adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a shrill whistle from the captain’s bridge, and the steamer, which had scarcely yet gathered way, swung slowly around.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading In an incredibly short space of time it was alongside, the passenger had climbed up the rope ladder, the pinnace had sheered off and the steamer was once more heading towards the Channel.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In an incredibly short space of time it was alongside, the passenger had climbed up the rope ladder, the pinnace had sheered off and the steamer was once more heading towards the Channel.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a shrill whistle from the captain’s bridge, and the steamer, which had scarcely yet gathered way, swung slowly around.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading There was a shrill whistle from the captain’s bridge, and the steamer, which had scarcely yet gathered way, swung slowly around.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading The newly-arrived passenger was making his way towards the saloon when a voice which seemed to come from behind a pile of rugs heaped around a steamer-chair, arrested his progress.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The newly-arrived passenger was making his way towards the saloon when a voice which seemed to come from behind a pile of rugs heaped around a steamer-chair, arrested his progress.
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading There was a shrill whistle from the captain’s bridge, and the steamer, which had scarcely yet gathered way, swung slowly around.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Rushing up towards it through the mists came a little naval launch, in the stern of which a single man was seated.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading There was a shrill whistle from the captain’s bridge, and the steamer, which had scarcely yet gathered way, swung slowly around.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading In an incredibly short space of time it was alongside, the passenger had climbed up the rope ladder, the pinnace had sheered off and the steamer was once more heading towards the Channel.
climbedverbUS /klaɪmd/
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading In an incredibly short space of time it was alongside, the passenger had climbed up the rope ladder, the pinnace had sheered off and the steamer was once more heading towards the Channel.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The newly-arrived passenger was making his way towards the saloon when a voice which seemed to come from behind a pile of rugs heaped around a steamer-chair, arrested his progress.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a shrill whistle from the captain’s bridge, and the steamer, which had scarcely yet gathered way, swung slowly around.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading There was a shrill whistle from the captain’s bridge, and the steamer, which had scarcely yet gathered way, swung slowly around.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was a shrill whistle from the captain’s bridge, and the steamer, which had scarcely yet gathered way, swung slowly around.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading In an incredibly short space of time it was alongside, the passenger had climbed up the rope ladder, the pinnace had sheered off and the steamer was once more heading towards the Channel.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading The newly-arrived passenger was making his way towards the saloon when a voice which seemed to come from behind a pile of rugs heaped around a steamer-chair, arrested his progress.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The newly-arrived passenger was making his way towards the saloon when a voice which seemed to come from behind a pile of rugs heaped around a steamer-chair, arrested his progress.
Hugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Hugh!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rushing up towards it through the mists came a little naval launch, in the stern of which a single man was seated.
incrediblyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbli/
not easy to believe
From this reading In an incredibly short space of time it was alongside, the passenger had climbed up the rope ladder, the pinnace had sheered off and the steamer was once more heading towards the Channel.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rushing up towards it through the mists came a little naval launch, in the stern of which a single man was seated.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading In an incredibly short space of time it was alongside, the passenger had climbed up the rope ladder, the pinnace had sheered off and the steamer was once more heading towards the Channel.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Rushing up towards it through the mists came a little naval launch, in the stern of which a single man was seated.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rushing up towards it through the mists came a little naval launch, in the stern of which a single man was seated.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The newly-arrived passenger was making his way towards the saloon when a voice which seemed to come from behind a pile of rugs heaped around a steamer-chair, arrested his progress.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Rushing up towards it through the mists came a little naval launch, in the stern of which a single man was seated.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading Rushing up towards it through the mists came a little naval launch, in the stern of which a single man was seated.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In an incredibly short space of time it was alongside, the passenger had climbed up the rope ladder, the pinnace had sheered off and the steamer was once more heading towards the Channel.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading Rushing up towards it through the mists came a little naval launch, in the stern of which a single man was seated.
newly-arrived
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The newly-arrived passenger was making his way towards the saloon when a voice which seemed to come from behind a pile of rugs heaped around a steamer-chair, arrested his progress.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rushing up towards it through the mists came a little naval launch, in the stern of which a single man was seated.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In an incredibly short space of time it was alongside, the passenger had climbed up the rope ladder, the pinnace had sheered off and the steamer was once more heading towards the Channel.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading In an incredibly short space of time it was alongside, the passenger had climbed up the rope ladder, the pinnace had sheered off and the steamer was once more heading towards the Channel.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
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 In an incredibly short space of time it was alongside, the passenger had climbed up the rope ladder, the pinnace had sheered off and the steamer was once more heading towards the Channel.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading The newly-arrived passenger was making his way towards the saloon when a voice which seemed to come from behind a pile of rugs heaped around a steamer-chair, arrested his progress.
pinnacenoun
a boat for communication between ship and shore
From this reading In an incredibly short space of time it was alongside, the passenger had climbed up the rope ladder, the pinnace had sheered off and the steamer was once more heading towards the Channel.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The newly-arrived passenger was making his way towards the saloon when a voice which seemed to come from behind a pile of rugs heaped around a steamer-chair, arrested his progress.
ropenounUS /roʊp/
a strong line
From this reading In an incredibly short space of time it was alongside, the passenger had climbed up the rope ladder, the pinnace had sheered off and the steamer was once more heading towards the Channel.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The newly-arrived passenger was making his way towards the saloon when a voice which seemed to come from behind a pile of rugs heaped around a steamer-chair, arrested his progress.
RushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Rushing up towards it through the mists came a little naval launch, in the stern of which a single man was seated.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The newly-arrived passenger was making his way towards the saloon when a voice which seemed to come from behind a pile of rugs heaped around a steamer-chair, arrested his progress.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading There was a shrill whistle from the captain’s bridge, and the steamer, which had scarcely yet gathered way, swung slowly around.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Rushing up towards it through the mists came a little naval launch, in the stern of which a single man was seated.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The newly-arrived passenger was making his way towards the saloon when a voice which seemed to come from behind a pile of rugs heaped around a steamer-chair, arrested his progress.
sheered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In an incredibly short space of time it was alongside, the passenger had climbed up the rope ladder, the pinnace had sheered off and the steamer was once more heading towards the Channel.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In an incredibly short space of time it was alongside, the passenger had climbed up the rope ladder, the pinnace had sheered off and the steamer was once more heading towards the Channel.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading There was a shrill whistle from the captain’s bridge, and the steamer, which had scarcely yet gathered way, swung slowly around.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Rushing up towards it through the mists came a little naval launch, in the stern of which a single man was seated.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading There was a shrill whistle from the captain’s bridge, and the steamer, which had scarcely yet gathered way, swung slowly around.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading In an incredibly short space of time it was alongside, the passenger had climbed up the rope ladder, the pinnace had sheered off and the steamer was once more heading towards the Channel.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading There was a shrill whistle from the captain’s bridge, and the steamer, which had scarcely yet gathered way, swung slowly around.
steamer-chair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The newly-arrived passenger was making his way towards the saloon when a voice which seemed to come from behind a pile of rugs heaped around a steamer-chair, arrested his progress.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Rushing up towards it through the mists came a little naval launch, in the stern of which a single man was seated.
swungverbUS /swʌŋ/
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading There was a shrill whistle from the captain’s bridge, and the steamer, which had scarcely yet gathered way, swung slowly around.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a shrill whistle from the captain’s bridge, and the steamer, which had scarcely yet gathered way, swung slowly around.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a shrill whistle from the captain’s bridge, and the steamer, which had scarcely yet gathered way, swung slowly around.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Rushing up towards it through the mists came a little naval launch, in the stern of which a single man was seated.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In an incredibly short space of time it was alongside, the passenger had climbed up the rope ladder, the pinnace had sheered off and the steamer was once more heading towards the Channel.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The newly-arrived passenger was making his way towards the saloon when a voice which seemed to come from behind a pile of rugs heaped around a steamer-chair, arrested his progress.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Rushing up towards it through the mists came a little naval launch, in the stern of which a single man was seated.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Rushing up towards it through the mists came a little naval launch, in the stern of which a single man was seated.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The newly-arrived passenger was making his way towards the saloon when a voice which seemed to come from behind a pile of rugs heaped around a steamer-chair, arrested his progress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a shrill whistle from the captain’s bridge, and the steamer, which had scarcely yet gathered way, swung slowly around.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was a shrill whistle from the captain’s bridge, and the steamer, which had scarcely yet gathered way, swung slowly around.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The newly-arrived passenger was making his way towards the saloon when a voice which seemed to come from behind a pile of rugs heaped around a steamer-chair, arrested his progress.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a shrill whistle from the captain’s bridge, and the steamer, which had scarcely yet gathered way, swung slowly around.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading There was a shrill whistle from the captain’s bridge, and the steamer, which had scarcely yet gathered way, swung slowly around.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading There was a shrill whistle from the captain’s bridge, and the steamer, which had scarcely yet gathered way, swung slowly around.
