Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Each occupied a small section of it containing wareroom and storage compartments on the pier level, and office rooms on the floor above.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Each occupied a small section of it containing wareroom and storage compartments on the pier level, and office rooms on the floor above.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Come along with me, Alec," said Captain Bagley as he scrambled over the rail.

(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 EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "Come along with me, Alec," said Captain Bagley as he scrambled over the rail.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Come along with me, Alec," said Captain Bagley as he scrambled over the rail.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

possessive form of “b” — aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Come along with me, Alec," said Captain Bagley as he scrambled over the rail.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "Come along with me, Alec," said Captain Bagley as he scrambled over the rail.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Come along with me, Alec," said Captain Bagley as he scrambled over the rail.

plural of “compartment” — a space into which an area is subdivided

From this reading Each occupied a small section of it containing wareroom and storage compartments on the pier level, and office rooms on the floor above.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Each occupied a small section of it containing wareroom and storage compartments on the pier level, and office rooms on the floor above.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each occupied a small section of it containing wareroom and storage compartments on the pier level, and office rooms on the floor above.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading This building, hundreds of feet in length, was tenanted by the various oyster shippers.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Each occupied a small section of it containing wareroom and storage compartments on the pier level, and office rooms on the floor above.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Come along with me, Alec," said Captain Bagley as he scrambled over the rail.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading This building, hundreds of feet in length, was tenanted by the various oyster shippers.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Each occupied a small section of it containing wareroom and storage compartments on the pier level, and office rooms on the floor above.

toward land

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Each occupied a small section of it containing wareroom and storage compartments on the pier level, and office rooms on the floor above.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Come along with me, Alec," said Captain Bagley as he scrambled over the rail.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Each occupied a small section of it containing wareroom and storage compartments on the pier level, and office rooms on the floor above.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Each occupied a small section of it containing wareroom and storage compartments on the pier level, and office rooms on the floor above.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Come along with me, Alec," said Captain Bagley as he scrambled over the rail.

marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

plural of “pier” — a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading "Come along with me, Alec," said Captain Bagley as he scrambled over the rail.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Each occupied a small section of it containing wareroom and storage compartments on the pier level, and office rooms on the floor above.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Come along with me, Alec," said Captain Bagley as he scrambled over the rail.

thrown together in a disorderly fashion

From this reading "Come along with me, Alec," said Captain Bagley as he scrambled over the rail.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading Each occupied a small section of it containing wareroom and storage compartments on the pier level, and office rooms on the floor above.

plural of “shipper” — someone who ships goods

From this reading This building, hundreds of feet in length, was tenanted by the various oyster shippers.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Each occupied a small section of it containing wareroom and storage compartments on the pier level, and office rooms on the floor above.

the act of storing something

From this reading Each occupied a small section of it containing wareroom and storage compartments on the pier level, and office rooms on the floor above.

resided in; having tenants

From this reading This building, hundreds of feet in length, was tenanted by the various oyster shippers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This building, hundreds of feet in length, was tenanted by the various oyster shippers.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The _Bertha B's_ pier, and all the other piers, were covered for the greater part of their length by an enormous roof sloping up to the building that extended along the landward side of the piers.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading This building, hundreds of feet in length, was tenanted by the various oyster shippers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Each occupied a small section of it containing wareroom and storage compartments on the pier level, and office rooms on the floor above.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This building, hundreds of feet in length, was tenanted by the various oyster shippers.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading EVENING AT THE OYSTER PIER On the way across the river every man in the crew had pulled off his oilskins, and now all were ready to go ashore.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Come along with me, Alec," said Captain Bagley as he scrambled over the rail.