used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
(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 Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
any thing at all
From this reading Nor did Beth hear anything outside her stateroom door that indicated a search of the passengers’ quarters for the runaway girl.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RIVERCLIFF LANDING Beth was roused from her reverie by the mournful tooting of the _Water Wagtail’s_ whistle for the landing at Marbury.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading What would the authorities do to her if it was learned that she had hidden Cynthia away?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading What would the authorities do to her if it was learned that she had hidden Cynthia away?
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading RIVERCLIFF LANDING Beth was roused from her reverie by the mournful tooting of the _Water Wagtail’s_ whistle for the landing at Marbury.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading RIVERCLIFF LANDING Beth was roused from her reverie by the mournful tooting of the _Water Wagtail’s_ whistle for the landing at Marbury.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
dischargingverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What would the authorities do to her if it was learned that she had hidden Cynthia away?
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Nor did Beth hear anything outside her stateroom door that indicated a search of the passengers’ quarters for the runaway girl.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
Fogg
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From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RIVERCLIFF LANDING Beth was roused from her reverie by the mournful tooting of the _Water Wagtail’s_ whistle for the landing at Marbury.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading RIVERCLIFF LANDING Beth was roused from her reverie by the mournful tooting of the _Water Wagtail’s_ whistle for the landing at Marbury.
a young female
From this reading Nor did Beth hear anything outside her stateroom door that indicated a search of the passengers’ quarters for the runaway girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What would the authorities do to her if it was learned that she had hidden Cynthia away?
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Nor did Beth hear anything outside her stateroom door that indicated a search of the passengers’ quarters for the runaway girl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading RIVERCLIFF LANDING Beth was roused from her reverie by the mournful tooting of the _Water Wagtail’s_ whistle for the landing at Marbury.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
not accessible to view
From this reading What would the authorities do to her if it was learned that she had hidden Cynthia away?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What would the authorities do to her if it was learned that she had hidden Cynthia away?
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Nor did Beth hear anything outside her stateroom door that indicated a search of the passengers’ quarters for the runaway girl.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What would the authorities do to her if it was learned that she had hidden Cynthia away?
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading RIVERCLIFF LANDING Beth was roused from her reverie by the mournful tooting of the _Water Wagtail’s_ whistle for the landing at Marbury.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading What would the authorities do to her if it was learned that she had hidden Cynthia away?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Beth was a little worried, now she stopped to think of the matter more seriously.
Marbury
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From this reading RIVERCLIFF LANDING Beth was roused from her reverie by the mournful tooting of the _Water Wagtail’s_ whistle for the landing at Marbury.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Beth was a little worried, now she stopped to think of the matter more seriously.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Beth was a little worried, now she stopped to think of the matter more seriously.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading RIVERCLIFF LANDING Beth was roused from her reverie by the mournful tooting of the _Water Wagtail’s_ whistle for the landing at Marbury.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did Beth hear anything outside her stateroom door that indicated a search of the passengers’ quarters for the runaway girl.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Beth was a little worried, now she stopped to think of the matter more seriously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RIVERCLIFF LANDING Beth was roused from her reverie by the mournful tooting of the _Water Wagtail’s_ whistle for the landing at Marbury.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Nor did Beth hear anything outside her stateroom door that indicated a search of the passengers’ quarters for the runaway girl.
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 Nor did Beth hear anything outside her stateroom door that indicated a search of the passengers’ quarters for the runaway girl.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Nor did Beth hear anything outside her stateroom door that indicated a search of the passengers’ quarters for the runaway girl.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading RIVERCLIFF LANDING Beth was roused from her reverie by the mournful tooting of the _Water Wagtail’s_ whistle for the landing at Marbury.
RIVERCLIFF
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RIVERCLIFF LANDING Beth was roused from her reverie by the mournful tooting of the _Water Wagtail’s_ whistle for the landing at Marbury.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading RIVERCLIFF LANDING Beth was roused from her reverie by the mournful tooting of the _Water Wagtail’s_ whistle for the landing at Marbury.
runawaynounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading Nor did Beth hear anything outside her stateroom door that indicated a search of the passengers’ quarters for the runaway girl.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
in a serious manner
From this reading Beth was a little worried, now she stopped to think of the matter more seriously.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading Nor did Beth hear anything outside her stateroom door that indicated a search of the passengers’ quarters for the runaway girl.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Beth was a little worried, now she stopped to think of the matter more seriously.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nor did Beth hear anything outside her stateroom door that indicated a search of the passengers’ quarters for the runaway girl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RIVERCLIFF LANDING Beth was roused from her reverie by the mournful tooting of the _Water Wagtail’s_ whistle for the landing at Marbury.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Beth was a little worried, now she stopped to think of the matter more seriously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
tooting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RIVERCLIFF LANDING Beth was roused from her reverie by the mournful tooting of the _Water Wagtail’s_ whistle for the landing at Marbury.
Wagtail's
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From this reading RIVERCLIFF LANDING Beth was roused from her reverie by the mournful tooting of the _Water Wagtail’s_ whistle for the landing at Marbury.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RIVERCLIFF LANDING Beth was roused from her reverie by the mournful tooting of the _Water Wagtail’s_ whistle for the landing at Marbury.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading RIVERCLIFF LANDING Beth was roused from her reverie by the mournful tooting of the _Water Wagtail’s_ whistle for the landing at Marbury.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What would the authorities do to her if it was learned that she had hidden Cynthia away?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading RIVERCLIFF LANDING Beth was roused from her reverie by the mournful tooting of the _Water Wagtail’s_ whistle for the landing at Marbury.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Beth was a little worried, now she stopped to think of the matter more seriously.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Here Cynthia Fogg expected her pursuers would come aboard to search the boat for her; but she was a sound sleeper and did not arouse at all while the steamer was at the dock, discharging and receiving freight.
