AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THAD GETS A SHOCK.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Thad threw a rope ashore to one of these blacks, who whipped it about a post, and the boat presently lay alongside the landing.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading Thad threw a rope ashore to one of these blacks, who whipped it about a post, and the boat presently lay alongside the landing.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading The arrival of the little Tramp did not create anything like the commotion which marked the landing of the big stern-wheel river steam-boat.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The arrival of the little Tramp did not create anything like the commotion which marked the landing of the big stern-wheel river steam-boat.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Thad threw a rope ashore to one of these blacks, who whipped it about a post, and the boat presently lay alongside the landing.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You go ashore and ask questions."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
barkedverbUS /bɑːrkt/
past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The arrival of the little Tramp did not create anything like the commotion which marked the landing of the big stern-wheel river steam-boat.
blacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Thad threw a rope ashore to one of these blacks, who whipped it about a post, and the boat presently lay alongside the landing.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Thad threw a rope ashore to one of these blacks, who whipped it about a post, and the boat presently lay alongside the landing.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading The arrival of the little Tramp did not create anything like the commotion which marked the landing of the big stern-wheel river steam-boat.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
comprisedverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzd/
past form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
craftnounUS /kræft/
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The arrival of the little Tramp did not create anything like the commotion which marked the landing of the big stern-wheel river steam-boat.
crewnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
darkies
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From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The arrival of the little Tramp did not create anything like the commotion which marked the landing of the big stern-wheel river steam-boat.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
DixienounUS /ˈdɪksi/
the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
GETSnounUS /ɡets/
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading THAD GETS A SHOCK.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You go ashore and ask questions."
idlingnounUS /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/
having no employment
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading The arrival of the little Tramp did not create anything like the commotion which marked the landing of the big stern-wheel river steam-boat.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Thad threw a rope ashore to one of these blacks, who whipped it about a post, and the boat presently lay alongside the landing.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The arrival of the little Tramp did not create anything like the commotion which marked the landing of the big stern-wheel river steam-boat.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The arrival of the little Tramp did not create anything like the commotion which marked the landing of the big stern-wheel river steam-boat.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The arrival of the little Tramp did not create anything like the commotion which marked the landing of the big stern-wheel river steam-boat.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The arrival of the little Tramp did not create anything like the commotion which marked the landing of the big stern-wheel river steam-boat.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The arrival of the little Tramp did not create anything like the commotion which marked the landing of the big stern-wheel river steam-boat.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thad threw a rope ashore to one of these blacks, who whipped it about a post, and the boat presently lay alongside the landing.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
possessverbUS /pəˈzes/
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Thad threw a rope ashore to one of these blacks, who whipped it about a post, and the boat presently lay alongside the landing.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Thad threw a rope ashore to one of these blacks, who whipped it about a post, and the boat presently lay alongside the landing.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading "You go ashore and ask questions."
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The arrival of the little Tramp did not create anything like the commotion which marked the landing of the big stern-wheel river steam-boat.
ropenounUS /roʊp/
a strong line
From this reading Thad threw a rope ashore to one of these blacks, who whipped it about a post, and the boat presently lay alongside the landing.
shanty-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
SHOCKnounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading THAD GETS A SHOCK.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
steam-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The arrival of the little Tramp did not create anything like the commotion which marked the landing of the big stern-wheel river steam-boat.
stern-wheel
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From this reading The arrival of the little Tramp did not create anything like the commotion which marked the landing of the big stern-wheel river steam-boat.
strenuouslyadverbUS /ˈstrenjuːəsli/
in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
THAD
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From this reading THAD GETS A SHOCK.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The arrival of the little Tramp did not create anything like the commotion which marked the landing of the big stern-wheel river steam-boat.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Thad threw a rope ashore to one of these blacks, who whipped it about a post, and the boat presently lay alongside the landing.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Thad threw a rope ashore to one of these blacks, who whipped it about a post, and the boat presently lay alongside the landing.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
TrampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading The arrival of the little Tramp did not create anything like the commotion which marked the landing of the big stern-wheel river steam-boat.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The arrival of the little Tramp did not create anything like the commotion which marked the landing of the big stern-wheel river steam-boat.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
whippedverbUS /wɪpt/
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Thad threw a rope ashore to one of these blacks, who whipped it about a post, and the boat presently lay alongside the landing.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Thad threw a rope ashore to one of these blacks, who whipped it about a post, and the boat presently lay alongside the landing.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A few darkies idling on the shore drew near, filled with curiosity when they discovered that only two boys comprised the crew of the floating craft; and Dixie barked strenuously at them, as if to let the community know that while the shanty-boat failed to possess a whistle, it was not without some means of announcing its arrival.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You go ashore and ask questions."
