used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Its influence was perceptible on the spirits of every body on board the ferry-boat that transported us across the harbour.
agin
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From this reading This day is a tip-topper, and it’s the last we’ll see of the kind till we get back agin, _I_ know.
aint
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From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
(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 All our preparations for the voyage having been completed, we spent the last day at our disposal, in visiting Brooklyn.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All our preparations for the voyage having been completed, we spent the last day at our disposal, in visiting Brooklyn.
atween
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From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading This day is a tip-topper, and it’s the last we’ll see of the kind till we get back agin, _I_ know.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All our preparations for the voyage having been completed, we spent the last day at our disposal, in visiting Brooklyn.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Its influence was perceptible on the spirits of every body on board the ferry-boat that transported us across the harbour.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Its influence was perceptible on the spirits of every body on board the ferry-boat that transported us across the harbour.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading All our preparations for the voyage having been completed, we spent the last day at our disposal, in visiting Brooklyn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
can't
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From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
choosesverbUS /ˈtʃuːzəz/
third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading All our preparations for the voyage having been completed, we spent the last day at our disposal, in visiting Brooklyn.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All our preparations for the voyage having been completed, we spent the last day at our disposal, in visiting Brooklyn.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading All our preparations for the voyage having been completed, we spent the last day at our disposal, in visiting Brooklyn.
at any time
From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Its influence was perceptible on the spirits of every body on board the ferry-boat that transported us across the harbour.
ferry-boat
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From this reading Its influence was perceptible on the spirits of every body on board the ferry-boat that transported us across the harbour.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All our preparations for the voyage having been completed, we spent the last day at our disposal, in visiting Brooklyn.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading This day is a tip-topper, and it’s the last we’ll see of the kind till we get back agin, _I_ know.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading Its influence was perceptible on the spirits of every body on board the ferry-boat that transported us across the harbour.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading All our preparations for the voyage having been completed, we spent the last day at our disposal, in visiting Brooklyn.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This day is a tip-topper, and it’s the last we’ll see of the kind till we get back agin, _I_ know.
I've
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From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All our preparations for the voyage having been completed, we spent the last day at our disposal, in visiting Brooklyn.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Its influence was perceptible on the spirits of every body on board the ferry-boat that transported us across the harbour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This day is a tip-topper, and it’s the last we’ll see of the kind till we get back agin, _I_ know.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
it's
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From this reading This day is a tip-topper, and it’s the last we’ll see of the kind till we get back agin, _I_ know.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its influence was perceptible on the spirits of every body on board the ferry-boat that transported us across the harbour.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading This day is a tip-topper, and it’s the last we’ll see of the kind till we get back agin, _I_ know.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This day is a tip-topper, and it’s the last we’ll see of the kind till we get back agin, _I_ know.
immediately past
From this reading All our preparations for the voyage having been completed, we spent the last day at our disposal, in visiting Brooklyn.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
not any; not one
From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
NovanounUS /ˈnoʊvə/
a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process
From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Its influence was perceptible on the spirits of every body on board the ferry-boat that transported us across the harbour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Its influence was perceptible on the spirits of every body on board the ferry-boat that transported us across the harbour.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading All our preparations for the voyage having been completed, we spent the last day at our disposal, in visiting Brooklyn.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading Its influence was perceptible on the spirits of every body on board the ferry-boat that transported us across the harbour.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading All our preparations for the voyage having been completed, we spent the last day at our disposal, in visiting Brooklyn.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
Scotia
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From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
SlicknounUS /slɪk/
a slippery smoothness
From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading All our preparations for the voyage having been completed, we spent the last day at our disposal, in visiting Brooklyn.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Its influence was perceptible on the spirits of every body on board the ferry-boat that transported us across the harbour.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
temperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Its influence was perceptible on the spirits of every body on board the ferry-boat that transported us across the harbour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All our preparations for the voyage having been completed, we spent the last day at our disposal, in visiting Brooklyn.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
up to a particular time
From this reading This day is a tip-topper, and it’s the last we’ll see of the kind till we get back agin, _I_ know.
tip-topper
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From this reading This day is a tip-topper, and it’s the last we’ll see of the kind till we get back agin, _I_ know.
transportedverbUS /trænˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading Its influence was perceptible on the spirits of every body on board the ferry-boat that transported us across the harbour.
uncloudedadjective
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Its influence was perceptible on the spirits of every body on board the ferry-boat that transported us across the harbour.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading All our preparations for the voyage having been completed, we spent the last day at our disposal, in visiting Brooklyn.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading All our preparations for the voyage having been completed, we spent the last day at our disposal, in visiting Brooklyn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading All our preparations for the voyage having been completed, we spent the last day at our disposal, in visiting Brooklyn.
we'll
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From this reading This day is a tip-topper, and it’s the last we’ll see of the kind till we get back agin, _I_ know.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
westwardly
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From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
at the time that
From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The weather was uncommonly fine, the sky being perfectly clear and unclouded; and though the sun shone out brilliantly, the heat was tempered by a cool, bracing, westwardly wind.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
but in spite of that
From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
you'll
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From this reading “Squire,” said Mr. Slick, aint this as pretty a day as you’ll see atween this and Nova Scotia?--You can’t beat American weather, when it chooses, in no part of the world I’ve ever been in yet.
