used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the afternoon we hauled a raft of lumber ashore.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading After supper they came aft, dressed in their best clothes, and repeated their demands of the evening before.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After supper they came aft, dressed in their best clothes, and repeated their demands of the evening before.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon we hauled a raft of lumber ashore.
anew
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading In the afternoon we hauled a raft of lumber ashore.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After supper they came aft, dressed in their best clothes, and repeated their demands of the evening before.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading After supper they came aft, dressed in their best clothes, and repeated their demands of the evening before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After supper they came aft, dressed in their best clothes, and repeated their demands of the evening before.
CARGOnounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
clothing in general
From this reading After supper they came aft, dressed in their best clothes, and repeated their demands of the evening before.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading I drew thirty pounds (a hundred and fifty dollars), remembering that the crew had some "purchases" to make that evening.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading After supper they came aft, dressed in their best clothes, and repeated their demands of the evening before.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading I drew thirty pounds (a hundred and fifty dollars), remembering that the crew had some "purchases" to make that evening.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading After supper they came aft, dressed in their best clothes, and repeated their demands of the evening before.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading I drew thirty pounds (a hundred and fifty dollars), remembering that the crew had some "purchases" to make that evening.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I drew thirty pounds (a hundred and fifty dollars), remembering that the crew had some "purchases" to make that evening.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading I drew thirty pounds (a hundred and fifty dollars), remembering that the crew had some "purchases" to make that evening.
Frisco
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From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading In the afternoon we hauled a raft of lumber ashore.
hiringverbUS /ˈhaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “hire” — engage or hire for work
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
ten 10s
From this reading I drew thirty pounds (a hundred and fifty dollars), remembering that the crew had some "purchases" to make that evening.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
IslesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “isle” — a small island
From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
longshoremennounUS /ˈlɔːŋˈʃɔːrmɪn/
plural of “longshoreman” — a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port
From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading In the afternoon we hauled a raft of lumber ashore.
engage in
From this reading I drew thirty pounds (a hundred and fifty dollars), remembering that the crew had some "purchases" to make that evening.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
the force of workers available
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
not any; not one
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading I drew thirty pounds (a hundred and fifty dollars), remembering that the crew had some "purchases" to make that evening.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
profanitynounUS /proʊˈfænəti/
vulgar or irreverent speech or action
From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading I drew thirty pounds (a hundred and fifty dollars), remembering that the crew had some "purchases" to make that evening.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading In the afternoon we hauled a raft of lumber ashore.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading I drew thirty pounds (a hundred and fifty dollars), remembering that the crew had some "purchases" to make that evening.
recurring again and again
From this reading After supper they came aft, dressed in their best clothes, and repeated their demands of the evening before.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
transport commercially
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I drew thirty pounds (a hundred and fifty dollars), remembering that the crew had some "purchases" to make that evening.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After supper they came aft, dressed in their best clothes, and repeated their demands of the evening before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I drew thirty pounds (a hundred and fifty dollars), remembering that the crew had some "purchases" to make that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After supper they came aft, dressed in their best clothes, and repeated their demands of the evening before.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After supper they came aft, dressed in their best clothes, and repeated their demands of the evening before.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading I drew thirty pounds (a hundred and fifty dollars), remembering that the crew had some "purchases" to make that evening.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
UNLOADINGnounUS /ənˈloʊdɪŋ/
the labor of taking a load of something off of or out of a vehicle or ship or container etc.
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the afternoon we hauled a raft of lumber ashore.
in or at the place that
From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
winchnounUS /wɪntʃ/
lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was greatly encouraged with this process of unloading; of course it lacked the noise of the steam winch and the occasional profanity of the Frisco longshoremen, but this was the South Sea Isles where work was a pleasure.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading UNLOADING CARGO--AGAIN THE MASTER--NATIVE POLICE I had no difficulty in hiring ten of the little men, and took them off to the ship to work cargo.
