used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JOE BUYS A TICKET The office of the steamer was on the wharf from which it was to start.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already a considerable amount of freight was lying on the wharf ready to be loaded.
a quantity of money
From this reading Already a considerable amount of freight was lying on the wharf ready to be loaded.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Already a considerable amount of freight was lying on the wharf ready to be loaded.
a youthful male person
From this reading “Well, boy, what’s your business?” inquired a stout man with a red face, who seemed to be in charge.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “Well, boy, what’s your business?” inquired a stout man with a red face, who seemed to be in charge.
BUYSnounUS /baɪz/
plural of “buy” — an advantageous purchase
From this reading JOE BUYS A TICKET The office of the steamer was on the wharf from which it was to start.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading “Is this the office of the California steamer, sir?”
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading “Well, boy, what’s your business?” inquired a stout man with a red face, who seemed to be in charge.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Already a considerable amount of freight was lying on the wharf ready to be loaded.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “Well, boy, what’s your business?” inquired a stout man with a red face, who seemed to be in charge.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Already a considerable amount of freight was lying on the wharf ready to be loaded.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JOE BUYS A TICKET The office of the steamer was on the wharf from which it was to start.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Joe made his way to the office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Well, boy, what’s your business?” inquired a stout man with a red face, who seemed to be in charge.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Well, boy, what’s your business?” inquired a stout man with a red face, who seemed to be in charge.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is this the office of the California steamer, sir?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JOE BUYS A TICKET The office of the steamer was on the wharf from which it was to start.
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From this reading JOE BUYS A TICKET The office of the steamer was on the wharf from which it was to start.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Already a considerable amount of freight was lying on the wharf ready to be loaded.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Already a considerable amount of freight was lying on the wharf ready to be loaded.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Joe made his way to the office.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Well, boy, what’s your business?” inquired a stout man with a red face, who seemed to be in charge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOE BUYS A TICKET The office of the steamer was on the wharf from which it was to start.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading JOE BUYS A TICKET The office of the steamer was on the wharf from which it was to start.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JOE BUYS A TICKET The office of the steamer was on the wharf from which it was to start.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Already a considerable amount of freight was lying on the wharf ready to be loaded.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading “Well, boy, what’s your business?” inquired a stout man with a red face, who seemed to be in charge.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Well, boy, what’s your business?” inquired a stout man with a red face, who seemed to be in charge.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Is this the office of the California steamer, sir?”
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading JOE BUYS A TICKET The office of the steamer was on the wharf from which it was to start.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading JOE BUYS A TICKET The office of the steamer was on the wharf from which it was to start.
dependable
From this reading “Well, boy, what’s your business?” inquired a stout man with a red face, who seemed to be in charge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOE BUYS A TICKET The office of the steamer was on the wharf from which it was to start.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Is this the office of the California steamer, sir?”
TICKETnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading JOE BUYS A TICKET The office of the steamer was on the wharf from which it was to start.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOE BUYS A TICKET The office of the steamer was on the wharf from which it was to start.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOE BUYS A TICKET The office of the steamer was on the wharf from which it was to start.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Joe made his way to the office.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, boy, what’s your business?” inquired a stout man with a red face, who seemed to be in charge.
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 JOE BUYS A TICKET The office of the steamer was on the wharf from which it was to start.
what's
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From this reading “Well, boy, what’s your business?” inquired a stout man with a red face, who seemed to be in charge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading JOE BUYS A TICKET The office of the steamer was on the wharf from which it was to start.
which person or people
From this reading “Well, boy, what’s your business?” inquired a stout man with a red face, who seemed to be in charge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Well, boy, what’s your business?” inquired a stout man with a red face, who seemed to be in charge.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, boy, what’s your business?” inquired a stout man with a red face, who seemed to be in charge.
