used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It used to be a favourite trick of his not to wait a minute for anyone."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INTRODUCES THE "PLAYMATE" AND HER SKIPPER I SUPPOSE I must try and find the _Playmate_," thought Tregarthen.
any person at all
From this reading It used to be a favourite trick of his not to wait a minute for anyone."
bargesnounUS /ˈbɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “barge” — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
From this reading When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I hope he hasn't cleared out without waiting for me, though I shouldn't be surprised.
brigs
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From this reading When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading I hope he hasn't cleared out without waiting for me, though I shouldn't be surprised.
coastingverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪŋ/
-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
increase twofold
From this reading When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading It used to be a favourite trick of his not to wait a minute for anyone."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading INTRODUCES THE "PLAYMATE" AND HER SKIPPER I SUPPOSE I must try and find the _Playmate_," thought Tregarthen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I hope he hasn't cleared out without waiting for me, though I shouldn't be surprised.
set up or found
From this reading When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Perhaps Jack has not received my wire.
hasn't
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From this reading I hope he hasn't cleared out without waiting for me, though I shouldn't be surprised.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I hope he hasn't cleared out without waiting for me, though I shouldn't be surprised.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading INTRODUCES THE "PLAYMATE" AND HER SKIPPER I SUPPOSE I must try and find the _Playmate_," thought Tregarthen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It used to be a favourite trick of his not to wait a minute for anyone."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope he hasn't cleared out without waiting for me, though I shouldn't be surprised.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading INTRODUCES THE "PLAYMATE" AND HER SKIPPER I SUPPOSE I must try and find the _Playmate_," thought Tregarthen.
INTRODUCESverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/
third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading INTRODUCES THE "PLAYMATE" AND HER SKIPPER I SUPPOSE I must try and find the _Playmate_," thought Tregarthen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It used to be a favourite trick of his not to wait a minute for anyone."
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Perhaps Jack has not received my wire.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
lightersnounUS /ˈlaɪtərz/
plural of “lighter” — a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I hope he hasn't cleared out without waiting for me, though I shouldn't be surprised.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading It used to be a favourite trick of his not to wait a minute for anyone."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading INTRODUCES THE "PLAYMATE" AND HER SKIPPER I SUPPOSE I must try and find the _Playmate_," thought Tregarthen.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Perhaps Jack has not received my wire.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Perhaps Jack has not received my wire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It used to be a favourite trick of his not to wait a minute for anyone."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I hope he hasn't cleared out without waiting for me, though I shouldn't be surprised.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps Jack has not received my wire.
PLAYMATEnounUS /ˈpleɪmeɪt/
a companion at play
From this reading INTRODUCES THE "PLAYMATE" AND HER SKIPPER I SUPPOSE I must try and find the _Playmate_," thought Tregarthen.
quayside
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From this reading When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading "Perhaps Jack has not received my wire.
RochesternounUS /ˈrɑːtʃestər/
a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry
From this reading When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
schoonersnounUS /ˈskuːnərz/
plural of “schooner” — a large beer glass
From this reading When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
shouldn't
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From this reading I hope he hasn't cleared out without waiting for me, though I shouldn't be surprised.
SKIPPERnounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading INTRODUCES THE "PLAYMATE" AND HER SKIPPER I SUPPOSE I must try and find the _Playmate_," thought Tregarthen.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
express a supposition
From this reading INTRODUCES THE "PLAYMATE" AND HER SKIPPER I SUPPOSE I must try and find the _Playmate_," thought Tregarthen.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I hope he hasn't cleared out without waiting for me, though I shouldn't be surprised.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTRODUCES THE "PLAYMATE" AND HER SKIPPER I SUPPOSE I must try and find the _Playmate_," thought Tregarthen.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I hope he hasn't cleared out without waiting for me, though I shouldn't be surprised.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading INTRODUCES THE "PLAYMATE" AND HER SKIPPER I SUPPOSE I must try and find the _Playmate_," thought Tregarthen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It used to be a favourite trick of his not to wait a minute for anyone."
Tregarthen
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From this reading INTRODUCES THE "PLAYMATE" AND HER SKIPPER I SUPPOSE I must try and find the _Playmate_," thought Tregarthen.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading It used to be a favourite trick of his not to wait a minute for anyone."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading INTRODUCES THE "PLAYMATE" AND HER SKIPPER I SUPPOSE I must try and find the _Playmate_," thought Tregarthen.
ubiquitousadjectiveUS /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
being present everywhere at once
From this reading When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It used to be a favourite trick of his not to wait a minute for anyone."
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It used to be a favourite trick of his not to wait a minute for anyone."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I hope he hasn't cleared out without waiting for me, though I shouldn't be surprised.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
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 When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
at the time that
From this reading When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading "Perhaps Jack has not received my wire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Tregarthen had reached the quayside he found that the whole length of the spacious wharf was lined with a double row of coasting brigs, schooners, lighters, and the ubiquitous Rochester barges.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I hope he hasn't cleared out without waiting for me, though I shouldn't be surprised.
