used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The lads were standing on the forward deck of a great trans-Atlantic liner that was edging its way into New York harbor.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading HOME AT LAST "Recognize that, Jack?" asked Frank, pointing across the water.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Rather," he said, "although I only saw it once before.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading HOME AT LAST "Recognize that, Jack?" asked Frank, pointing across the water.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOME AT LAST "Recognize that, Jack?" asked Frank, pointing across the water.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Rather," he said, "although I only saw it once before.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The lads were standing on the forward deck of a great trans-Atlantic liner that was edging its way into New York harbor.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Jack looked in the direction Frank indicated.
edgingnounUS /ˈedʒɪŋ/
border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)
From this reading The lads were standing on the forward deck of a great trans-Atlantic liner that was edging its way into New York harbor.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The lads were standing on the forward deck of a great trans-Atlantic liner that was edging its way into New York harbor.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading HOME AT LAST "Recognize that, Jack?" asked Frank, pointing across the water.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The lads were standing on the forward deck of a great trans-Atlantic liner that was edging its way into New York harbor.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The lads were standing on the forward deck of a great trans-Atlantic liner that was edging its way into New York harbor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Rather," he said, "although I only saw it once before.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOME AT LAST "Recognize that, Jack?" asked Frank, pointing across the water.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Rather," he said, "although I only saw it once before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack looked in the direction Frank indicated.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Jack looked in the direction Frank indicated.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The lads were standing on the forward deck of a great trans-Atlantic liner that was edging its way into New York harbor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Rather," he said, "although I only saw it once before.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The lads were standing on the forward deck of a great trans-Atlantic liner that was edging its way into New York harbor.
a small worthless amount
From this reading HOME AT LAST "Recognize that, Jack?" asked Frank, pointing across the water.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The lads were standing on the forward deck of a great trans-Atlantic liner that was edging its way into New York harbor.
immediately past
From this reading HOME AT LAST "Recognize that, Jack?" asked Frank, pointing across the water.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading That's the Statue of Liberty."
linernounUS /ˈlaɪnər/
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading The lads were standing on the forward deck of a great trans-Atlantic liner that was edging its way into New York harbor.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jack looked in the direction Frank indicated.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The lads were standing on the forward deck of a great trans-Atlantic liner that was edging its way into New York harbor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lads were standing on the forward deck of a great trans-Atlantic liner that was edging its way into New York harbor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The lads were standing on the forward deck of a great trans-Atlantic liner that was edging its way into New York harbor.
on one occasion
From this reading "Rather," he said, "although I only saw it once before.
and nothing more
From this reading "Rather," he said, "although I only saw it once before.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading HOME AT LAST "Recognize that, Jack?" asked Frank, pointing across the water.
on the contrary
From this reading "Rather," he said, "although I only saw it once before.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading HOME AT LAST "Recognize that, Jack?" asked Frank, pointing across the water.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Rather," he said, "although I only saw it once before.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Rather," he said, "although I only saw it once before.
having a supporting base
From this reading The lads were standing on the forward deck of a great trans-Atlantic liner that was edging its way into New York harbor.
StatuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading That's the Statue of Liberty."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOME AT LAST "Recognize that, Jack?" asked Frank, pointing across the water.
That's
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From this reading That's the Statue of Liberty."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOME AT LAST "Recognize that, Jack?" asked Frank, pointing across the water.
trans-Atlantic
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From this reading The lads were standing on the forward deck of a great trans-Atlantic liner that was edging its way into New York harbor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lads were standing on the forward deck of a great trans-Atlantic liner that was edging its way into New York harbor.
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 HOME AT LAST "Recognize that, Jack?" asked Frank, pointing across the water.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The lads were standing on the forward deck of a great trans-Atlantic liner that was edging its way into New York harbor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lads were standing on the forward deck of a great trans-Atlantic liner that was edging its way into New York harbor.
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 The lads were standing on the forward deck of a great trans-Atlantic liner that was edging its way into New York harbor.
