used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The _Helen Mar_ carried no guano, and charged freightage accordingly for being clean.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The _Helen Mar_ carried no guano, and charged freightage accordingly for being clean.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The _Helen Mar_ carried no guano, and charged freightage accordingly for being clean.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The _Helen Mar_ carried no guano, and charged freightage accordingly for being clean.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading The _Helen Mar_ carried no guano, and charged freightage accordingly for being clean.
charterverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrtər/
hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
Chilian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
consignmentnounUS /kənˈsaɪnmənt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE NARRATIVE CONTINUED.
cottonsnounUS /ˈkɑːtənz/
plural of “cotton” — soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
Drygoodsnoun
textiles or clothing and related merchandise
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The _Helen Mar_ carried no guano, and charged freightage accordingly for being clean.
freightagenoun
the charge for transporting something by common carrier
From this reading The _Helen Mar_ carried no guano, and charged freightage accordingly for being clean.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
guanonounUS /ˈɡwɑːnoʊ/
the excrement of sea birds; used as fertilizer
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
GulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
half-dozenadjectiveUS /ˈhæfdʌzən/
denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading THE HOTEL HELEN MAR.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE HOTEL HELEN MAR.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
linensnounUS /ˈlɪnənz/
plural of “linen” — a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
MARverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading THE HOTEL HELEN MAR.
medicinesnounUS /ˈmedəsənz/
plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
millionaire'snounUS /ˌmɪljəˈnerz/
possessive form of “millionaire” — a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
NARRATIVEnounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE NARRATIVE CONTINUED.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
not any; not one
From this reading The _Helen Mar_ carried no guano, and charged freightage accordingly for being clean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
she'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
a particular situation
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
carry out
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOTEL HELEN MAR.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
tinwarenoun
articles of commerce made of tin plate
From this reading Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Most ships trading round the Horn to the West Coast in those days would take a charter on the Gulf Stream to clean them well, on account of carrying guano.
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 Drygoods she'd brought out from New York, linens, cottons, tinware, shoes, and an outfit of furniture for a Chilian millionaire's house, including a half-dozen baby carriages, and a consignment of silk stockings and patent medicines.
