the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She would tie up at her dock within half an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The pier of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, at Hoboken, fairly sizzled with bustle and excitement.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The Kaiser Wilhelm had arrived at Sandy Hook the previous evening and was now lying out in midstream.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The pier of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, at Hoboken, fairly sizzled with bustle and excitement.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading The pier of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, at Hoboken, fairly sizzled with bustle and excitement.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading The shouting of orders, the rattling of cab wheels, the shrieking of whistles was deafening.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The pier of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, at Hoboken, fairly sizzled with bustle and excitement.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
deafeningadjectiveUS /ˈdefənɪŋ/
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
From this reading The shouting of orders, the rattling of cab wheels, the shrieking of whistles was deafening.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading She would tie up at her dock within half an hour.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
Employés
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From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The Kaiser Wilhelm had arrived at Sandy Hook the previous evening and was now lying out in midstream.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The pier of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, at Hoboken, fairly sizzled with bustle and excitement.
expressmen
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From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The pier of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, at Hoboken, fairly sizzled with bustle and excitement.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The pier of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, at Hoboken, fairly sizzled with bustle and excitement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Kaiser Wilhelm had arrived at Sandy Hook the previous evening and was now lying out in midstream.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She would tie up at her dock within half an hour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She would tie up at her dock within half an hour.
Hoboken
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From this reading The pier of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, at Hoboken, fairly sizzled with bustle and excitement.
HookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading The Kaiser Wilhelm had arrived at Sandy Hook the previous evening and was now lying out in midstream.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She would tie up at her dock within half an hour.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Kaiser Wilhelm had arrived at Sandy Hook the previous evening and was now lying out in midstream.
incomingadjectiveUS /ˈɪnkʌmɪŋ/
arriving at a place or position
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
KaisernounUS /ˈkaɪzər/
the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
From this reading The Kaiser Wilhelm had arrived at Sandy Hook the previous evening and was now lying out in midstream.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading The pier of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, at Hoboken, fairly sizzled with bustle and excitement.
longshoremennounUS /ˈlɔːŋˈʃɔːrmɪn/
plural of “longshoreman” — a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The Kaiser Wilhelm had arrived at Sandy Hook the previous evening and was now lying out in midstream.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
midstreamnounUS /ˈmɪdstriːm/
the middle of a stream
From this reading The Kaiser Wilhelm had arrived at Sandy Hook the previous evening and was now lying out in midstream.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The pier of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, at Hoboken, fairly sizzled with bustle and excitement.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Kaiser Wilhelm had arrived at Sandy Hook the previous evening and was now lying out in midstream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The pier of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, at Hoboken, fairly sizzled with bustle and excitement.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The shouting of orders, the rattling of cab wheels, the shrieking of whistles was deafening.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Kaiser Wilhelm had arrived at Sandy Hook the previous evening and was now lying out in midstream.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
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 Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading The pier of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, at Hoboken, fairly sizzled with bustle and excitement.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The Kaiser Wilhelm had arrived at Sandy Hook the previous evening and was now lying out in midstream.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading The shouting of orders, the rattling of cab wheels, the shrieking of whistles was deafening.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading The Kaiser Wilhelm had arrived at Sandy Hook the previous evening and was now lying out in midstream.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would tie up at her dock within half an hour.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading The shouting of orders, the rattling of cab wheels, the shrieking of whistles was deafening.
shriekingnounUS /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading The shouting of orders, the rattling of cab wheels, the shrieking of whistles was deafening.
sizzledverbUS /ˈsɪzəld/
past form of “sizzle” — make a sound like frying fat
From this reading The pier of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, at Hoboken, fairly sizzled with bustle and excitement.
SteamshipnounUS /ˈstiːmʃɪp/
a ship powered by one or more steam engines
From this reading The pier of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, at Hoboken, fairly sizzled with bustle and excitement.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The pier of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, at Hoboken, fairly sizzled with bustle and excitement.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading She would tie up at her dock within half an hour.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading Employés of the line, baggage masters, newspaper reporters, Custom House officers, policemen, detectives, truck drivers, expressmen, longshoremen, telegraph messengers and anxious friends of incoming passengers surged back and forth in seemingly hopeless confusion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She would tie up at her dock within half an hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Kaiser Wilhelm had arrived at Sandy Hook the previous evening and was now lying out in midstream.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading The shouting of orders, the rattling of cab wheels, the shrieking of whistles was deafening.
whistlesnounUS /ˈwɪsəlz/
plural of “whistle” — the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading The shouting of orders, the rattling of cab wheels, the shrieking of whistles was deafening.
Wilhelm
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From this reading The Kaiser Wilhelm had arrived at Sandy Hook the previous evening and was now lying out in midstream.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The pier of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, at Hoboken, fairly sizzled with bustle and excitement.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading She would tie up at her dock within half an hour.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would tie up at her dock within half an hour.
