used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had written out a plan for the running of the _Ucayga_ an entire day.
(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 I had studied it out very carefully, and made all the allowances I deemed necessary.
allowancesnounUS /əˈlaʊənsɪz/
plural of “allowance” — an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading I had studied it out very carefully, and made all the allowances I deemed necessary.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had written out a plan for the running of the _Ucayga_ an entire day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had studied it out very carefully, and made all the allowances I deemed necessary.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Waddie looked at my time-table; but he did not exhibit any enthusiasm, and I concluded that he did not understand it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Waddie looked at my time-table; but he did not exhibit any enthusiasm, and I concluded that he did not understand it.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading I had studied it out very carefully, and made all the allowances I deemed necessary.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Waddie looked at my time-table; but he did not exhibit any enthusiasm, and I concluded that he did not understand it.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I had written out a plan for the running of the _Ucayga_ an entire day.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading I had studied it out very carefully, and made all the allowances I deemed necessary.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Waddie looked at my time-table; but he did not exhibit any enthusiasm, and I concluded that he did not understand it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you think of it?”
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Waddie looked at my time-table; but he did not exhibit any enthusiasm, and I concluded that he did not understand it.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading I had written out a plan for the running of the _Ucayga_ an entire day.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Waddie looked at my time-table; but he did not exhibit any enthusiasm, and I concluded that he did not understand it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had written out a plan for the running of the _Ucayga_ an entire day.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had written out a plan for the running of the _Ucayga_ an entire day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Waddie looked at my time-table; but he did not exhibit any enthusiasm, and I concluded that he did not understand it.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had written out a plan for the running of the _Ucayga_ an entire day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had studied it out very carefully, and made all the allowances I deemed necessary.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Waddie looked at my time-table; but he did not exhibit any enthusiasm, and I concluded that he did not understand it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I had studied it out very carefully, and made all the allowances I deemed necessary.
engage in
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Waddie looked at my time-table; but he did not exhibit any enthusiasm, and I concluded that he did not understand it.
absolutely essential
From this reading I had studied it out very carefully, and made all the allowances I deemed necessary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Waddie looked at my time-table; but he did not exhibit any enthusiasm, and I concluded that he did not understand it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had written out a plan for the running of the _Ucayga_ an entire day.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
and nothing more
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I had written out a plan for the running of the _Ucayga_ an entire day.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading I had written out a plan for the running of the _Ucayga_ an entire day.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading I had written out a plan for the running of the _Ucayga_ an entire day.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading I had studied it out very carefully, and made all the allowances I deemed necessary.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had written out a plan for the running of the _Ucayga_ an entire day.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “What do you think of it?”
time-table
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From this reading Waddie looked at my time-table; but he did not exhibit any enthusiasm, and I concluded that he did not understand it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
Ucayga
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From this reading I had written out a plan for the running of the _Ucayga_ an entire day.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Waddie looked at my time-table; but he did not exhibit any enthusiasm, and I concluded that he did not understand it.
precisely as stated
From this reading I had studied it out very carefully, and made all the allowances I deemed necessary.
Waddie
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From this reading Waddie looked at my time-table; but he did not exhibit any enthusiasm, and I concluded that he did not understand it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you think of it?”
at the time that
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The basis of our anticipated success was the fact that our boat would make sixteen miles an hour, while the old steamers were good for only ten, or when crowded, for twelve, at the most.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I had written out a plan for the running of the _Ucayga_ an entire day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you think of it?”
