aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading There were, however, substantial settees placed around the deck, some forward and others aft.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was no saloon or enclosed apartment of any kind for the passengers, nor even an awning to shelter them from the sun or rain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was no saloon or enclosed apartment of any kind for the passengers, nor even an awning to shelter them from the sun or rain.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading There was no saloon or enclosed apartment of any kind for the passengers, nor even an awning to shelter them from the sun or rain.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading There were, however, substantial settees placed around the deck, some forward and others aft.
awningnounUS /ˈɑːnɪŋ/
a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
From this reading There was no saloon or enclosed apartment of any kind for the passengers, nor even an awning to shelter them from the sun or rain.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading There were, however, substantial settees placed around the deck, some forward and others aft.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
embarkverbUS /emˈbɑːrk/
go on board
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading There was no saloon or enclosed apartment of any kind for the passengers, nor even an awning to shelter them from the sun or rain.
divisible by two
From this reading There was no saloon or enclosed apartment of any kind for the passengers, nor even an awning to shelter them from the sun or rain.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no saloon or enclosed apartment of any kind for the passengers, nor even an awning to shelter them from the sun or rain.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
set up or found
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was no saloon or enclosed apartment of any kind for the passengers, nor even an awning to shelter them from the sun or rain.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There were, however, substantial settees placed around the deck, some forward and others aft.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There was no saloon or enclosed apartment of any kind for the passengers, nor even an awning to shelter them from the sun or rain.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The boat was small and quite narrow.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no saloon or enclosed apartment of any kind for the passengers, nor even an awning to shelter them from the sun or rain.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There was no saloon or enclosed apartment of any kind for the passengers, nor even an awning to shelter them from the sun or rain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no saloon or enclosed apartment of any kind for the passengers, nor even an awning to shelter them from the sun or rain.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were, however, substantial settees placed around the deck, some forward and others aft.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
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 There was no saloon or enclosed apartment of any kind for the passengers, nor even an awning to shelter them from the sun or rain.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading There were, however, substantial settees placed around the deck, some forward and others aft.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The boat was small and quite narrow.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading There was no saloon or enclosed apartment of any kind for the passengers, nor even an awning to shelter them from the sun or rain.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE RIVER.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading There was no saloon or enclosed apartment of any kind for the passengers, nor even an awning to shelter them from the sun or rain.
settees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were, however, substantial settees placed around the deck, some forward and others aft.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading There was no saloon or enclosed apartment of any kind for the passengers, nor even an awning to shelter them from the sun or rain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The boat was small and quite narrow.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There were, however, substantial settees placed around the deck, some forward and others aft.
in the near future
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading There were, however, substantial settees placed around the deck, some forward and others aft.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading There was no saloon or enclosed apartment of any kind for the passengers, nor even an awning to shelter them from the sun or rain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIVER.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no saloon or enclosed apartment of any kind for the passengers, nor even an awning to shelter them from the sun or rain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boat was small and quite narrow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo fell into the line of people that were pressing forward over the plank which led to the boat that the orange woman had directed them to embark in; and they soon found themselves on board.
