used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sweethearts and wives are especially remembered, for both married and single are in high feather, and this is emphatically a red-letter day in the Arethusa's calendar.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading _The whale recognized as an old acquaintance.--Incidents of the run home.--Nantucket again._ The last whale!
anew
From this reading _The whale recognized as an old acquaintance.--Incidents of the run home.--Nantucket again._ The last whale!
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading How many congratulations were exchanged among us, and how many smart things said!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _The whale recognized as an old acquaintance.--Incidents of the run home.--Nantucket again._ The last whale!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How many congratulations were exchanged among us, and how many smart things said!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How many pleasant recollections are associated with this landmark in the voyage!
Arethusa's
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From this reading Sweethearts and wives are especially remembered, for both married and single are in high feather, and this is emphatically a red-letter day in the Arethusa's calendar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _The whale recognized as an old acquaintance.--Incidents of the run home.--Nantucket again._ The last whale!
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading How many pleasant recollections are associated with this landmark in the voyage!
the two together, not just one
From this reading Sweethearts and wives are especially remembered, for both married and single are in high feather, and this is emphatically a red-letter day in the Arethusa's calendar.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading Sweethearts and wives are especially remembered, for both married and single are in high feather, and this is emphatically a red-letter day in the Arethusa's calendar.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading How many congratulations were exchanged among us, and how many smart things said!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Sweethearts and wives are especially remembered, for both married and single are in high feather, and this is emphatically a red-letter day in the Arethusa's calendar.
emphaticallyadverbUS /emˈfætɪkli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Sweethearts and wives are especially remembered, for both married and single are in high feather, and this is emphatically a red-letter day in the Arethusa's calendar.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Sweethearts and wives are especially remembered, for both married and single are in high feather, and this is emphatically a red-letter day in the Arethusa's calendar.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading How many congratulations were exchanged among us, and how many smart things said!
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading Sweethearts and wives are especially remembered, for both married and single are in high feather, and this is emphatically a red-letter day in the Arethusa's calendar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sweethearts and wives are especially remembered, for both married and single are in high feather, and this is emphatically a red-letter day in the Arethusa's calendar.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Sweethearts and wives are especially remembered, for both married and single are in high feather, and this is emphatically a red-letter day in the Arethusa's calendar.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _The whale recognized as an old acquaintance.--Incidents of the run home.--Nantucket again._ The last whale!
HOMEWARDadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading HOMEWARD.
How
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From this reading How many pleasant recollections are associated with this landmark in the voyage!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How many pleasant recollections are associated with this landmark in the voyage!
IncidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading _The whale recognized as an old acquaintance.--Incidents of the run home.--Nantucket again._ The last whale!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sweethearts and wives are especially remembered, for both married and single are in high feather, and this is emphatically a red-letter day in the Arethusa's calendar.
landmarknounUS /ˈlændmɑːrk/
the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape
From this reading How many pleasant recollections are associated with this landmark in the voyage!
immediately past
From this reading _The whale recognized as an old acquaintance.--Incidents of the run home.--Nantucket again._ The last whale!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading How many pleasant recollections are associated with this landmark in the voyage!
joined in matrimony
From this reading Sweethearts and wives are especially remembered, for both married and single are in high feather, and this is emphatically a red-letter day in the Arethusa's calendar.
NantucketnounUS /nænˈtʌkɪt/
an island resort off Cape Cod; formerly a center of the whaling industry
From this reading _The whale recognized as an old acquaintance.--Incidents of the run home.--Nantucket again._ The last whale!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The whale recognized as an old acquaintance.--Incidents of the run home.--Nantucket again._ The last whale!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _The whale recognized as an old acquaintance.--Incidents of the run home.--Nantucket again._ The last whale!
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading How many pleasant recollections are associated with this landmark in the voyage!
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading _The whale recognized as an old acquaintance.--Incidents of the run home.--Nantucket again._ The last whale!
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading How many pleasant recollections are associated with this landmark in the voyage!
red-letteradjective
memorable for being a special occasion
From this reading Sweethearts and wives are especially remembered, for both married and single are in high feather, and this is emphatically a red-letter day in the Arethusa's calendar.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Sweethearts and wives are especially remembered, for both married and single are in high feather, and this is emphatically a red-letter day in the Arethusa's calendar.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading _The whale recognized as an old acquaintance.--Incidents of the run home.--Nantucket again._ The last whale!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading How many congratulations were exchanged among us, and how many smart things said!
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Sweethearts and wives are especially remembered, for both married and single are in high feather, and this is emphatically a red-letter day in the Arethusa's calendar.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading How many congratulations were exchanged among us, and how many smart things said!
SweetheartsnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrts/
plural of “sweetheart” — a person loved by another person
From this reading Sweethearts and wives are especially remembered, for both married and single are in high feather, and this is emphatically a red-letter day in the Arethusa's calendar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The whale recognized as an old acquaintance.--Incidents of the run home.--Nantucket again._ The last whale!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading How many congratulations were exchanged among us, and how many smart things said!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading How many pleasant recollections are associated with this landmark in the voyage!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How many congratulations were exchanged among us, and how many smart things said!
an act of traveling by water
From this reading How many pleasant recollections are associated with this landmark in the voyage!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How many congratulations were exchanged among us, and how many smart things said!
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading _The whale recognized as an old acquaintance.--Incidents of the run home.--Nantucket again._ The last whale!
in the company of; together with
From this reading How many pleasant recollections are associated with this landmark in the voyage!
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Sweethearts and wives are especially remembered, for both married and single are in high feather, and this is emphatically a red-letter day in the Arethusa's calendar.
