used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
in the past
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Instead it was but the happy beginning of something still better; which is what all so-called “endings” ought to be.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
any thing at all
From this reading But this was not a sad occasion, not the regretful ending of anything.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was bearing the larger part of the summer colony back to their winter homes, leaving but a few to wave them a good-bye.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Instead it was but the happy beginning of something still better; which is what all so-called “endings” ought to be.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading It was bearing the larger part of the summer colony back to their winter homes, leaving but a few to wave them a good-bye.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Instead it was but the happy beginning of something still better; which is what all so-called “endings” ought to be.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was bearing the larger part of the summer colony back to their winter homes, leaving but a few to wave them a good-bye.
Carlsen
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From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading It was bearing the larger part of the summer colony back to their winter homes, leaving but a few to wave them a good-bye.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
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 A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading But this was not a sad occasion, not the regretful ending of anything.
endingsnounUS /ˈendɪŋz/
plural of “ending” — the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading Instead it was but the happy beginning of something still better; which is what all so-called “endings” ought to be.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was bearing the larger part of the summer colony back to their winter homes, leaving but a few to wave them a good-bye.
brought together in one place
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading It was bearing the larger part of the summer colony back to their winter homes, leaving but a few to wave them a good-bye.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
handkerchiefsnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs/
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Instead it was but the happy beginning of something still better; which is what all so-called “endings” ought to be.
HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was bearing the larger part of the summer colony back to their winter homes, leaving but a few to wave them a good-bye.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead it was but the happy beginning of something still better; which is what all so-called “endings” ought to be.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Instead it was but the happy beginning of something still better; which is what all so-called “endings” ought to be.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was bearing the larger part of the summer colony back to their winter homes, leaving but a few to wave them a good-bye.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading It was bearing the larger part of the summer colony back to their winter homes, leaving but a few to wave them a good-bye.
the act of departing
From this reading It was bearing the larger part of the summer colony back to their winter homes, leaving but a few to wave them a good-bye.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
Nelly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But this was not a sad occasion, not the regretful ending of anything.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading But this was not a sad occasion, not the regretful ending of anything.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was bearing the larger part of the summer colony back to their winter homes, leaving but a few to wave them a good-bye.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Instead it was but the happy beginning of something still better; which is what all so-called “endings” ought to be.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was bearing the larger part of the summer colony back to their winter homes, leaving but a few to wave them a good-bye.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
regretfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈɡretfəl/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading But this was not a sad occasion, not the regretful ending of anything.
Sackett
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From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading But this was not a sad occasion, not the regretful ending of anything.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading Instead it was but the happy beginning of something still better; which is what all so-called “endings” ought to be.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Instead it was but the happy beginning of something still better; which is what all so-called “endings” ought to be.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
not in physical motion
From this reading Instead it was but the happy beginning of something still better; which is what all so-called “endings” ought to be.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was bearing the larger part of the summer colony back to their winter homes, leaving but a few to wave them a good-bye.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was bearing the larger part of the summer colony back to their winter homes, leaving but a few to wave them a good-bye.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was bearing the larger part of the summer colony back to their winter homes, leaving but a few to wave them a good-bye.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this was not a sad occasion, not the regretful ending of anything.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was bearing the larger part of the summer colony back to their winter homes, leaving but a few to wave them a good-bye.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was bearing the larger part of the summer colony back to their winter homes, leaving but a few to wave them a good-bye.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading A BEGINNING One beautiful blue day early in September, several persons stood on the pier at Old Harbor watching the little steamer move away.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading It was bearing the larger part of the summer colony back to their winter homes, leaving but a few to wave them a good-bye.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Instead it was but the happy beginning of something still better; which is what all so-called “endings” ought to be.
in or at the place that
From this reading Nelly Sackett and Anne Carlsen stood on the pier close together, waving their handkerchiefs to the group gathered on the upper deck of the boat, where Anne had stood alone that June day weeks ago, so helpless and unhappy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Instead it was but the happy beginning of something still better; which is what all so-called “endings” ought to be.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was bearing the larger part of the summer colony back to their winter homes, leaving but a few to wave them a good-bye.
