advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading We did not suspect that any change in her movements would be made at present; at least not before it was duly announced in the advertisements and posters of the company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was in sight, and our runners were on the wharf, prepared to induce through travelers to leave her for our more elegant and spacious boat.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading We did not suspect that any change in her movements would be made at present; at least not before it was duly announced in the advertisements and posters of the company.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We did not suspect that any change in her movements would be made at present; at least not before it was duly announced in the advertisements and posters of the company.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The up-lake steamer was approaching the Narrows; but, instead of heading directly toward the pier on the Centreport side, as usual, she hugged the west shore.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On Monday morning, at quarter-past eight, the _Ucayga_ was in readiness to start as soon as the steamer should arrive from Hitaca.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On Monday morning, at quarter-past eight, the _Ucayga_ was in readiness to start as soon as the steamer should arrive from Hitaca.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On Monday morning, at quarter-past eight, the _Ucayga_ was in readiness to start as soon as the steamer should arrive from Hitaca.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We did not suspect that any change in her movements would be made at present; at least not before it was duly announced in the advertisements and posters of the company.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We did not suspect that any change in her movements would be made at present; at least not before it was duly announced in the advertisements and posters of the company.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Waddie was on board, as excited as though the success of the whole scheme depended entirely upon him.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading She was in sight, and our runners were on the wharf, prepared to induce through travelers to leave her for our more elegant and spacious boat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The up-lake steamer was approaching the Narrows; but, instead of heading directly toward the pier on the Centreport side, as usual, she hugged the west shore.
Centreport
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From this reading The up-lake steamer was approaching the Narrows; but, instead of heading directly toward the pier on the Centreport side, as usual, she hugged the west shore.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading We did not suspect that any change in her movements would be made at present; at least not before it was duly announced in the advertisements and posters of the company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading We did not suspect that any change in her movements would be made at present; at least not before it was duly announced in the advertisements and posters of the company.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Waddie was on board, as excited as though the success of the whole scheme depended entirely upon him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We did not suspect that any change in her movements would be made at present; at least not before it was duly announced in the advertisements and posters of the company.
without deviation
From this reading The up-lake steamer was approaching the Narrows; but, instead of heading directly toward the pier on the Centreport side, as usual, she hugged the west shore.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading We did not suspect that any change in her movements would be made at present; at least not before it was duly announced in the advertisements and posters of the company.
being one more than seven
From this reading On Monday morning, at quarter-past eight, the _Ucayga_ was in readiness to start as soon as the steamer should arrive from Hitaca.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading She was in sight, and our runners were on the wharf, prepared to induce through travelers to leave her for our more elegant and spacious boat.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Waddie was on board, as excited as though the success of the whole scheme depended entirely upon him.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Waddie was on board, as excited as though the success of the whole scheme depended entirely upon him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was in sight, and our runners were on the wharf, prepared to induce through travelers to leave her for our more elegant and spacious boat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On Monday morning, at quarter-past eight, the _Ucayga_ was in readiness to start as soon as the steamer should arrive from Hitaca.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading The up-lake steamer was approaching the Narrows; but, instead of heading directly toward the pier on the Centreport side, as usual, she hugged the west shore.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was in sight, and our runners were on the wharf, prepared to induce through travelers to leave her for our more elegant and spacious boat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Waddie was on board, as excited as though the success of the whole scheme depended entirely upon him.
Hitaca
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From this reading On Monday morning, at quarter-past eight, the _Ucayga_ was in readiness to start as soon as the steamer should arrive from Hitaca.
huggedverbUS /hʌɡd/
inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading The up-lake steamer was approaching the Narrows; but, instead of heading directly toward the pier on the Centreport side, as usual, she hugged the west shore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Monday morning, at quarter-past eight, the _Ucayga_ was in readiness to start as soon as the steamer should arrive from Hitaca.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading She was in sight, and our runners were on the wharf, prepared to induce through travelers to leave her for our more elegant and spacious boat.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The up-lake steamer was approaching the Narrows; but, instead of heading directly toward the pier on the Centreport side, as usual, she hugged the west shore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We did not suspect that any change in her movements would be made at present; at least not before it was duly announced in the advertisements and posters of the company.
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 We did not suspect that any change in her movements would be made at present; at least not before it was duly announced in the advertisements and posters of the company.
go away from a place
From this reading She was in sight, and our runners were on the wharf, prepared to induce through travelers to leave her for our more elegant and spacious boat.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We did not suspect that any change in her movements would be made at present; at least not before it was duly announced in the advertisements and posters of the company.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On Monday morning, at quarter-past eight, the _Ucayga_ was in readiness to start as soon as the steamer should arrive from Hitaca.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was in sight, and our runners were on the wharf, prepared to induce through travelers to leave her for our more elegant and spacious boat.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Monday morning, at quarter-past eight, the _Ucayga_ was in readiness to start as soon as the steamer should arrive from Hitaca.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading We did not suspect that any change in her movements would be made at present; at least not before it was duly announced in the advertisements and posters of the company.
NarrowsnounUS /ˈneroʊz/
plural of “narrow” — a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water
From this reading The up-lake steamer was approaching the Narrows; but, instead of heading directly toward the pier on the Centreport side, as usual, she hugged the west shore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We did not suspect that any change in her movements would be made at present; at least not before it was duly announced in the advertisements and posters of the company.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Waddie was on board, as excited as though the success of the whole scheme depended entirely upon him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Monday morning, at quarter-past eight, the _Ucayga_ was in readiness to start as soon as the steamer should arrive from Hitaca.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading She was in sight, and our runners were on the wharf, prepared to induce through travelers to leave her for our more elegant and spacious boat.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading The up-lake steamer was approaching the Narrows; but, instead of heading directly toward the pier on the Centreport side, as usual, she hugged the west shore.
postersnounUS /ˈpoʊstərz/
plural of “poster” — a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading We did not suspect that any change in her movements would be made at present; at least not before it was duly announced in the advertisements and posters of the company.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading She was in sight, and our runners were on the wharf, prepared to induce through travelers to leave her for our more elegant and spacious boat.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We did not suspect that any change in her movements would be made at present; at least not before it was duly announced in the advertisements and posters of the company.
quarter-past
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From this reading On Monday morning, at quarter-past eight, the _Ucayga_ was in readiness to start as soon as the steamer should arrive from Hitaca.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading On Monday morning, at quarter-past eight, the _Ucayga_ was in readiness to start as soon as the steamer should arrive from Hitaca.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading She was in sight, and our runners were on the wharf, prepared to induce through travelers to leave her for our more elegant and spacious boat.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Waddie was on board, as excited as though the success of the whole scheme depended entirely upon him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was in sight, and our runners were on the wharf, prepared to induce through travelers to leave her for our more elegant and spacious boat.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The up-lake steamer was approaching the Narrows; but, instead of heading directly toward the pier on the Centreport side, as usual, she hugged the west shore.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On Monday morning, at quarter-past eight, the _Ucayga_ was in readiness to start as soon as the steamer should arrive from Hitaca.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The up-lake steamer was approaching the Narrows; but, instead of heading directly toward the pier on the Centreport side, as usual, she hugged the west shore.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading She was in sight, and our runners were on the wharf, prepared to induce through travelers to leave her for our more elegant and spacious boat.
in the near future
From this reading On Monday morning, at quarter-past eight, the _Ucayga_ was in readiness to start as soon as the steamer should arrive from Hitaca.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading She was in sight, and our runners were on the wharf, prepared to induce through travelers to leave her for our more elegant and spacious boat.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On Monday morning, at quarter-past eight, the _Ucayga_ was in readiness to start as soon as the steamer should arrive from Hitaca.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading On Monday morning, at quarter-past eight, the _Ucayga_ was in readiness to start as soon as the steamer should arrive from Hitaca.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Waddie was on board, as excited as though the success of the whole scheme depended entirely upon him.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading We did not suspect that any change in her movements would be made at present; at least not before it was duly announced in the advertisements and posters of the company.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We did not suspect that any change in her movements would be made at present; at least not before it was duly announced in the advertisements and posters of the company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Monday morning, at quarter-past eight, the _Ucayga_ was in readiness to start as soon as the steamer should arrive from Hitaca.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Waddie was on board, as excited as though the success of the whole scheme depended entirely upon him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She was in sight, and our runners were on the wharf, prepared to induce through travelers to leave her for our more elegant and spacious boat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Monday morning, at quarter-past eight, the _Ucayga_ was in readiness to start as soon as the steamer should arrive from Hitaca.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The up-lake steamer was approaching the Narrows; but, instead of heading directly toward the pier on the Centreport side, as usual, she hugged the west shore.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading She was in sight, and our runners were on the wharf, prepared to induce through travelers to leave her for our more elegant and spacious boat.
Ucayga
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From this reading On Monday morning, at quarter-past eight, the _Ucayga_ was in readiness to start as soon as the steamer should arrive from Hitaca.
up-lake
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From this reading The up-lake steamer was approaching the Narrows; but, instead of heading directly toward the pier on the Centreport side, as usual, she hugged the west shore.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Waddie was on board, as excited as though the success of the whole scheme depended entirely upon him.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The up-lake steamer was approaching the Narrows; but, instead of heading directly toward the pier on the Centreport side, as usual, she hugged the west shore.
Waddie
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From this reading Waddie was on board, as excited as though the success of the whole scheme depended entirely upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Monday morning, at quarter-past eight, the _Ucayga_ was in readiness to start as soon as the steamer should arrive from Hitaca.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We did not suspect that any change in her movements would be made at present; at least not before it was duly announced in the advertisements and posters of the company.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was in sight, and our runners were on the wharf, prepared to induce through travelers to leave her for our more elegant and spacious boat.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The up-lake steamer was approaching the Narrows; but, instead of heading directly toward the pier on the Centreport side, as usual, she hugged the west shore.
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 She was in sight, and our runners were on the wharf, prepared to induce through travelers to leave her for our more elegant and spacious boat.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Waddie was on board, as excited as though the success of the whole scheme depended entirely upon him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We did not suspect that any change in her movements would be made at present; at least not before it was duly announced in the advertisements and posters of the company.
