past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
using the voice; not silently
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
Dalrymple
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From this reading "Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Jack turned to him eagerly.
embarkverbUS /emˈbɑːrk/
go on board
From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
enviouslyadverbUS /ˈenviəsli/
with jealousy; in an envious manner
From this reading "Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously.
eying
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From this reading "Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously.
the act of departing
From this reading "Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
hampersnounUS /ˈhæmpərz/
plural of “hamper” — a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack turned to him eagerly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
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 Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
outriggernounUS /ˈaʊtrɪɡər/
a stabilizer for a canoe; spars attach to a shaped log or float parallel to the hull
From this reading "Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously.
in the near future
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading "Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading "Are you going to row the outrigger down, Savage?" said Dalrymple, eying the first boat enviously.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
carry out
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Jack turned to him eagerly.
Una
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From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
Una's
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From this reading Jack stood near the stern, and took Una's hand in his to help her to embark.
undertonenounUS /ˈʌndərtoʊn/
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Presently, to the relief of Una, at least, the other boats came back; the third boat was got ready, the hampers put on board, and the ladies seated.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Take care," he said, aloud, then in an undertone, he added: "I shall see you at Richmond."
