used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across the street from the wharf, light streamed from the open doors of a brightly-lit store, throwing everything else into greater darkness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading *CHAPTER V* *THE HOME-COMING* Weary, a little dazed, the three travellers stood up, collecting rugs and wraps, and moved to the rail, watching the bustle of disembarkation.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Most of the township of Cuninghame seemed to have come to meet the boat; the wharf was crowded, fishermen and labourers mingling with gaily-dressed visitors—boys in flannels, and girls in pretty frocks.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Most of the township of Cuninghame seemed to have come to meet the boat; the wharf was crowded, fishermen and labourers mingling with gaily-dressed visitors—boys in flannels, and girls in pretty frocks.
brightly-lit
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bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading *CHAPTER V* *THE HOME-COMING* Weary, a little dazed, the three travellers stood up, collecting rugs and wraps, and moved to the rail, watching the bustle of disembarkation.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading *CHAPTER V* *THE HOME-COMING* Weary, a little dazed, the three travellers stood up, collecting rugs and wraps, and moved to the rail, watching the bustle of disembarkation.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
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move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Most of the township of Cuninghame seemed to have come to meet the boat; the wharf was crowded, fishermen and labourers mingling with gaily-dressed visitors—boys in flannels, and girls in pretty frocks.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I wish I could see my worthy friend, Mr. Smith," he muttered.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Most of the township of Cuninghame seemed to have come to meet the boat; the wharf was crowded, fishermen and labourers mingling with gaily-dressed visitors—boys in flannels, and girls in pretty frocks.
Cuninghame
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absence of light or illumination
From this reading Across the street from the wharf, light streamed from the open doors of a brightly-lit store, throwing everything else into greater darkness.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading *CHAPTER V* *THE HOME-COMING* Weary, a little dazed, the three travellers stood up, collecting rugs and wraps, and moved to the rail, watching the bustle of disembarkation.
disembarkationnounUS /dɪˌsembɑːrˈkeɪʃən/
the act of passengers and crew getting off of a ship or aircraft
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plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Across the street from the wharf, light streamed from the open doors of a brightly-lit store, throwing everything else into greater darkness.
else
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all things; all of a situation
From this reading Across the street from the wharf, light streamed from the open doors of a brightly-lit store, throwing everything else into greater darkness.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading Most of the township of Cuninghame seemed to have come to meet the boat; the wharf was crowded, fishermen and labourers mingling with gaily-dressed visitors—boys in flannels, and girls in pretty frocks.
flannelsnounUS /ˈflænəlz/
plural of “flannel” — a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading Most of the township of Cuninghame seemed to have come to meet the boat; the wharf was crowded, fishermen and labourers mingling with gaily-dressed visitors—boys in flannels, and girls in pretty frocks.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Tom Macleod leaned forward, scanning the throng intently.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I wish I could see my worthy friend, Mr. Smith," he muttered.
frocksnounUS /frɑːks/
plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment
From this reading Most of the township of Cuninghame seemed to have come to meet the boat; the wharf was crowded, fishermen and labourers mingling with gaily-dressed visitors—boys in flannels, and girls in pretty frocks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Across the street from the wharf, light streamed from the open doors of a brightly-lit store, throwing everything else into greater darkness.
gaily-dressed
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From this reading Most of the township of Cuninghame seemed to have come to meet the boat; the wharf was crowded, fishermen and labourers mingling with gaily-dressed visitors—boys in flannels, and girls in pretty frocks.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Most of the township of Cuninghame seemed to have come to meet the boat; the wharf was crowded, fishermen and labourers mingling with gaily-dressed visitors—boys in flannels, and girls in pretty frocks.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Across the street from the wharf, light streamed from the open doors of a brightly-lit store, throwing everything else into greater darkness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Most of the township of Cuninghame seemed to have come to meet the boat; the wharf was crowded, fishermen and labourers mingling with gaily-dressed visitors—boys in flannels, and girls in pretty frocks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I wish I could see my worthy friend, Mr. Smith," he muttered.
HOME-COMING
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish I could see my worthy friend, Mr. Smith," he muttered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Most of the township of Cuninghame seemed to have come to meet the boat; the wharf was crowded, fishermen and labourers mingling with gaily-dressed visitors—boys in flannels, and girls in pretty frocks.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Tom Macleod leaned forward, scanning the throng intently.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Across the street from the wharf, light streamed from the open doors of a brightly-lit store, throwing everything else into greater darkness.
labourers
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past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Tom Macleod leaned forward, scanning the throng intently.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Across the street from the wharf, light streamed from the open doors of a brightly-lit store, throwing everything else into greater darkness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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MacleodnounUS /məˈklaʊd/
Scottish physiologist who directed the research by F. G. Banting and C. H. Best that led to the discovery of insulin (1876-1935)
From this reading Tom Macleod leaned forward, scanning the throng intently.
come together
From this reading Most of the township of Cuninghame seemed to have come to meet the boat; the wharf was crowded, fishermen and labourers mingling with gaily-dressed visitors—boys in flannels, and girls in pretty frocks.
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading Most of the township of Cuninghame seemed to have come to meet the boat; the wharf was crowded, fishermen and labourers mingling with gaily-dressed visitors—boys in flannels, and girls in pretty frocks.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the township of Cuninghame seemed to have come to meet the boat; the wharf was crowded, fishermen and labourers mingling with gaily-dressed visitors—boys in flannels, and girls in pretty frocks.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading *CHAPTER V* *THE HOME-COMING* Weary, a little dazed, the three travellers stood up, collecting rugs and wraps, and moved to the rail, watching the bustle of disembarkation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I wish I could see my worthy friend, Mr. Smith," he muttered.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "I wish I could see my worthy friend, Mr. Smith," he muttered.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I wish I could see my worthy friend, Mr. Smith," he muttered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading *CHAPTER V* *THE HOME-COMING* Weary, a little dazed, the three travellers stood up, collecting rugs and wraps, and moved to the rail, watching the bustle of disembarkation.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Across the street from the wharf, light streamed from the open doors of a brightly-lit store, throwing everything else into greater darkness.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Most of the township of Cuninghame seemed to have come to meet the boat; the wharf was crowded, fishermen and labourers mingling with gaily-dressed visitors—boys in flannels, and girls in pretty frocks.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
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rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading *CHAPTER V* *THE HOME-COMING* Weary, a little dazed, the three travellers stood up, collecting rugs and wraps, and moved to the rail, watching the bustle of disembarkation.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading Tom Macleod leaned forward, scanning the throng intently.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I wish I could see my worthy friend, Mr. Smith," he muttered.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Most of the township of Cuninghame seemed to have come to meet the boat; the wharf was crowded, fishermen and labourers mingling with gaily-dressed visitors—boys in flannels, and girls in pretty frocks.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading "I wish I could see my worthy friend, Mr. Smith," he muttered.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading *CHAPTER V* *THE HOME-COMING* Weary, a little dazed, the three travellers stood up, collecting rugs and wraps, and moved to the rail, watching the bustle of disembarkation.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Across the street from the wharf, light streamed from the open doors of a brightly-lit store, throwing everything else into greater darkness.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading Across the street from the wharf, light streamed from the open doors of a brightly-lit store, throwing everything else into greater darkness.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Across the street from the wharf, light streamed from the open doors of a brightly-lit store, throwing everything else into greater darkness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading *CHAPTER V* *THE HOME-COMING* Weary, a little dazed, the three travellers stood up, collecting rugs and wraps, and moved to the rail, watching the bustle of disembarkation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
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throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Tom Macleod leaned forward, scanning the throng intently.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Across the street from the wharf, light streamed from the open doors of a brightly-lit store, throwing everything else into greater darkness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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male cat
From this reading Tom Macleod leaned forward, scanning the throng intently.
townshipnounUS /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/
an administrative division of a county
From this reading Most of the township of Cuninghame seemed to have come to meet the boat; the wharf was crowded, fishermen and labourers mingling with gaily-dressed visitors—boys in flannels, and girls in pretty frocks.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
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plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Most of the township of Cuninghame seemed to have come to meet the boat; the wharf was crowded, fishermen and labourers mingling with gaily-dressed visitors—boys in flannels, and girls in pretty frocks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Most of the township of Cuninghame seemed to have come to meet the boat; the wharf was crowded, fishermen and labourers mingling with gaily-dressed visitors—boys in flannels, and girls in pretty frocks.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
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exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
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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 Most of the township of Cuninghame seemed to have come to meet the boat; the wharf was crowded, fishermen and labourers mingling with gaily-dressed visitors—boys in flannels, and girls in pretty frocks.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish I could see my worthy friend, Mr. Smith," he muttered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Most of the township of Cuninghame seemed to have come to meet the boat; the wharf was crowded, fishermen and labourers mingling with gaily-dressed visitors—boys in flannels, and girls in pretty frocks.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading "I wish I could see my worthy friend, Mr. Smith," he muttered.
wrapsnounUS /ræps/
plural of “wrap” — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
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