used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All had heard of the wonderful work done by the new Holland and all wished to see the craft, her young commander and her brave crew.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Arriving in San Francisco, Oscar was much surprised to receive what was little short of an ovation by the citizens.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
ArrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arriving in San Francisco, Oscar was much surprised to receive what was little short of an ovation by the citizens.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading All had heard of the wonderful work done by the new Holland and all wished to see the craft, her young commander and her brave crew.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Arriving in San Francisco, Oscar was much surprised to receive what was little short of an ovation by the citizens.
CanalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
put or send forth
From this reading CAST UPON THE SHORE.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Arriving in San Francisco, Oscar was much surprised to receive what was little short of an ovation by the citizens.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading All had heard of the wonderful work done by the new Holland and all wished to see the craft, her young commander and her brave crew.
confederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading All had heard of the wonderful work done by the new Holland and all wished to see the craft, her young commander and her brave crew.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading All had heard of the wonderful work done by the new Holland and all wished to see the craft, her young commander and her brave crew.
dampernounUS /ˈdæmpər/
a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading All had heard of the wonderful work done by the new Holland and all wished to see the craft, her young commander and her brave crew.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
Forty-eightadjective
being eight more than forty
From this reading Forty-eight hours later found the Holland XI. out in the Pacific Ocean, on her way to the Golden Gate.
set up or found
From this reading Forty-eight hours later found the Holland XI. out in the Pacific Ocean, on her way to the Golden Gate.
Francisco
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From this reading Arriving in San Francisco, Oscar was much surprised to receive what was little short of an ovation by the citizens.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Forty-eight hours later found the Holland XI. out in the Pacific Ocean, on her way to the Golden Gate.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Forty-eight hours later found the Holland XI. out in the Pacific Ocean, on her way to the Golden Gate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading All had heard of the wonderful work done by the new Holland and all wished to see the craft, her young commander and her brave crew.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Forty-eight hours later found the Holland XI. out in the Pacific Ocean, on her way to the Golden Gate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading Forty-eight hours later found the Holland XI. out in the Pacific Ocean, on her way to the Golden Gate.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Forty-eight hours later found the Holland XI. out in the Pacific Ocean, on her way to the Golden Gate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Forty-eight hours later found the Holland XI. out in the Pacific Ocean, on her way to the Golden Gate.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Forty-eight hours later found the Holland XI. out in the Pacific Ocean, on her way to the Golden Gate.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Arriving in San Francisco, Oscar was much surprised to receive what was little short of an ovation by the citizens.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Arriving in San Francisco, Oscar was much surprised to receive what was little short of an ovation by the citizens.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading All had heard of the wonderful work done by the new Holland and all wished to see the craft, her young commander and her brave crew.
not any; not one
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Forty-eight hours later found the Holland XI. out in the Pacific Ocean, on her way to the Golden Gate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Forty-eight hours later found the Holland XI. out in the Pacific Ocean, on her way to the Golden Gate.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading Arriving in San Francisco, Oscar was much surprised to receive what was little short of an ovation by the citizens.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Forty-eight hours later found the Holland XI. out in the Pacific Ocean, on her way to the Golden Gate.
ovationnounUS /oʊˈveɪʃən/
enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
From this reading Arriving in San Francisco, Oscar was much surprised to receive what was little short of an ovation by the citizens.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading Forty-eight hours later found the Holland XI. out in the Pacific Ocean, on her way to the Golden Gate.
Pargloss
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From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Arriving in San Francisco, Oscar was much surprised to receive what was little short of an ovation by the citizens.
San
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From this reading Arriving in San Francisco, Oscar was much surprised to receive what was little short of an ovation by the citizens.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All had heard of the wonderful work done by the new Holland and all wished to see the craft, her young commander and her brave crew.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading CAST UPON THE SHORE.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Arriving in San Francisco, Oscar was much surprised to receive what was little short of an ovation by the citizens.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Arriving in San Francisco, Oscar was much surprised to receive what was little short of an ovation by the citizens.
tamperverbUS /ˈtæmpər/
play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAST UPON THE SHORE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Forty-eight hours later found the Holland XI. out in the Pacific Ocean, on her way to the Golden Gate.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading CAST UPON THE SHORE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Forty-eight hours later found the Holland XI. out in the Pacific Ocean, on her way to the Golden Gate.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Arriving in San Francisco, Oscar was much surprised to receive what was little short of an ovation by the citizens.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading All had heard of the wonderful work done by the new Holland and all wished to see the craft, her young commander and her brave crew.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The death of Pargloss and the capture of his confederate had put a damper on other plans to tamper with the Central American Canal, and no trouble was experienced in finishing the journey.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading All had heard of the wonderful work done by the new Holland and all wished to see the craft, her young commander and her brave crew.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading All had heard of the wonderful work done by the new Holland and all wished to see the craft, her young commander and her brave crew.
XInounUS /ʃiː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading Forty-eight hours later found the Holland XI. out in the Pacific Ocean, on her way to the Golden Gate.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading All had heard of the wonderful work done by the new Holland and all wished to see the craft, her young commander and her brave crew.
