used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sidney Prale folded the piece of paper carefully and slipped it into his wallet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Sidney Prale folded the piece of paper carefully and slipped it into his wallet.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He finished his packing, locked the suit case, put on coat and hat and went out upon the deck.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He finished his packing, locked the suit case, put on coat and hat and went out upon the deck.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading He finished his packing, locked the suit case, put on coat and hat and went out upon the deck.
dockingnounUS /ˈdɑːkɪŋ/
the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes
From this reading The _Manatee_ was docking.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading He finished his packing, locked the suit case, put on coat and hat and went out upon the deck.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Sidney Prale folded the piece of paper carefully and slipped it into his wallet.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He finished his packing, locked the suit case, put on coat and hat and went out upon the deck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He finished his packing, locked the suit case, put on coat and hat and went out upon the deck.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sidney Prale folded the piece of paper carefully and slipped it into his wallet.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sidney Prale folded the piece of paper carefully and slipped it into his wallet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sidney Prale folded the piece of paper carefully and slipped it into his wallet.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading He finished his packing, locked the suit case, put on coat and hat and went out upon the deck.
ManateenounUS /ˈmænətiː/
sirenian mammal of tropical coastal waters of America; the flat tail is rounded
From this reading The _Manatee_ was docking.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
notablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtəbli/
especially; in particular
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sidney Prale folded the piece of paper carefully and slipped it into his wallet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He finished his packing, locked the suit case, put on coat and hat and went out upon the deck.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading He finished his packing, locked the suit case, put on coat and hat and went out upon the deck.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Sidney Prale folded the piece of paper carefully and slipped it into his wallet.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Sidney Prale folded the piece of paper carefully and slipped it into his wallet.
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From this reading Sidney Prale folded the piece of paper carefully and slipped it into his wallet.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He finished his packing, locked the suit case, put on coat and hat and went out upon the deck.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
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inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Sidney Prale folded the piece of paper carefully and slipped it into his wallet.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He finished his packing, locked the suit case, put on coat and hat and went out upon the deck.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sidney Prale folded the piece of paper carefully and slipped it into his wallet.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading A throng was on the wharf.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He finished his packing, locked the suit case, put on coat and hat and went out upon the deck.
walletnounUS /ˈwɔːlət/
a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
From this reading Sidney Prale folded the piece of paper carefully and slipped it into his wallet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The _Manatee_ was docking.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He finished his packing, locked the suit case, put on coat and hat and went out upon the deck.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading A throng was on the wharf.
WinningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
a late time of life
From this reading Winning a fortune in ten years in a foreign country had taught Prale many things, notably that everything has its cause and effect, and that things that seem trifles may turn out to be of great importance later.
