touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
AlgonquinnounUS /ælˈɡɑːŋkwɪn/
a member of any of the North American Indian groups speaking an Algonquian language and originally living in the subarctic regions of eastern Canada
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was still more surprised to see that his face was beaming with good nature, as he hailed the captain.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading She was still more surprised to see that his face was beaming with good nature, as he hailed the captain.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
Brians
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From this reading But then, she did not, as yet, know Lawyer Edward Brians.
bumpedverbUS /bʌmpt/
past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But then, she did not, as yet, know Lawyer Edward Brians.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading She was still more surprised to see that his face was beaming with good nature, as he hailed the captain.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But then, she did not, as yet, know Lawyer Edward Brians.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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operate or control a vehicle
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King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading But then, she did not, as yet, know Lawyer Edward Brians.
an opposing military force
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She was still more surprised to see that his face was beaming with good nature, as he hailed the captain.
about to be mentioned or specified
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a young female
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GLEAMverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She was still more surprised to see that his face was beaming with good nature, as he hailed the captain.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading She was still more surprised to see that his face was beaming with good nature, as he hailed the captain.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was still more surprised to see that his face was beaming with good nature, as he hailed the captain.
Hech
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From this reading "Hech, Jamie, lad!" he shouted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was still more surprised to see that his face was beaming with good nature, as he hailed the captain.
HootnounUS /huːt/
a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
From this reading "Hoot!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
Inverness
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From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
Jamie
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From this reading "Hech, Jamie, lad!" he shouted.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But then, she did not, as yet, know Lawyer Edward Brians.
a boy or man
From this reading "Hech, Jamie, lad!" he shouted.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading But then, she did not, as yet, know Lawyer Edward Brians.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was still more surprised to see that his face was beaming with good nature, as he hailed the captain.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She was still more surprised to see that his face was beaming with good nature, as he hailed the captain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But then, she did not, as yet, know Lawyer Edward Brians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was still more surprised to see that his face was beaming with good nature, as he hailed the captain.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Hech, Jamie, lad!" he shouted.
having a supporting base
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was still more surprised to see that his face was beaming with good nature, as he hailed the captain.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was still more surprised to see that his face was beaming with good nature, as he hailed the captain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But then, she did not, as yet, know Lawyer Edward Brians.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
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 FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
at the time that
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FOLLOWING THE GLEAM When the _Inverness_ bumped against the wharf at Algonquin, the strange girl, standing with her bag in her hand, waiting to step ashore, was surprised to see the late enemy of the boat drive down upon the dock.
but in spite of that
From this reading But then, she did not, as yet, know Lawyer Edward Brians.
