used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
betokened
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From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
confined by bonds
From this reading Of a man standing on the wharf, his hands in his pockets and a pipe in the corner of his mouth, one of the boys inquired whither this vessel was bound.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Of a man standing on the wharf, his hands in his pockets and a pipe in the corner of his mouth, one of the boys inquired whither this vessel was bound.
D'n
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From this reading “D’n’-know,” grunted the man.
the act of departing
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
Dieppe
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From this reading “Dieppe, maybe, or St. Malo.”
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
funnelsnounUS /ˈfʌnəlz/
plural of “funnel” — a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading “D’n’-know,” grunted the man.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Of a man standing on the wharf, his hands in his pockets and a pipe in the corner of his mouth, one of the boys inquired whither this vessel was bound.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of a man standing on the wharf, his hands in his pockets and a pipe in the corner of his mouth, one of the boys inquired whither this vessel was bound.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Of a man standing on the wharf, his hands in his pockets and a pipe in the corner of his mouth, one of the boys inquired whither this vessel was bound.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “D’n’-know,” grunted the man.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
Malo
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From this reading “Dieppe, maybe, or St. Malo.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Of a man standing on the wharf, his hands in his pockets and a pipe in the corner of his mouth, one of the boys inquired whither this vessel was bound.
by chance
From this reading “Dieppe, maybe, or St. Malo.”
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Of a man standing on the wharf, his hands in his pockets and a pipe in the corner of his mouth, one of the boys inquired whither this vessel was bound.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of a man standing on the wharf, his hands in his pockets and a pipe in the corner of his mouth, one of the boys inquired whither this vessel was bound.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Dieppe, maybe, or St. Malo.”
others
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From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Of a man standing on the wharf, his hands in his pockets and a pipe in the corner of his mouth, one of the boys inquired whither this vessel was bound.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Of a man standing on the wharf, his hands in his pockets and a pipe in the corner of his mouth, one of the boys inquired whither this vessel was bound.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
in the near future
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
Southampton
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From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
St
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From this reading “Dieppe, maybe, or St. Malo.”
having a supporting base
From this reading Of a man standing on the wharf, his hands in his pockets and a pipe in the corner of his mouth, one of the boys inquired whither this vessel was bound.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of a man standing on the wharf, his hands in his pockets and a pipe in the corner of his mouth, one of the boys inquired whither this vessel was bound.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
precisely as stated
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Of a man standing on the wharf, his hands in his pockets and a pipe in the corner of his mouth, one of the boys inquired whither this vessel was bound.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
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 Of a man standing on the wharf, his hands in his pockets and a pipe in the corner of his mouth, one of the boys inquired whither this vessel was bound.
at the time that
From this reading A FALSE START There was a tinge of red in the eastern sky when two very weary and very hungry boys came tramping into Southampton and made their way down to the docks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Among the innumerable vessels lying side by side they presently came to one which presented an appearance of greater bustle than the others; the steam was roaring from the funnels, cases and boxes were being lowered into the hold amid much shouting and running up and down of sailors, and everything betokened a speedy departure.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading Of a man standing on the wharf, his hands in his pockets and a pipe in the corner of his mouth, one of the boys inquired whither this vessel was bound.
