used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Prophecy Fulfilled Among the passengers disembarking from a steamer at a Brooklyn pier was a tall, gaunt man, who walked with a slight limp.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Staring at an advertisement, he called a waiter.
(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 He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A Prophecy Fulfilled Among the passengers disembarking from a steamer at a Brooklyn pier was a tall, gaunt man, who walked with a slight limp.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Staring at an advertisement, he called a waiter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Send out and get me that book," he said, "as quick as you can."
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A Prophecy Fulfilled Among the passengers disembarking from a steamer at a Brooklyn pier was a tall, gaunt man, who walked with a slight limp.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "Send out and get me that book," he said, "as quick as you can."
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading A Prophecy Fulfilled Among the passengers disembarking from a steamer at a Brooklyn pier was a tall, gaunt man, who walked with a slight limp.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Staring at an advertisement, he called a waiter.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Send out and get me that book," he said, "as quick as you can."
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
true confidential information
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
disembarking
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From this reading A Prophecy Fulfilled Among the passengers disembarking from a steamer at a Brooklyn pier was a tall, gaunt man, who walked with a slight limp.
remove the dust from
From this reading He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
take in solid food
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
a boy or man
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Prophecy Fulfilled Among the passengers disembarking from a steamer at a Brooklyn pier was a tall, gaunt man, who walked with a slight limp.
FulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading A Prophecy Fulfilled Among the passengers disembarking from a steamer at a Brooklyn pier was a tall, gaunt man, who walked with a slight limp.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading A Prophecy Fulfilled Among the passengers disembarking from a steamer at a Brooklyn pier was a tall, gaunt man, who walked with a slight limp.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Send out and get me that book," he said, "as quick as you can."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading A Prophecy Fulfilled Among the passengers disembarking from a steamer at a Brooklyn pier was a tall, gaunt man, who walked with a slight limp.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A Prophecy Fulfilled Among the passengers disembarking from a steamer at a Brooklyn pier was a tall, gaunt man, who walked with a slight limp.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Send out and get me that book," he said, "as quick as you can."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Send out and get me that book," he said, "as quick as you can."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
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 A Prophecy Fulfilled Among the passengers disembarking from a steamer at a Brooklyn pier was a tall, gaunt man, who walked with a slight limp.
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 Prophecy Fulfilled Among the passengers disembarking from a steamer at a Brooklyn pier was a tall, gaunt man, who walked with a slight limp.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
ProphecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading A Prophecy Fulfilled Among the passengers disembarking from a steamer at a Brooklyn pier was a tall, gaunt man, who walked with a slight limp.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Send out and get me that book," he said, "as quick as you can."
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Send out and get me that book," he said, "as quick as you can."
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Send out and get me that book," he said, "as quick as you can."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading A Prophecy Fulfilled Among the passengers disembarking from a steamer at a Brooklyn pier was a tall, gaunt man, who walked with a slight limp.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
in the near future
From this reading He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Staring at an advertisement, he called a waiter.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading A Prophecy Fulfilled Among the passengers disembarking from a steamer at a Brooklyn pier was a tall, gaunt man, who walked with a slight limp.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A Prophecy Fulfilled Among the passengers disembarking from a steamer at a Brooklyn pier was a tall, gaunt man, who walked with a slight limp.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
taxicabnounUS /ˈtæksikæb/
a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Prophecy Fulfilled Among the passengers disembarking from a steamer at a Brooklyn pier was a tall, gaunt man, who walked with a slight limp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was alone, and though he nodded pleasantly to one or two of his fellow passengers, he walked by himself, and all details of landing being over, he took a taxicab to a hotel restaurant, glad to eat a luncheon more to his taste than the ship's fare had been.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading Staring at an advertisement, he called a waiter.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A Prophecy Fulfilled Among the passengers disembarking from a steamer at a Brooklyn pier was a tall, gaunt man, who walked with a slight limp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Prophecy Fulfilled Among the passengers disembarking from a steamer at a Brooklyn pier was a tall, gaunt man, who walked with a slight limp.
which person or people
From this reading A Prophecy Fulfilled Among the passengers disembarking from a steamer at a Brooklyn pier was a tall, gaunt man, who walked with a slight limp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Prophecy Fulfilled Among the passengers disembarking from a steamer at a Brooklyn pier was a tall, gaunt man, who walked with a slight limp.
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 He bought several New York papers, and soon became so absorbed in their contents that his carefully selected food might have been dust and ashes for all he knew.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Send out and get me that book," he said, "as quick as you can."
