used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Anthony was for going directly to the Hotel Astor for dinner, but at Peter's suggestion he and the twins boarded a street-car for the ride to Bubbling Wells.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when the first company tug came down-river from Shanghai for passengers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
AstornounUS /ˈæstər/
British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)
From this reading Anthony was for going directly to the Hotel Astor for dinner, but at Peter's suggestion he and the twins boarded a street-car for the ride to Bubbling Wells.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And it was nearly dusk, the golden-brown evening of China, when they were decanted upon the public landing stage at the International Concession.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Anthony was for going directly to the Hotel Astor for dinner, but at Peter's suggestion he and the twins boarded a street-car for the ride to Bubbling Wells.
BubblingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading Anthony was for going directly to the Hotel Astor for dinner, but at Peter's suggestion he and the twins boarded a street-car for the ride to Bubbling Wells.
bund
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From this reading Peter stood for a number of moments in indecision as the Bubbling Wells tram went up the bund with the slow flood of victorias, rickshaws, and wheelbarrows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Anthony was for going directly to the Hotel Astor for dinner, but at Peter's suggestion he and the twins boarded a street-car for the ride to Bubbling Wells.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when the first company tug came down-river from Shanghai for passengers.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading And it was nearly dusk, the golden-brown evening of China, when they were decanted upon the public landing stage at the International Concession.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when the first company tug came down-river from Shanghai for passengers.
ConcessionnounUS /kənˈseʃən/
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading And it was nearly dusk, the golden-brown evening of China, when they were decanted upon the public landing stage at the International Concession.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
decanted
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From this reading And it was nearly dusk, the golden-brown evening of China, when they were decanted upon the public landing stage at the International Concession.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Anthony was for going directly to the Hotel Astor for dinner, but at Peter's suggestion he and the twins boarded a street-car for the ride to Bubbling Wells.
without deviation
From this reading Anthony was for going directly to the Hotel Astor for dinner, but at Peter's suggestion he and the twins boarded a street-car for the ride to Bubbling Wells.
down-river
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From this reading It was late in the afternoon when the first company tug came down-river from Shanghai for passengers.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading And it was nearly dusk, the golden-brown evening of China, when they were decanted upon the public landing stage at the International Concession.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading And it was nearly dusk, the golden-brown evening of China, when they were decanted upon the public landing stage at the International Concession.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when the first company tug came down-river from Shanghai for passengers.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading Peter stood for a number of moments in indecision as the Bubbling Wells tram went up the bund with the slow flood of victorias, rickshaws, and wheelbarrows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
the act of departing
From this reading Anthony was for going directly to the Hotel Astor for dinner, but at Peter's suggestion he and the twins boarded a street-car for the ride to Bubbling Wells.
golden-brownadjective
of brown tinged with gold
From this reading And it was nearly dusk, the golden-brown evening of China, when they were decanted upon the public landing stage at the International Concession.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anthony was for going directly to the Hotel Astor for dinner, but at Peter's suggestion he and the twins boarded a street-car for the ride to Bubbling Wells.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Anthony was for going directly to the Hotel Astor for dinner, but at Peter's suggestion he and the twins boarded a street-car for the ride to Bubbling Wells.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
indecisionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading Peter stood for a number of moments in indecision as the Bubbling Wells tram went up the bund with the slow flood of victorias, rickshaws, and wheelbarrows.
InternationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading And it was nearly dusk, the golden-brown evening of China, when they were decanted upon the public landing stage at the International Concession.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when the first company tug came down-river from Shanghai for passengers.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading And it was nearly dusk, the golden-brown evening of China, when they were decanted upon the public landing stage at the International Concession.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when the first company tug came down-river from Shanghai for passengers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Peter stood for a number of moments in indecision as the Bubbling Wells tram went up the bund with the slow flood of victorias, rickshaws, and wheelbarrows.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading And it was nearly dusk, the golden-brown evening of China, when they were decanted upon the public landing stage at the International Concession.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Peter stood for a number of moments in indecision as the Bubbling Wells tram went up the bund with the slow flood of victorias, rickshaws, and wheelbarrows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And it was nearly dusk, the golden-brown evening of China, when they were decanted upon the public landing stage at the International Concession.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when the first company tug came down-river from Shanghai for passengers.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Anthony was for going directly to the Hotel Astor for dinner, but at Peter's suggestion he and the twins boarded a street-car for the ride to Bubbling Wells.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading And it was nearly dusk, the golden-brown evening of China, when they were decanted upon the public landing stage at the International Concession.
rickshaws
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peter stood for a number of moments in indecision as the Bubbling Wells tram went up the bund with the slow flood of victorias, rickshaws, and wheelbarrows.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Anthony was for going directly to the Hotel Astor for dinner, but at Peter's suggestion he and the twins boarded a street-car for the ride to Bubbling Wells.
ShanghainounUS /ˈʃæŋˈhaɪ/
the largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific; one of the largest ports in the world
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when the first company tug came down-river from Shanghai for passengers.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Peter stood for a number of moments in indecision as the Bubbling Wells tram went up the bund with the slow flood of victorias, rickshaws, and wheelbarrows.
in the near future
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading And it was nearly dusk, the golden-brown evening of China, when they were decanted upon the public landing stage at the International Concession.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Peter stood for a number of moments in indecision as the Bubbling Wells tram went up the bund with the slow flood of victorias, rickshaws, and wheelbarrows.
street-car
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anthony was for going directly to the Hotel Astor for dinner, but at Peter's suggestion he and the twins boarded a street-car for the ride to Bubbling Wells.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Anthony was for going directly to the Hotel Astor for dinner, but at Peter's suggestion he and the twins boarded a street-car for the ride to Bubbling Wells.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
tramnounUS /træm/
a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
From this reading Peter stood for a number of moments in indecision as the Bubbling Wells tram went up the bund with the slow flood of victorias, rickshaws, and wheelbarrows.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when the first company tug came down-river from Shanghai for passengers.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Peter stood for a number of moments in indecision as the Bubbling Wells tram went up the bund with the slow flood of victorias, rickshaws, and wheelbarrows.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
victoriasnounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəz/
plural of “victoria” — queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Peter stood for a number of moments in indecision as the Bubbling Wells tram went up the bund with the slow flood of victorias, rickshaws, and wheelbarrows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when the first company tug came down-river from Shanghai for passengers.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading Anthony was for going directly to the Hotel Astor for dinner, but at Peter's suggestion he and the twins boarded a street-car for the ride to Bubbling Wells.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Peter stood for a number of moments in indecision as the Bubbling Wells tram went up the bund with the slow flood of victorias, rickshaws, and wheelbarrows.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And it was nearly dusk, the golden-brown evening of China, when they were decanted upon the public landing stage at the International Concession.
Whang-poo-Kiang
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anthony and the twins called for Peter as soon as they could tear themselves away from the many fascinating incidents attendant upon coming to an anchorage in the Whang-poo-Kiang.
wheelbarrowsnounUS /ˈwiːlberoʊz/
plural of “wheelbarrow” — a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels
From this reading Peter stood for a number of moments in indecision as the Bubbling Wells tram went up the bund with the slow flood of victorias, rickshaws, and wheelbarrows.
at the time that
From this reading It was late in the afternoon when the first company tug came down-river from Shanghai for passengers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Peter stood for a number of moments in indecision as the Bubbling Wells tram went up the bund with the slow flood of victorias, rickshaws, and wheelbarrows.
