used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For a person like myself, who was not sea-sick, and had no babies to worry about, and had only to enact the part of a silent spectator, the Babel-like confusion which reigned triumphant only served to divert my mind from my own sad thoughts, and I began to study the characters of my room-mates, through the science of physiognomy.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
(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 After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
annoyancesnounUS /əˈnɔɪənsɪz/
plural of “annoyance” — the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
Babel-like
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babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
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inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The first night out on board a crowded steamer!
confined by bonds
From this reading The “Uncle Sam” and “Panama” were bound direct to Panama; the “Cortez” to San Juan.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
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cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
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cleaving
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disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
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CorteznounUS /kɔːrˈtez/
Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)
From this reading The “Uncle Sam” and “Panama” were bound direct to Panama; the “Cortez” to San Juan.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The first night out on board a crowded steamer!
demanding attention
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command with authority
From this reading The “Uncle Sam” and “Panama” were bound direct to Panama; the “Cortez” to San Juan.
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
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divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
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every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
enactverbUS /ɪˈnækt/
order by virtue of superior authority; decree
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at any time
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having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first night out on board a crowded steamer!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
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freighted
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From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For a person like myself, who was not sea-sick, and had no babies to worry about, and had only to enact the part of a silent spectator, the Babel-like confusion which reigned triumphant only served to divert my mind from my own sad thoughts, and I began to study the characters of my room-mates, through the science of physiognomy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who that has experienced it can _ever_ forget the confusion, the sea-sickness, the dissatisfaction reigning among room-mates, the squalling of parrots, the crying of babies, and all sorts of annoyances incident to the occasion?
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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a single distinct event
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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Juan
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From this reading The “Uncle Sam” and “Panama” were bound direct to Panama; the “Cortez” to San Juan.
prefer or wish to do something
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The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
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belonging to the person speaking
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used when the speaker is also the object of the action
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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The first night out on board a crowded steamer!
not any; not one
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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an event that occurs at a critical time
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first night out on board a crowded steamer!
and nothing more
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
have ownership or possession of
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PanamanounUS /ˈpænəmɑː/
a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
From this reading The “Uncle Sam” and “Panama” were bound direct to Panama; the “Cortez” to San Juan.
parrotsnounUS /ˈperəts/
plural of “parrot” — usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
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something determined in relation to something that includes it
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(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
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a human being
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physiognomynoun
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading For a person like myself, who was not sea-sick, and had no babies to worry about, and had only to enact the part of a silent spectator, the Babel-like confusion which reigned triumphant only served to divert my mind from my own sad thoughts, and I began to study the characters of my room-mates, through the science of physiognomy.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
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reigningadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
exercising power or authority
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possessing material wealth
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room-mates
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experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
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a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading The “Uncle Sam” and “Panama” were bound direct to Panama; the “Cortez” to San Juan.
San
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From this reading The “Uncle Sam” and “Panama” were bound direct to Panama; the “Cortez” to San Juan.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
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sea-sick
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sea-sickness
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past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
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marked by absence of sound
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plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
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spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
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squallingadjective
characterized by short periods of noisy commotion
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a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The first night out on board a crowded steamer!
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
a detailed critical inspection
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The “Uncle Sam” and “Panama” were bound direct to Panama; the “Cortez” to San Juan.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
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the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The “Uncle Sam” and “Panama” were bound direct to Panama; the “Cortez” to San Juan.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a person like myself, who was not sea-sick, and had no babies to worry about, and had only to enact the part of a silent spectator, the Babel-like confusion which reigned triumphant only served to divert my mind from my own sad thoughts, and I began to study the characters of my room-mates, through the science of physiognomy.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After passing out at the Golden Gate, all three of the steamers were visible, each freighted with a rich cargo of human beings, and cleaving for themselves a pathway through the blue waters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For a person like myself, who was not sea-sick, and had no babies to worry about, and had only to enact the part of a silent spectator, the Babel-like confusion which reigned triumphant only served to divert my mind from my own sad thoughts, and I began to study the characters of my room-mates, through the science of physiognomy.
which person or people
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in the company of; together with
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be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading For a person like myself, who was not sea-sick, and had no babies to worry about, and had only to enact the part of a silent spectator, the Babel-like confusion which reigned triumphant only served to divert my mind from my own sad thoughts, and I began to study the characters of my room-mates, through the science of physiognomy.
