used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
(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 Upon her deck, apart from all other passengers, stood two youths gazing with anxious eyes on the vast city spread out before them.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading His figure seemed already to have gained its full proportions, and in his carriage and tone of voice there was all the pliant grace of youth, combined with manhood's strength and ease.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There, stranger lips shall give the greeting, There, stranger eyes shall mark the meeting; While the bosom, sad and lone, Turns its heavy heart-beats home.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Upon her deck, apart from all other passengers, stood two youths gazing with anxious eyes on the vast city spread out before them.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Upon her deck, apart from all other passengers, stood two youths gazing with anxious eyes on the vast city spread out before them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Upon her deck, apart from all other passengers, stood two youths gazing with anxious eyes on the vast city spread out before them.
cause to be bored
From this reading The taller and elder of the two, bore upon his brow the flush of his twentieth summer.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading There, stranger lips shall give the greeting, There, stranger eyes shall mark the meeting; While the bosom, sad and lone, Turns its heavy heart-beats home.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The taller and elder of the two, bore upon his brow the flush of his twentieth summer.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading His figure seemed already to have gained its full proportions, and in his carriage and tone of voice there was all the pliant grace of youth, combined with manhood's strength and ease.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Upon her deck, apart from all other passengers, stood two youths gazing with anxious eyes on the vast city spread out before them.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading His figure seemed already to have gained its full proportions, and in his carriage and tone of voice there was all the pliant grace of youth, combined with manhood's strength and ease.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Upon her deck, apart from all other passengers, stood two youths gazing with anxious eyes on the vast city spread out before them.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
move gently or carefully
From this reading His figure seemed already to have gained its full proportions, and in his carriage and tone of voice there was all the pliant grace of youth, combined with manhood's strength and ease.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The taller and elder of the two, bore upon his brow the flush of his twentieth summer.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There, stranger lips shall give the greeting, There, stranger eyes shall mark the meeting; While the bosom, sad and lone, Turns its heavy heart-beats home.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading His figure seemed already to have gained its full proportions, and in his carriage and tone of voice there was all the pliant grace of youth, combined with manhood's strength and ease.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading The taller and elder of the two, bore upon his brow the flush of his twentieth summer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Upon her deck, apart from all other passengers, stood two youths gazing with anxious eyes on the vast city spread out before them.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His figure seemed already to have gained its full proportions, and in his carriage and tone of voice there was all the pliant grace of youth, combined with manhood's strength and ease.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading His figure seemed already to have gained its full proportions, and in his carriage and tone of voice there was all the pliant grace of youth, combined with manhood's strength and ease.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Upon her deck, apart from all other passengers, stood two youths gazing with anxious eyes on the vast city spread out before them.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There, stranger lips shall give the greeting, There, stranger eyes shall mark the meeting; While the bosom, sad and lone, Turns its heavy heart-beats home.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading His figure seemed already to have gained its full proportions, and in his carriage and tone of voice there was all the pliant grace of youth, combined with manhood's strength and ease.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading There, stranger lips shall give the greeting, There, stranger eyes shall mark the meeting; While the bosom, sad and lone, Turns its heavy heart-beats home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His figure seemed already to have gained its full proportions, and in his carriage and tone of voice there was all the pliant grace of youth, combined with manhood's strength and ease.
heart-beats
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From this reading There, stranger lips shall give the greeting, There, stranger eyes shall mark the meeting; While the bosom, sad and lone, Turns its heavy heart-beats home.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading There, stranger lips shall give the greeting, There, stranger eyes shall mark the meeting; While the bosom, sad and lone, Turns its heavy heart-beats home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The taller and elder of the two, bore upon his brow the flush of his twentieth summer.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There, stranger lips shall give the greeting, There, stranger eyes shall mark the meeting; While the bosom, sad and lone, Turns its heavy heart-beats home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His figure seemed already to have gained its full proportions, and in his carriage and tone of voice there was all the pliant grace of youth, combined with manhood's strength and ease.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There, stranger lips shall give the greeting, There, stranger eyes shall mark the meeting; While the bosom, sad and lone, Turns its heavy heart-beats home.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading There, stranger lips shall give the greeting, There, stranger eyes shall mark the meeting; While the bosom, sad and lone, Turns its heavy heart-beats home.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading There, stranger lips shall give the greeting, There, stranger eyes shall mark the meeting; While the bosom, sad and lone, Turns its heavy heart-beats home.
manhood's
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From this reading His figure seemed already to have gained its full proportions, and in his carriage and tone of voice there was all the pliant grace of youth, combined with manhood's strength and ease.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading There, stranger lips shall give the greeting, There, stranger eyes shall mark the meeting; While the bosom, sad and lone, Turns its heavy heart-beats home.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading There, stranger lips shall give the greeting, There, stranger eyes shall mark the meeting; While the bosom, sad and lone, Turns its heavy heart-beats home.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Upon her deck, apart from all other passengers, stood two youths gazing with anxious eyes on the vast city spread out before them.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Upon her deck, apart from all other passengers, stood two youths gazing with anxious eyes on the vast city spread out before them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Upon her deck, apart from all other passengers, stood two youths gazing with anxious eyes on the vast city spread out before them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
the act of departing politely
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
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 Upon her deck, apart from all other passengers, stood two youths gazing with anxious eyes on the vast city spread out before them.
pliantadjectiveUS /ˈplaɪənt/
capable of being influenced or formed
From this reading His figure seemed already to have gained its full proportions, and in his carriage and tone of voice there was all the pliant grace of youth, combined with manhood's strength and ease.
ploughedadjectiveUS /plaʊd/
(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading His figure seemed already to have gained its full proportions, and in his carriage and tone of voice there was all the pliant grace of youth, combined with manhood's strength and ease.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading There, stranger lips shall give the greeting, There, stranger eyes shall mark the meeting; While the bosom, sad and lone, Turns its heavy heart-beats home.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His figure seemed already to have gained its full proportions, and in his carriage and tone of voice there was all the pliant grace of youth, combined with manhood's strength and ease.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading There, stranger lips shall give the greeting, There, stranger eyes shall mark the meeting; While the bosom, sad and lone, Turns its heavy heart-beats home.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Upon her deck, apart from all other passengers, stood two youths gazing with anxious eyes on the vast city spread out before them.
make steady
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Upon her deck, apart from all other passengers, stood two youths gazing with anxious eyes on the vast city spread out before them.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading There, stranger lips shall give the greeting, There, stranger eyes shall mark the meeting; While the bosom, sad and lone, Turns its heavy heart-beats home.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading His figure seemed already to have gained its full proportions, and in his carriage and tone of voice there was all the pliant grace of youth, combined with manhood's strength and ease.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The taller and elder of the two, bore upon his brow the flush of his twentieth summer.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The taller and elder of the two, bore upon his brow the flush of his twentieth summer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There, stranger lips shall give the greeting, There, stranger eyes shall mark the meeting; While the bosom, sad and lone, Turns its heavy heart-beats home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Upon her deck, apart from all other passengers, stood two youths gazing with anxious eyes on the vast city spread out before them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, stranger lips shall give the greeting, There, stranger eyes shall mark the meeting; While the bosom, sad and lone, Turns its heavy heart-beats home.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading His figure seemed already to have gained its full proportions, and in his carriage and tone of voice there was all the pliant grace of youth, combined with manhood's strength and ease.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading There, stranger lips shall give the greeting, There, stranger eyes shall mark the meeting; While the bosom, sad and lone, Turns its heavy heart-beats home.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading The taller and elder of the two, bore upon his brow the flush of his twentieth summer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Upon her deck, apart from all other passengers, stood two youths gazing with anxious eyes on the vast city spread out before them.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon her deck, apart from all other passengers, stood two youths gazing with anxious eyes on the vast city spread out before them.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Upon her deck, apart from all other passengers, stood two youths gazing with anxious eyes on the vast city spread out before them.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His figure seemed already to have gained its full proportions, and in his carriage and tone of voice there was all the pliant grace of youth, combined with manhood's strength and ease.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
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 September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There, stranger lips shall give the greeting, There, stranger eyes shall mark the meeting; While the bosom, sad and lone, Turns its heavy heart-beats home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A September sun was casting its parting rays far over the dull waters of the Mississippi, as a steamer, with steady course, ploughed her way through the thick waves and "rounded to" at the thronged and busy wharf of New Orleans.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading His figure seemed already to have gained its full proportions, and in his carriage and tone of voice there was all the pliant grace of youth, combined with manhood's strength and ease.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Upon her deck, apart from all other passengers, stood two youths gazing with anxious eyes on the vast city spread out before them.
