adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Gracious, what a busy place!"
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
BELOWprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading THE "WATCH BELOW."
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "Gracious, what a busy place!"
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
crossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
DocnounUS /dɑːk/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
ferryhouse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
GraciousadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪʃəs/
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading "Gracious, what a busy place!"
HacknounUS /hæk/
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading "Hack, sir?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
jamverbUS /dʒæm/
press tightly together or cram
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
Linyard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Gracious, what a busy place!"
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
Richard'snounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading "Hack, sir?
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "WATCH BELOW."
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
WATCHverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading THE "WATCH BELOW."
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Doc Linyard had managed to get the boy off the boat as soon as the landing was made, but now, as they waited for a chance to cross the slippery thoroughfare that runs parallel to the water's edge, the crowd surged around them until to Richard there seemed to be a perfect jam.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Gracious, what a busy place!"
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading This was the thought that ran through Richard's mind as he stepped from the ferryhouse to West Street, in New York City.
