used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A scene of great animation and excitement was soon transpiring on the pier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A scene of great animation and excitement was soon transpiring on the pier.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading A scene of great animation and excitement was soon transpiring on the pier.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These people were the ones whom they had spotted as smugglers.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
BradysnounUS /ˈbreɪdiz/
plural of “brady” — United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading The two Bradys took up a favorable position and calling the purser of the steamer, they induced him to point out several people whose names they mentioned.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The two Bradys took up a favorable position and calling the purser of the steamer, they induced him to point out several people whose names they mentioned.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A scene of great animation and excitement was soon transpiring on the pier.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The two Bradys took up a favorable position and calling the purser of the steamer, they induced him to point out several people whose names they mentioned.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
gangplanknounUS /ˈɡæŋplæŋk/
a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside
From this reading Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A scene of great animation and excitement was soon transpiring on the pier.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These people were the ones whom they had spotted as smugglers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The two Bradys took up a favorable position and calling the purser of the steamer, they induced him to point out several people whose names they mentioned.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading The two Bradys took up a favorable position and calling the purser of the steamer, they induced him to point out several people whose names they mentioned.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The two Bradys took up a favorable position and calling the purser of the steamer, they induced him to point out several people whose names they mentioned.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The two Bradys took up a favorable position and calling the purser of the steamer, they induced him to point out several people whose names they mentioned.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading NINE SMUGGLERS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A scene of great animation and excitement was soon transpiring on the pier.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A scene of great animation and excitement was soon transpiring on the pier.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These people were the ones whom they had spotted as smugglers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The two Bradys took up a favorable position and calling the purser of the steamer, they induced him to point out several people whose names they mentioned.
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 Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The two Bradys took up a favorable position and calling the purser of the steamer, they induced him to point out several people whose names they mentioned.
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 scene of great animation and excitement was soon transpiring on the pier.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The two Bradys took up a favorable position and calling the purser of the steamer, they induced him to point out several people whose names they mentioned.
portersnounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The two Bradys took up a favorable position and calling the purser of the steamer, they induced him to point out several people whose names they mentioned.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
pursernounUS /ˈpɜːrsər/
an officer aboard a ship who keeps accounts and attends to the passengers' welfare
From this reading The two Bradys took up a favorable position and calling the purser of the steamer, they induced him to point out several people whose names they mentioned.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A scene of great animation and excitement was soon transpiring on the pier.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The two Bradys took up a favorable position and calling the purser of the steamer, they induced him to point out several people whose names they mentioned.
SMUGGLERSnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading NINE SMUGGLERS.
in the near future
From this reading A scene of great animation and excitement was soon transpiring on the pier.
spottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading These people were the ones whom they had spotted as smugglers.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
stevedores
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From this reading Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
swarmingverbUS /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A scene of great animation and excitement was soon transpiring on the pier.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These people were the ones whom they had spotted as smugglers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The two Bradys took up a favorable position and calling the purser of the steamer, they induced him to point out several people whose names they mentioned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The two Bradys took up a favorable position and calling the purser of the steamer, they induced him to point out several people whose names they mentioned.
transpiringadjectiveUS /trænˈspaɪərɪŋ/
that is passing through
From this reading A scene of great animation and excitement was soon transpiring on the pier.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two Bradys took up a favorable position and calling the purser of the steamer, they induced him to point out several people whose names they mentioned.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The two Bradys took up a favorable position and calling the purser of the steamer, they induced him to point out several people whose names they mentioned.
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A scene of great animation and excitement was soon transpiring on the pier.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Passengers were swarming down the gangplank of the big steamer, crowds of friends were waiting to greet them, porters and waiters were landing the baggage on the dock and stevedores were preparing to discharge the cargo.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These people were the ones whom they had spotted as smugglers.
belonging to which person
From this reading The two Bradys took up a favorable position and calling the purser of the steamer, they induced him to point out several people whose names they mentioned.
