used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They at once secured transportation, went on board, and a few hours later the ship proceeded to sea.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The weather was fair on the Mediterranean, and putting aside any personal sorrows, Jordan exerted himself to be cheerful for Sedgwick's sake.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "This are ther water on which men fust learned ter be sailors, arn't it, Jim?" he asked.
arn't
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From this reading "This are ther water on which men fust learned ter be sailors, arn't it, Jim?" he asked.
on or to one side
From this reading The weather was fair on the Mediterranean, and putting aside any personal sorrows, Jordan exerted himself to be cheerful for Sedgwick's sake.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "This are ther water on which men fust learned ter be sailors, arn't it, Jim?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The weather was fair on the Mediterranean, and putting aside any personal sorrows, Jordan exerted himself to be cheerful for Sedgwick's sake.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading They at once secured transportation, went on board, and a few hours later the ship proceeded to sea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading The weather was fair on the Mediterranean, and putting aside any personal sorrows, Jordan exerted himself to be cheerful for Sedgwick's sake.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading The weather was fair on the Mediterranean, and putting aside any personal sorrows, Jordan exerted himself to be cheerful for Sedgwick's sake.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The weather was fair on the Mediterranean, and putting aside any personal sorrows, Jordan exerted himself to be cheerful for Sedgwick's sake.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They at once secured transportation, went on board, and a few hours later the ship proceeded to sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
fust
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From this reading "This are ther water on which men fust learned ter be sailors, arn't it, Jim?" he asked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This are ther water on which men fust learned ter be sailors, arn't it, Jim?" he asked.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The weather was fair on the Mediterranean, and putting aside any personal sorrows, Jordan exerted himself to be cheerful for Sedgwick's sake.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading They at once secured transportation, went on board, and a few hours later the ship proceeded to sea.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "This are ther water on which men fust learned ter be sailors, arn't it, Jim?" he asked.
Jim
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From this reading "This are ther water on which men fust learned ter be sailors, arn't it, Jim?" he asked.
JordannounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdən/
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
immediately past
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading They at once secured transportation, went on board, and a few hours later the ship proceeded to sea.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "This are ther water on which men fust learned ter be sailors, arn't it, Jim?" he asked.
the act of departing
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
MarseillesnounUS /mɑːrˈsaɪləs/
a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading The weather was fair on the Mediterranean, and putting aside any personal sorrows, Jordan exerted himself to be cheerful for Sedgwick's sake.
the force of workers available
From this reading "This are ther water on which men fust learned ter be sailors, arn't it, Jim?" he asked.
a person who carries a message
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THEIR TRAVELS.
on one occasion
From this reading They at once secured transportation, went on board, and a few hours later the ship proceeded to sea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The weather was fair on the Mediterranean, and putting aside any personal sorrows, Jordan exerted himself to be cheerful for Sedgwick's sake.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading The weather was fair on the Mediterranean, and putting aside any personal sorrows, Jordan exerted himself to be cheerful for Sedgwick's sake.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading "This are ther water on which men fust learned ter be sailors, arn't it, Jim?" he asked.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading The weather was fair on the Mediterranean, and putting aside any personal sorrows, Jordan exerted himself to be cheerful for Sedgwick's sake.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading They at once secured transportation, went on board, and a few hours later the ship proceeded to sea.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading They at once secured transportation, went on board, and a few hours later the ship proceeded to sea.
Sedgwick
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From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
Sedgwick's
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From this reading The weather was fair on the Mediterranean, and putting aside any personal sorrows, Jordan exerted himself to be cheerful for Sedgwick's sake.
transport commercially
From this reading They at once secured transportation, went on board, and a few hours later the ship proceeded to sea.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The weather was fair on the Mediterranean, and putting aside any personal sorrows, Jordan exerted himself to be cheerful for Sedgwick's sake.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
ter
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From this reading "This are ther water on which men fust learned ter be sailors, arn't it, Jim?" he asked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ON THEIR TRAVELS.
ther
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From this reading "This are ther water on which men fust learned ter be sailors, arn't it, Jim?" he asked.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They at once secured transportation, went on board, and a few hours later the ship proceeded to sea.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This are ther water on which men fust learned ter be sailors, arn't it, Jim?" he asked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
create by training and teaching
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading They at once secured transportation, went on board, and a few hours later the ship proceeded to sea.
TRAVELSnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading ON THEIR TRAVELS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "This are ther water on which men fust learned ter be sailors, arn't it, Jim?" he asked.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather was fair on the Mediterranean, and putting aside any personal sorrows, Jordan exerted himself to be cheerful for Sedgwick's sake.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They at once secured transportation, went on board, and a few hours later the ship proceeded to sea.
in or at the place that
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "This are ther water on which men fust learned ter be sailors, arn't it, Jim?" he asked.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But at last the hour for leaving came, and Sedgwick and Jordan took the train and proceeded without delay to Marseilles, where one of the steamers of the French Imperial Messenger Line was about to sail for Port Said.
