used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
highly skilled
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
(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 It was all as natural and familiar--and so were the shoreward sights--as if there had been no break in my river life.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Then we began to gather momentum, and presently were fairly under way and booming along.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was all as natural and familiar--and so were the shoreward sights--as if there had been no break in my river life.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading I was on the bench of the pilot-house when we backed out and 'straightened up' for the start--the boat pausing for a 'good ready,' in the old-fashioned way, and the black smoke piling out of the chimneys equally in the old-fashioned way.
BatonnounUS /bəˈtɑːn/
a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was all as natural and familiar--and so were the shoreward sights--as if there had been no break in my river life.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then we began to gather momentum, and presently were fairly under way and booming along.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading I was on the bench of the pilot-house when we backed out and 'straightened up' for the start--the boat pausing for a 'good ready,' in the old-fashioned way, and the black smoke piling out of the chimneys equally in the old-fashioned way.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading I was on the bench of the pilot-house when we backed out and 'straightened up' for the start--the boat pausing for a 'good ready,' in the old-fashioned way, and the black smoke piling out of the chimneys equally in the old-fashioned way.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading I was on the bench of the pilot-house when we backed out and 'straightened up' for the start--the boat pausing for a 'good ready,' in the old-fashioned way, and the black smoke piling out of the chimneys equally in the old-fashioned way.
boomingadjectiveUS /ˈbuːmɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading Then we began to gather momentum, and presently were fairly under way and booming along.
terminate
From this reading It was all as natural and familiar--and so were the shoreward sights--as if there had been no break in my river life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading I was on the bench of the pilot-house when we backed out and 'straightened up' for the start--the boat pausing for a 'good ready,' in the old-fashioned way, and the black smoke piling out of the chimneys equally in the old-fashioned way.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
delightfullyadverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/
in a delightful manner
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading I was on the bench of the pilot-house when we backed out and 'straightened up' for the start--the boat pausing for a 'good ready,' in the old-fashioned way, and the black smoke piling out of the chimneys equally in the old-fashioned way.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Then we began to gather momentum, and presently were fairly under way and booming along.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading It was all as natural and familiar--and so were the shoreward sights--as if there had been no break in my river life.
five-minute
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
assemble or get together
From this reading Then we began to gather momentum, and presently were fairly under way and booming along.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I was on the bench of the pilot-house when we backed out and 'straightened up' for the start--the boat pausing for a 'good ready,' in the old-fashioned way, and the black smoke piling out of the chimneys equally in the old-fashioned way.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
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 WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
ten 10s
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was all as natural and familiar--and so were the shoreward sights--as if there had been no break in my river life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was all as natural and familiar--and so were the shoreward sights--as if there had been no break in my river life.
lamelyadverbUS /ˈleɪmli/
in a weak and unconvincing manner
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
most important element
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
momentumnounUS /moʊˈmentəm/
an impelling force or strength
From this reading Then we began to gather momentum, and presently were fairly under way and booming along.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was all as natural and familiar--and so were the shoreward sights--as if there had been no break in my river life.
not any; not one
From this reading It was all as natural and familiar--and so were the shoreward sights--as if there had been no break in my river life.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading I was on the bench of the pilot-house when we backed out and 'straightened up' for the start--the boat pausing for a 'good ready,' in the old-fashioned way, and the black smoke piling out of the chimneys equally in the old-fashioned way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I was on the bench of the pilot-house when we backed out and 'straightened up' for the start--the boat pausing for a 'good ready,' in the old-fashioned way, and the black smoke piling out of the chimneys equally in the old-fashioned way.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading I was on the bench of the pilot-house when we backed out and 'straightened up' for the start--the boat pausing for a 'good ready,' in the old-fashioned way, and the black smoke piling out of the chimneys equally in the old-fashioned way.
pilingnounUS /ˈpaɪlɪŋ/
a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure
From this reading I was on the bench of the pilot-house when we backed out and 'straightened up' for the start--the boat pausing for a 'good ready,' in the old-fashioned way, and the black smoke piling out of the chimneys equally in the old-fashioned way.
pilot-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was on the bench of the pilot-house when we backed out and 'straightened up' for the start--the boat pausing for a 'good ready,' in the old-fashioned way, and the black smoke piling out of the chimneys equally in the old-fashioned way.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
in the near future
From this reading Then we began to gather momentum, and presently were fairly under way and booming along.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I was on the bench of the pilot-house when we backed out and 'straightened up' for the start--the boat pausing for a 'good ready,' in the old-fashioned way, and the black smoke piling out of the chimneys equally in the old-fashioned way.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It was all as natural and familiar--and so were the shoreward sights--as if there had been no break in my river life.
RougenounUS /ruːʒ/
makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
shorewardadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrwərd/
(of winds) coming from the sea toward the land
From this reading It was all as natural and familiar--and so were the shoreward sights--as if there had been no break in my river life.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading It was all as natural and familiar--and so were the shoreward sights--as if there had been no break in my river life.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading I was on the bench of the pilot-house when we backed out and 'straightened up' for the start--the boat pausing for a 'good ready,' in the old-fashioned way, and the black smoke piling out of the chimneys equally in the old-fashioned way.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I was on the bench of the pilot-house when we backed out and 'straightened up' for the start--the boat pausing for a 'good ready,' in the old-fashioned way, and the black smoke piling out of the chimneys equally in the old-fashioned way.
steamboatmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading I was on the bench of the pilot-house when we backed out and 'straightened up' for the start--the boat pausing for a 'good ready,' in the old-fashioned way, and the black smoke piling out of the chimneys equally in the old-fashioned way.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we began to gather momentum, and presently were fairly under way and booming along.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was all as natural and familiar--and so were the shoreward sights--as if there had been no break in my river life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Then we began to gather momentum, and presently were fairly under way and booming along.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I had hoped to hunt up and talk with a hundred steamboatmen, but got so pleasantly involved in the social life of the town that I got nothing more than mere five-minute talks with a couple of dozen of the craft.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was on the bench of the pilot-house when we backed out and 'straightened up' for the start--the boat pausing for a 'good ready,' in the old-fashioned way, and the black smoke piling out of the chimneys equally in the old-fashioned way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I was on the bench of the pilot-house when we backed out and 'straightened up' for the start--the boat pausing for a 'good ready,' in the old-fashioned way, and the black smoke piling out of the chimneys equally in the old-fashioned way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then we began to gather momentum, and presently were fairly under way and booming along.
at the time that
From this reading I was on the bench of the pilot-house when we backed out and 'straightened up' for the start--the boat pausing for a 'good ready,' in the old-fashioned way, and the black smoke piling out of the chimneys equally in the old-fashioned way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WE left for St. Louis in the 'City of Baton Rouge,' on a delightfully hot day, but with the main purpose of my visit but lamely accomplished.
