used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had a cup of coffee and an egg in the station, and then lifted her heavy basket on the car and rode across the city to the wharf.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Setting the cat at liberty she followed him about, and held him on her lap, alternately, until passengers were allowed to board the steamer.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading She had a cup of coffee and an egg in the station, and then lifted her heavy basket on the car and rode across the city to the wharf.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
anew
From this reading She glanced about the cabin as she sat, her arms clasped about the basket, out of whose window Pluto's eyes were again glowering.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Setting the cat at liberty she followed him about, and held him on her lap, alternately, until passengers were allowed to board the steamer.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading Setting the cat at liberty she followed him about, and held him on her lap, alternately, until passengers were allowed to board the steamer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had a cup of coffee and an egg in the station, and then lifted her heavy basket on the car and rode across the city to the wharf.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading She glanced about the cabin as she sat, her arms clasped about the basket, out of whose window Pluto's eyes were again glowering.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She glanced about the cabin as she sat, her arms clasped about the basket, out of whose window Pluto's eyes were again glowering.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Setting the cat at liberty she followed him about, and held him on her lap, alternately, until passengers were allowed to board the steamer.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading She had a cup of coffee and an egg in the station, and then lifted her heavy basket on the car and rode across the city to the wharf.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Setting the cat at liberty she followed him about, and held him on her lap, alternately, until passengers were allowed to board the steamer.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
Brewster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading She glanced about the cabin as she sat, her arms clasped about the basket, out of whose window Pluto's eyes were again glowering.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain and purser were new to her.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading She had a cup of coffee and an egg in the station, and then lifted her heavy basket on the car and rode across the city to the wharf.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Setting the cat at liberty she followed him about, and held him on her lap, alternately, until passengers were allowed to board the steamer.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading She had a cup of coffee and an egg in the station, and then lifted her heavy basket on the car and rode across the city to the wharf.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading She glanced about the cabin as she sat, her arms clasped about the basket, out of whose window Pluto's eyes were again glowering.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading She had a cup of coffee and an egg in the station, and then lifted her heavy basket on the car and rode across the city to the wharf.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading She had a cup of coffee and an egg in the station, and then lifted her heavy basket on the car and rode across the city to the wharf.
eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading She had a cup of coffee and an egg in the station, and then lifted her heavy basket on the car and rode across the city to the wharf.
Eliza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She glanced about the cabin as she sat, her arms clasped about the basket, out of whose window Pluto's eyes were again glowering.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Setting the cat at liberty she followed him about, and held him on her lap, alternately, until passengers were allowed to board the steamer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She glanced about the cabin as she sat, her arms clasped about the basket, out of whose window Pluto's eyes were again glowering.
gloweringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlaʊərɪŋ/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading She glanced about the cabin as she sat, her arms clasped about the basket, out of whose window Pluto's eyes were again glowering.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a cup of coffee and an egg in the station, and then lifted her heavy basket on the car and rode across the city to the wharf.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading She had a cup of coffee and an egg in the station, and then lifted her heavy basket on the car and rode across the city to the wharf.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Setting the cat at liberty she followed him about, and held him on her lap, alternately, until passengers were allowed to board the steamer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had a cup of coffee and an egg in the station, and then lifted her heavy basket on the car and rode across the city to the wharf.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Setting the cat at liberty she followed him about, and held him on her lap, alternately, until passengers were allowed to board the steamer.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading Setting the cat at liberty she followed him about, and held him on her lap, alternately, until passengers were allowed to board the steamer.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Setting the cat at liberty she followed him about, and held him on her lap, alternately, until passengers were allowed to board the steamer.
held up in the air
From this reading She had a cup of coffee and an egg in the station, and then lifted her heavy basket on the car and rode across the city to the wharf.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The captain and purser were new to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She glanced about the cabin as she sat, her arms clasped about the basket, out of whose window Pluto's eyes were again glowering.
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 Setting the cat at liberty she followed him about, and held him on her lap, alternately, until passengers were allowed to board the steamer.
PlutonounUS /ˈpluːtoʊ/
a cartoon character created by Walt Disney
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
Pluto'snounUS /ˈpluːtoʊz/
possessive form of “pluto” — a cartoon character created by Walt Disney
From this reading She glanced about the cabin as she sat, her arms clasped about the basket, out of whose window Pluto's eyes were again glowering.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
pursernounUS /ˈpɜːrsər/
an officer aboard a ship who keeps accounts and attends to the passengers' welfare
From this reading The captain and purser were new to her.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading She had a cup of coffee and an egg in the station, and then lifted her heavy basket on the car and rode across the city to the wharf.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She glanced about the cabin as she sat, her arms clasped about the basket, out of whose window Pluto's eyes were again glowering.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Setting the cat at liberty she followed him about, and held him on her lap, alternately, until passengers were allowed to board the steamer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading She had a cup of coffee and an egg in the station, and then lifted her heavy basket on the car and rode across the city to the wharf.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Setting the cat at liberty she followed him about, and held him on her lap, alternately, until passengers were allowed to board the steamer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She had a cup of coffee and an egg in the station, and then lifted her heavy basket on the car and rode across the city to the wharf.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had a cup of coffee and an egg in the station, and then lifted her heavy basket on the car and rode across the city to the wharf.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Setting the cat at liberty she followed him about, and held him on her lap, alternately, until passengers were allowed to board the steamer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE ARRIVAL Eliza Brewster reached Portland in time for breakfast; and the hours she must spend before the one afternoon boat started for the island were embarrassing ones on account of Pluto.
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 She had a cup of coffee and an egg in the station, and then lifted her heavy basket on the car and rode across the city to the wharf.
belonging to which person
From this reading She glanced about the cabin as she sat, her arms clasped about the basket, out of whose window Pluto's eyes were again glowering.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading She glanced about the cabin as she sat, her arms clasped about the basket, out of whose window Pluto's eyes were again glowering.
