used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In his present sore and bitter state of mind the prospect of a row was rather welcome than otherwise.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "He's been filled up with great stories about me," thought Evan.
anew
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
(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 found Denton taking tickets at the gangway as before, but it was a very different face that Denton turned to him this morning; censure, reproach and apprehension all had a part in his expression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading He found Denton taking tickets at the gangway as before, but it was a very different face that Denton turned to him this morning; censure, reproach and apprehension all had a part in his expression.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He timed himself to arrive at the East Twentieth street pier at nine-twenty, that is to say ten minutes before the steamboat was due to leave.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He found Denton taking tickets at the gangway as before, but it was a very different face that Denton turned to him this morning; censure, reproach and apprehension all had a part in his expression.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He timed himself to arrive at the East Twentieth street pier at nine-twenty, that is to say ten minutes before the steamboat was due to leave.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "He's been filled up with great stories about me," thought Evan.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He timed himself to arrive at the East Twentieth street pier at nine-twenty, that is to say ten minutes before the steamboat was due to leave.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading In his present sore and bitter state of mind the prospect of a row was rather welcome than otherwise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He found Denton taking tickets at the gangway as before, but it was a very different face that Denton turned to him this morning; censure, reproach and apprehension all had a part in his expression.
censurenounUS /ˈsenʃər/
harsh criticism or disapproval
From this reading He found Denton taking tickets at the gangway as before, but it was a very different face that Denton turned to him this morning; censure, reproach and apprehension all had a part in his expression.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
Denton
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From this reading He found Denton taking tickets at the gangway as before, but it was a very different face that Denton turned to him this morning; censure, reproach and apprehension all had a part in his expression.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He found Denton taking tickets at the gangway as before, but it was a very different face that Denton turned to him this morning; censure, reproach and apprehension all had a part in his expression.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading He timed himself to arrive at the East Twentieth street pier at nine-twenty, that is to say ten minutes before the steamboat was due to leave.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading He timed himself to arrive at the East Twentieth street pier at nine-twenty, that is to say ten minutes before the steamboat was due to leave.
ERNESTINA
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From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
Ernestina's
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From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
Evan
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From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He found Denton taking tickets at the gangway as before, but it was a very different face that Denton turned to him this morning; censure, reproach and apprehension all had a part in his expression.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He found Denton taking tickets at the gangway as before, but it was a very different face that Denton turned to him this morning; censure, reproach and apprehension all had a part in his expression.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading "He's been filled up with great stories about me," thought Evan.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
set up or found
From this reading He found Denton taking tickets at the gangway as before, but it was a very different face that Denton turned to him this morning; censure, reproach and apprehension all had a part in his expression.
gangwaynoun
a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)
From this reading He found Denton taking tickets at the gangway as before, but it was a very different face that Denton turned to him this morning; censure, reproach and apprehension all had a part in his expression.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "He's been filled up with great stories about me," thought Evan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
He's
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From this reading "He's been filled up with great stories about me," thought Evan.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He found Denton taking tickets at the gangway as before, but it was a very different face that Denton turned to him this morning; censure, reproach and apprehension all had a part in his expression.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He timed himself to arrive at the East Twentieth street pier at nine-twenty, that is to say ten minutes before the steamboat was due to leave.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his present sore and bitter state of mind the prospect of a row was rather welcome than otherwise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He timed himself to arrive at the East Twentieth street pier at nine-twenty, that is to say ten minutes before the steamboat was due to leave.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
go away from a place
From this reading He timed himself to arrive at the East Twentieth street pier at nine-twenty, that is to say ten minutes before the steamboat was due to leave.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He's been filled up with great stories about me," thought Evan.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In his present sore and bitter state of mind the prospect of a row was rather welcome than otherwise.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He timed himself to arrive at the East Twentieth street pier at nine-twenty, that is to say ten minutes before the steamboat was due to leave.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He found Denton taking tickets at the gangway as before, but it was a very different face that Denton turned to him this morning; censure, reproach and apprehension all had a part in his expression.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
nine-twenty
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From this reading He timed himself to arrive at the East Twentieth street pier at nine-twenty, that is to say ten minutes before the steamboat was due to leave.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
in other respects or ways
From this reading In his present sore and bitter state of mind the prospect of a row was rather welcome than otherwise.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He found Denton taking tickets at the gangway as before, but it was a very different face that Denton turned to him this morning; censure, reproach and apprehension all had a part in his expression.
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 He timed himself to arrive at the East Twentieth street pier at nine-twenty, that is to say ten minutes before the steamboat was due to leave.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In his present sore and bitter state of mind the prospect of a row was rather welcome than otherwise.
the possibility of future success
From this reading In his present sore and bitter state of mind the prospect of a row was rather welcome than otherwise.
on the contrary
From this reading In his present sore and bitter state of mind the prospect of a row was rather welcome than otherwise.
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading He found Denton taking tickets at the gangway as before, but it was a very different face that Denton turned to him this morning; censure, reproach and apprehension all had a part in his expression.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading In his present sore and bitter state of mind the prospect of a row was rather welcome than otherwise.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
express in words
From this reading He timed himself to arrive at the East Twentieth street pier at nine-twenty, that is to say ten minutes before the steamboat was due to leave.
hurting
From this reading In his present sore and bitter state of mind the prospect of a row was rather welcome than otherwise.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In his present sore and bitter state of mind the prospect of a row was rather welcome than otherwise.
steamboatnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊt/
a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading He timed himself to arrive at the East Twentieth street pier at nine-twenty, that is to say ten minutes before the steamboat was due to leave.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "He's been filled up with great stories about me," thought Evan.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He timed himself to arrive at the East Twentieth street pier at nine-twenty, that is to say ten minutes before the steamboat was due to leave.
carry out
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He found Denton taking tickets at the gangway as before, but it was a very different face that Denton turned to him this morning; censure, reproach and apprehension all had a part in his expression.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He timed himself to arrive at the East Twentieth street pier at nine-twenty, that is to say ten minutes before the steamboat was due to leave.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In his present sore and bitter state of mind the prospect of a row was rather welcome than otherwise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "He's been filled up with great stories about me," thought Evan.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading He found Denton taking tickets at the gangway as before, but it was a very different face that Denton turned to him this morning; censure, reproach and apprehension all had a part in his expression.
timedadjectiveUS /taɪmd/
regularly spaced in time
From this reading He timed himself to arrive at the East Twentieth street pier at nine-twenty, that is to say ten minutes before the steamboat was due to leave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He found Denton taking tickets at the gangway as before, but it was a very different face that Denton turned to him this morning; censure, reproach and apprehension all had a part in his expression.
TwentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading He timed himself to arrive at the East Twentieth street pier at nine-twenty, that is to say ten minutes before the steamboat was due to leave.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "He's been filled up with great stories about me," thought Evan.
precisely as stated
From this reading He found Denton taking tickets at the gangway as before, but it was a very different face that Denton turned to him this morning; censure, reproach and apprehension all had a part in his expression.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
accept gladly
From this reading In his present sore and bitter state of mind the prospect of a row was rather welcome than otherwise.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "He's been filled up with great stories about me," thought Evan.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE _ERNESTINA_ AGAIN The next day was Saturday, and whatever had happened to Evan, he did not forget that this was the day of the _Ernestina's_ excursion, nor would he relinquish his determination to take it.
