used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All the boys could sing, and none of them were “backward about coming forward,” as Darry expressed it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But she was a very comfortable craft and after spending a day on board they were glad that Professor Strong had secured passage on her.
(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 the boys could sing, and none of them were “backward about coming forward,” as Darry expressed it.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading There were among the passengers half a dozen Americans, bound for San Juan, so the trip was more lively than those before taken.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There were among the passengers half a dozen Americans, bound for San Juan, so the trip was more lively than those before taken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the crowd were several good piano players, and as the saloon of the _Clarissa_ boasted of a fairly good piano there was a good deal of music, especially during the evening.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading All the boys could sing, and none of them were “backward about coming forward,” as Darry expressed it.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There were among the passengers half a dozen Americans, bound for San Juan, so the trip was more lively than those before taken.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading But she was a very comfortable craft and after spending a day on board they were glad that Professor Strong had secured passage on her.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading In the crowd were several good piano players, and as the saloon of the _Clarissa_ boasted of a fairly good piano there was a good deal of music, especially during the evening.
confined by bonds
From this reading There were among the passengers half a dozen Americans, bound for San Juan, so the trip was more lively than those before taken.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was a very comfortable craft and after spending a day on board they were glad that Professor Strong had secured passage on her.
Clarissa
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From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading But she was a very comfortable craft and after spending a day on board they were glad that Professor Strong had secured passage on her.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading All the boys could sing, and none of them were “backward about coming forward,” as Darry expressed it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All the boys could sing, and none of them were “backward about coming forward,” as Darry expressed it.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading But she was a very comfortable craft and after spending a day on board they were glad that Professor Strong had secured passage on her.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading In the crowd were several good piano players, and as the saloon of the _Clarissa_ boasted of a fairly good piano there was a good deal of music, especially during the evening.
Darry
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From this reading All the boys could sing, and none of them were “backward about coming forward,” as Darry expressed it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But she was a very comfortable craft and after spending a day on board they were glad that Professor Strong had secured passage on her.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading In the crowd were several good piano players, and as the saloon of the _Clarissa_ boasted of a fairly good piano there was a good deal of music, especially during the evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading There were among the passengers half a dozen Americans, bound for San Juan, so the trip was more lively than those before taken.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading In the crowd were several good piano players, and as the saloon of the _Clarissa_ boasted of a fairly good piano there was a good deal of music, especially during the evening.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In the crowd were several good piano players, and as the saloon of the _Clarissa_ boasted of a fairly good piano there was a good deal of music, especially during the evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the crowd were several good piano players, and as the saloon of the _Clarissa_ boasted of a fairly good piano there was a good deal of music, especially during the evening.
communicated in words
From this reading All the boys could sing, and none of them were “backward about coming forward,” as Darry expressed it.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading In the crowd were several good piano players, and as the saloon of the _Clarissa_ boasted of a fairly good piano there was a good deal of music, especially during the evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were among the passengers half a dozen Americans, bound for San Juan, so the trip was more lively than those before taken.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading All the boys could sing, and none of them were “backward about coming forward,” as Darry expressed it.
set up or found
From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading But she was a very comfortable craft and after spending a day on board they were glad that Professor Strong had secured passage on her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In the crowd were several good piano players, and as the saloon of the _Clarissa_ boasted of a fairly good piano there was a good deal of music, especially during the evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But she was a very comfortable craft and after spending a day on board they were glad that Professor Strong had secured passage on her.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading There were among the passengers half a dozen Americans, bound for San Juan, so the trip was more lively than those before taken.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But she was a very comfortable craft and after spending a day on board they were glad that Professor Strong had secured passage on her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the crowd were several good piano players, and as the saloon of the _Clarissa_ boasted of a fairly good piano there was a good deal of music, especially during the evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All the boys could sing, and none of them were “backward about coming forward,” as Darry expressed it.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
Juan
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From this reading There were among the passengers half a dozen Americans, bound for San Juan, so the trip was more lively than those before taken.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
full of life and energy
From this reading There were among the passengers half a dozen Americans, bound for San Juan, so the trip was more lively than those before taken.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were among the passengers half a dozen Americans, bound for San Juan, so the trip was more lively than those before taken.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading In the crowd were several good piano players, and as the saloon of the _Clarissa_ boasted of a fairly good piano there was a good deal of music, especially during the evening.
not one, and not any
From this reading All the boys could sing, and none of them were “backward about coming forward,” as Darry expressed it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading But she was a very comfortable craft and after spending a day on board they were glad that Professor Strong had secured passage on her.
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 There were among the passengers half a dozen Americans, bound for San Juan, so the trip was more lively than those before taken.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading In the crowd were several good piano players, and as the saloon of the _Clarissa_ boasted of a fairly good piano there was a good deal of music, especially during the evening.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading In the crowd were several good piano players, and as the saloon of the _Clarissa_ boasted of a fairly good piano there was a good deal of music, especially during the evening.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading But she was a very comfortable craft and after spending a day on board they were glad that Professor Strong had secured passage on her.
on the contrary
From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading In the crowd were several good piano players, and as the saloon of the _Clarissa_ boasted of a fairly good piano there was a good deal of music, especially during the evening.
San
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From this reading There were among the passengers half a dozen Americans, bound for San Juan, so the trip was more lively than those before taken.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading But she was a very comfortable craft and after spending a day on board they were glad that Professor Strong had secured passage on her.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In the crowd were several good piano players, and as the saloon of the _Clarissa_ boasted of a fairly good piano there was a good deal of music, especially during the evening.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she was a very comfortable craft and after spending a day on board they were glad that Professor Strong had secured passage on her.
SHIPBOARDadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪpbɔːrd/
casual or ephemeral as if taking place on board a ship
From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
deliver by singing
From this reading All the boys could sing, and none of them were “backward about coming forward,” as Darry expressed it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There were among the passengers half a dozen Americans, bound for San Juan, so the trip was more lively than those before taken.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading But she was a very comfortable craft and after spending a day on board they were glad that Professor Strong had secured passage on her.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But she was a very comfortable craft and after spending a day on board they were glad that Professor Strong had secured passage on her.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading There were among the passengers half a dozen Americans, bound for San Juan, so the trip was more lively than those before taken.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There were among the passengers half a dozen Americans, bound for San Juan, so the trip was more lively than those before taken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But she was a very comfortable craft and after spending a day on board they were glad that Professor Strong had secured passage on her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All the boys could sing, and none of them were “backward about coming forward,” as Darry expressed it.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were among the passengers half a dozen Americans, bound for San Juan, so the trip was more lively than those before taken.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she was a very comfortable craft and after spending a day on board they were glad that Professor Strong had secured passage on her.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There were among the passengers half a dozen Americans, bound for San Juan, so the trip was more lively than those before taken.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading There were among the passengers half a dozen Americans, bound for San Juan, so the trip was more lively than those before taken.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
precisely as stated
From this reading But she was a very comfortable craft and after spending a day on board they were glad that Professor Strong had secured passage on her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But she was a very comfortable craft and after spending a day on board they were glad that Professor Strong had secured passage on her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A JOKE ON SHIPBOARD The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught.
