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
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 When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
Pierrepont
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Dear as thou hast been to me, I must leave thee for ever; for thou art in the possession of the wicked.
SailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading A Ship Sails.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leaning upon the shoulder of her foster mother, whose heart was too full to speak, she frantically waved her handkerchief and cried "Farewell, old home!
transport commercially
From this reading A Ship Sails.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Leaning upon the shoulder of her foster mother, whose heart was too full to speak, she frantically waved her handkerchief and cried "Farewell, old home!
express in speech
From this reading Leaning upon the shoulder of her foster mother, whose heart was too full to speak, she frantically waved her handkerchief and cried "Farewell, old home!
spoilernounUS /ˈspɔɪlər/
a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning
From this reading The spoiler is in thy borders.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
tear-dimmed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Dear as thou hast been to me, I must leave thee for ever; for thou art in the possession of the wicked.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Dear as thou hast been to me, I must leave thee for ever; for thou art in the possession of the wicked.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading The spoiler is in thy borders.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Leaning upon the shoulder of her foster mother, whose heart was too full to speak, she frantically waved her handkerchief and cried "Farewell, old home!
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Leaning upon the shoulder of her foster mother, whose heart was too full to speak, she frantically waved her handkerchief and cried "Farewell, old home!
at the time that
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
belonging to which person
From this reading Leaning upon the shoulder of her foster mother, whose heart was too full to speak, she frantically waved her handkerchief and cried "Farewell, old home!
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading Dear as thou hast been to me, I must leave thee for ever; for thou art in the possession of the wicked.
WilmingtonnounUS /ˈwɪlmɪŋtən/
a town in southeastern North Carolina on the Cape Fear River
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When on the evening of December 1, 1898, the old Clyde steamer drifted out from her docks into mid stream in the harbor of Wilmington, among the host of passengers that stood upon her deck, with tear-dimmed eyes, to bid adieu to the dear old town was Molly Pierrepont.
