used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
achedverbUS /eɪkt/
past form of “ache” — feel physical pain
From this reading "I know there is lots of work," answered our hero, whose arms ached not a little.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I know there is lots of work," answered our hero, whose arms ached not a little.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "I know there is lots of work," answered our hero, whose arms ached not a little.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
BaggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Baggage kept pouring in until the lower deck was practically filled.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading "This is a banner season, so Malloy tells me," said Jones to Randy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Baggage kept pouring in until the lower deck was practically filled.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
ENCOUNTERverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Baggage kept pouring in until the lower deck was practically filled.
your parents
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Never mind, I've got good news."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Never mind, I've got good news."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "I know there is lots of work," answered our hero, whose arms ached not a little.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know there is lots of work," answered our hero, whose arms ached not a little.
I've
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From this reading "Never mind, I've got good news."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is a banner season, so Malloy tells me," said Jones to Randy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading "This is a banner season, so Malloy tells me," said Jones to Randy.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Baggage kept pouring in until the lower deck was practically filled.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know there is lots of work," answered our hero, whose arms ached not a little.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I know there is lots of work," answered our hero, whose arms ached not a little.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading "I know there is lots of work," answered our hero, whose arms ached not a little.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Baggage kept pouring in until the lower deck was practically filled.
Malloy
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From this reading "This is a banner season, so Malloy tells me," said Jones to Randy.
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 AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "This is a banner season, so Malloy tells me," said Jones to Randy.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Never mind, I've got good news."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never mind, I've got good news."
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Never mind, I've got good news."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I know there is lots of work," answered our hero, whose arms ached not a little.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I know there is lots of work," answered our hero, whose arms ached not a little.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I know there is lots of work," answered our hero, whose arms ached not a little.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Baggage kept pouring in until the lower deck was practically filled.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Baggage kept pouring in until the lower deck was practically filled.
RandyadjectiveUS /ˈrændi/
feeling great sexual desire
From this reading "This is a banner season, so Malloy tells me," said Jones to Randy.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is a banner season, so Malloy tells me," said Jones to Randy.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading "This is a banner season, so Malloy tells me," said Jones to Randy.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "This is a banner season, so Malloy tells me," said Jones to Randy.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading "This is a banner season, so Malloy tells me," said Jones to Randy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I know there is lots of work," answered our hero, whose arms ached not a little.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is a banner season, so Malloy tells me," said Jones to Randy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
UNLOOKED-FORadjective
not anticipated
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Baggage kept pouring in until the lower deck was practically filled.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
which person or people
From this reading AN UNLOOKED-FOR ENCOUNTER It was now early in September and the travel down the river was particularly heavy, for many folks who had been away for a vacation were returning to the metropolis.
belonging to which person
From this reading "I know there is lots of work," answered our hero, whose arms ached not a little.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I know there is lots of work," answered our hero, whose arms ached not a little.
