used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SURPRISE Up and down, up and down the old wharf, with his eyes turned ever toward the sea, a young man walked.
(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 Tom Curtis, alone among all the friends and relatives, believed that news might yet be heard of the lost girls.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Tom Curtis, alone among all the friends and relatives, believed that news might yet be heard of the lost girls.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Tom Curtis, alone among all the friends and relatives, believed that news might yet be heard of the lost girls.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SURPRISE Up and down, up and down the old wharf, with his eyes turned ever toward the sea, a young man walked.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tom Curtis, alone among all the friends and relatives, believed that news might yet be heard of the lost girls.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Tom Curtis, alone among all the friends and relatives, believed that news might yet be heard of the lost girls.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
the lower side of anything
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His face was tanned, but it had a haggard look under the sun-burn.
placed crosswise
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading Tom Curtis, alone among all the friends and relatives, believed that news might yet be heard of the lost girls.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE SURPRISE Up and down, up and down the old wharf, with his eyes turned ever toward the sea, a young man walked.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
dredgingverbUS /ˈdredʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “dredge” — cover before cooking
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
at any time
From this reading THE SURPRISE Up and down, up and down the old wharf, with his eyes turned ever toward the sea, a young man walked.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE SURPRISE Up and down, up and down the old wharf, with his eyes turned ever toward the sea, a young man walked.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was tanned, but it had a haggard look under the sun-burn.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Tom Curtis, alone among all the friends and relatives, believed that news might yet be heard of the lost girls.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Tom Curtis, alone among all the friends and relatives, believed that news might yet be heard of the lost girls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His face was tanned, but it had a haggard look under the sun-burn.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His face was tanned, but it had a haggard look under the sun-burn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Tom Curtis, alone among all the friends and relatives, believed that news might yet be heard of the lost girls.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SURPRISE Up and down, up and down the old wharf, with his eyes turned ever toward the sea, a young man walked.
houseboatnounUS /ˈhaʊsboʊt/
a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His face was tanned, but it had a haggard look under the sun-burn.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His face was tanned, but it had a haggard look under the sun-burn.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Tom Curtis, alone among all the friends and relatives, believed that news might yet be heard of the lost girls.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE SURPRISE Up and down, up and down the old wharf, with his eyes turned ever toward the sea, a young man walked.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Tom Curtis, alone among all the friends and relatives, believed that news might yet be heard of the lost girls.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Tom Curtis, alone among all the friends and relatives, believed that news might yet be heard of the lost girls.
not any; not one
From this reading The report received was--no news!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom Curtis, alone among all the friends and relatives, believed that news might yet be heard of the lost girls.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE SURPRISE Up and down, up and down the old wharf, with his eyes turned ever toward the sea, a young man walked.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
PortsmouthnounUS /ˈpɔːrtsməθ/
a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The report received was--no news!
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Tom Curtis, alone among all the friends and relatives, believed that news might yet be heard of the lost girls.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE SURPRISE Up and down, up and down the old wharf, with his eyes turned ever toward the sea, a young man walked.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
sun-burn
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From this reading His face was tanned, but it had a haggard look under the sun-burn.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE SURPRISE Up and down, up and down the old wharf, with his eyes turned ever toward the sea, a young man walked.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading His face was tanned, but it had a haggard look under the sun-burn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom Curtis, alone among all the friends and relatives, believed that news might yet be heard of the lost girls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SURPRISE Up and down, up and down the old wharf, with his eyes turned ever toward the sea, a young man walked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
male cat
From this reading Tom Curtis, alone among all the friends and relatives, believed that news might yet be heard of the lost girls.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE SURPRISE Up and down, up and down the old wharf, with his eyes turned ever toward the sea, a young man walked.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE SURPRISE Up and down, up and down the old wharf, with his eyes turned ever toward the sea, a young man walked.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His face was tanned, but it had a haggard look under the sun-burn.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE SURPRISE Up and down, up and down the old wharf, with his eyes turned ever toward the sea, a young man walked.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE SURPRISE Up and down, up and down the old wharf, with his eyes turned ever toward the sea, a young man walked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His face was tanned, but it had a haggard look under the sun-burn.
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 THE SURPRISE Up and down, up and down the old wharf, with his eyes turned ever toward the sea, a young man walked.
in or at the place that
From this reading That day he had crossed over to Portsmouth to receive the report from a boat that had been specially sent out with a dredging machine to drag the bottom of the bay near the spot where the houseboat had been anchored.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SURPRISE Up and down, up and down the old wharf, with his eyes turned ever toward the sea, a young man walked.
but in spite of that
From this reading Tom Curtis, alone among all the friends and relatives, believed that news might yet be heard of the lost girls.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE SURPRISE Up and down, up and down the old wharf, with his eyes turned ever toward the sea, a young man walked.
