11.30
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From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
arguingnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːɪŋ/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TOBY IS DOWNHEARTED The next morning the Johnstown ferry began operations, at least theoretically.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading TOBY IS DOWNHEARTED The next morning the Johnstown ferry began operations, at least theoretically.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He hadn’t expected that the capacity of the _Urnove_ would be taxed on its maiden voyage as a ferryboat, but he had looked forward to having at least one passenger.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading He hadn’t expected that the capacity of the _Urnove_ would be taxed on its maiden voyage as a ferryboat, but he had looked forward to having at least one passenger.
recognizable; marked
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Sitting idly there in the hot sun on the hard seats of the little gray launch made one feel decidedly flat!
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Toby was disappointed and showed it.
DOWNHEARTEDadjective
filled with melancholy and despondency
From this reading TOBY IS DOWNHEARTED The next morning the Johnstown ferry began operations, at least theoretically.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He hadn’t expected that the capacity of the _Urnove_ would be taxed on its maiden voyage as a ferryboat, but he had looked forward to having at least one passenger.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Sitting idly there in the hot sun on the hard seats of the little gray launch made one feel decidedly flat!
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading TOBY IS DOWNHEARTED The next morning the Johnstown ferry began operations, at least theoretically.
ferryboatnounUS /ˈferiboʊt/
a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule
From this reading He hadn’t expected that the capacity of the _Urnove_ would be taxed on its maiden voyage as a ferryboat, but he had looked forward to having at least one passenger.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Sitting idly there in the hot sun on the hard seats of the little gray launch made one feel decidedly flat!
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He hadn’t expected that the capacity of the _Urnove_ would be taxed on its maiden voyage as a ferryboat, but he had looked forward to having at least one passenger.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Sitting idly there in the hot sun on the hard seats of the little gray launch made one feel decidedly flat!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
hadn't
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From this reading He hadn’t expected that the capacity of the _Urnove_ would be taxed on its maiden voyage as a ferryboat, but he had looked forward to having at least one passenger.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Sitting idly there in the hot sun on the hard seats of the little gray launch made one feel decidedly flat!
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He hadn’t expected that the capacity of the _Urnove_ would be taxed on its maiden voyage as a ferryboat, but he had looked forward to having at least one passenger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hadn’t expected that the capacity of the _Urnove_ would be taxed on its maiden voyage as a ferryboat, but he had looked forward to having at least one passenger.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Sitting idly there in the hot sun on the hard seats of the little gray launch made one feel decidedly flat!
be the source of pain
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading Sitting idly there in the hot sun on the hard seats of the little gray launch made one feel decidedly flat!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sitting idly there in the hot sun on the hard seats of the little gray launch made one feel decidedly flat!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOBY IS DOWNHEARTED The next morning the Johnstown ferry began operations, at least theoretically.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He hadn’t expected that the capacity of the _Urnove_ would be taxed on its maiden voyage as a ferryboat, but he had looked forward to having at least one passenger.
Johnstown
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From this reading TOBY IS DOWNHEARTED The next morning the Johnstown ferry began operations, at least theoretically.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Sitting idly there in the hot sun on the hard seats of the little gray launch made one feel decidedly flat!
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading TOBY IS DOWNHEARTED The next morning the Johnstown ferry began operations, at least theoretically.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sitting idly there in the hot sun on the hard seats of the little gray launch made one feel decidedly flat!
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He hadn’t expected that the capacity of the _Urnove_ would be taxed on its maiden voyage as a ferryboat, but he had looked forward to having at least one passenger.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Sitting idly there in the hot sun on the hard seats of the little gray launch made one feel decidedly flat!
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading He hadn’t expected that the capacity of the _Urnove_ would be taxed on its maiden voyage as a ferryboat, but he had looked forward to having at least one passenger.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading TOBY IS DOWNHEARTED The next morning the Johnstown ferry began operations, at least theoretically.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading TOBY IS DOWNHEARTED The next morning the Johnstown ferry began operations, at least theoretically.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
not any; not one
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
not one, and not any
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
omitverbUS /oʊˈmɪt/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He hadn’t expected that the capacity of the _Urnove_ would be taxed on its maiden voyage as a ferryboat, but he had looked forward to having at least one passenger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading TOBY IS DOWNHEARTED The next morning the Johnstown ferry began operations, at least theoretically.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
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 He hadn’t expected that the capacity of the _Urnove_ would be taxed on its maiden voyage as a ferryboat, but he had looked forward to having at least one passenger.
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 As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Sitting idly there in the hot sun on the hard seats of the little gray launch made one feel decidedly flat!
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Toby was disappointed and showed it.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sitting idly there in the hot sun on the hard seats of the little gray launch made one feel decidedly flat!
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Sitting idly there in the hot sun on the hard seats of the little gray launch made one feel decidedly flat!
taxedverbUS /tækst/
past form of “tax” — levy a tax on
From this reading He hadn’t expected that the capacity of the _Urnove_ would be taxed on its maiden voyage as a ferryboat, but he had looked forward to having at least one passenger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOBY IS DOWNHEARTED The next morning the Johnstown ferry began operations, at least theoretically.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
theoreticallyadverbUS /ˌθiːərˈetɪkəli/
in theory; according to the assumed facts
From this reading TOBY IS DOWNHEARTED The next morning the Johnstown ferry began operations, at least theoretically.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
there'd
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From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
TOBYnounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading TOBY IS DOWNHEARTED The next morning the Johnstown ferry began operations, at least theoretically.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
Urnove
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From this reading He hadn’t expected that the capacity of the _Urnove_ would be taxed on its maiden voyage as a ferryboat, but he had looked forward to having at least one passenger.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading He hadn’t expected that the capacity of the _Urnove_ would be taxed on its maiden voyage as a ferryboat, but he had looked forward to having at least one passenger.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Toby was disappointed and showed it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He hadn’t expected that the capacity of the _Urnove_ would be taxed on its maiden voyage as a ferryboat, but he had looked forward to having at least one passenger.
wouldn't
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From this reading As a matter of fact, no one had appeared by nine o’clock, and, after pondering the matter, the boys decided to omit the first trip, arguing that if there were no passengers at this end there’d be none at the other, or, if there were, it wouldn’t hurt them to wait until 11.30!
