used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
in addition
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His first voyage had been an unqualified success in every respect, and it was clear that the _Shasta_ had done considerably more than cover her working expenses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His first voyage had been an unqualified success in every respect, and it was clear that the _Shasta_ had done considerably more than cover her working expenses.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Jordan had assured him before he sailed that they would have no great trouble in raising funds to purchase another boat if the results of the venture warranted it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Jordan had assured him before he sailed that they would have no great trouble in raising funds to purchase another boat if the results of the venture warranted it.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His first voyage had been an unqualified success in every respect, and it was clear that the _Shasta_ had done considerably more than cover her working expenses.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Jordan had assured him before he sailed that they would have no great trouble in raising funds to purchase another boat if the results of the venture warranted it.
BITTERNESSnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Jordan had assured him before he sailed that they would have no great trouble in raising funds to purchase another boat if the results of the venture warranted it.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
rid of obstructions
From this reading His first voyage had been an unqualified success in every respect, and it was clear that the _Shasta_ had done considerably more than cover her working expenses.
clusteringnounUS /ˈklʌstərɪŋ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
commodore-captain
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From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading His first voyage had been an unqualified success in every respect, and it was clear that the _Shasta_ had done considerably more than cover her working expenses.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading His first voyage had been an unqualified success in every respect, and it was clear that the _Shasta_ had done considerably more than cover her working expenses.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading His first voyage had been an unqualified success in every respect, and it was clear that the _Shasta_ had done considerably more than cover her working expenses.
ELEANOR'S
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From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His first voyage had been an unqualified success in every respect, and it was clear that the _Shasta_ had done considerably more than cover her working expenses.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading His first voyage had been an unqualified success in every respect, and it was clear that the _Shasta_ had done considerably more than cover her working expenses.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first voyage had been an unqualified success in every respect, and it was clear that the _Shasta_ had done considerably more than cover her working expenses.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading Jordan had assured him before he sailed that they would have no great trouble in raising funds to purchase another boat if the results of the venture warranted it.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His first voyage had been an unqualified success in every respect, and it was clear that the _Shasta_ had done considerably more than cover her working expenses.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Jordan had assured him before he sailed that they would have no great trouble in raising funds to purchase another boat if the results of the venture warranted it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jordan had assured him before he sailed that they would have no great trouble in raising funds to purchase another boat if the results of the venture warranted it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His first voyage had been an unqualified success in every respect, and it was clear that the _Shasta_ had done considerably more than cover her working expenses.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Jordan had assured him before he sailed that they would have no great trouble in raising funds to purchase another boat if the results of the venture warranted it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
JordannounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdən/
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading Jordan had assured him before he sailed that they would have no great trouble in raising funds to purchase another boat if the results of the venture warranted it.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His first voyage had been an unqualified success in every respect, and it was clear that the _Shasta_ had done considerably more than cover her working expenses.
as might be expected
From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
not any; not one
From this reading Jordan had assured him before he sailed that they would have no great trouble in raising funds to purchase another boat if the results of the venture warranted it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
obviateverbUS /ˈɑːbvieɪt/
do away with
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
the possibility of future success
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Jordan had assured him before he sailed that they would have no great trouble in raising funds to purchase another boat if the results of the venture warranted it.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Jordan had assured him before he sailed that they would have no great trouble in raising funds to purchase another boat if the results of the venture warranted it.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading His first voyage had been an unqualified success in every respect, and it was clear that the _Shasta_ had done considerably more than cover her working expenses.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Jordan had assured him before he sailed that they would have no great trouble in raising funds to purchase another boat if the results of the venture warranted it.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Jordan had assured him before he sailed that they would have no great trouble in raising funds to purchase another boat if the results of the venture warranted it.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
ShastanounUS /ˈʃæstə/
a member of the Indian people of northern California and southern Oregon
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
steamedadjectiveUS /stiːmd/
cooked in steam
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading His first voyage had been an unqualified success in every respect, and it was clear that the _Shasta_ had done considerably more than cover her working expenses.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His first voyage had been an unqualified success in every respect, and it was clear that the _Shasta_ had done considerably more than cover her working expenses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jordan had assured him before he sailed that they would have no great trouble in raising funds to purchase another boat if the results of the venture warranted it.
a special situation
From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Jordan had assured him before he sailed that they would have no great trouble in raising funds to purchase another boat if the results of the venture warranted it.
unqualifiedadjectiveUS /ənˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/
not limited or restricted
From this reading His first voyage had been an unqualified success in every respect, and it was clear that the _Shasta_ had done considerably more than cover her working expenses.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
VancouvernounUS /vænˈkuːvər/
English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Jordan had assured him before he sailed that they would have no great trouble in raising funds to purchase another boat if the results of the venture warranted it.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading His first voyage had been an unqualified success in every respect, and it was clear that the _Shasta_ had done considerably more than cover her working expenses.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading Jordan had assured him before he sailed that they would have no great trouble in raising funds to purchase another boat if the results of the venture warranted it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ELEANOR'S BITTERNESS It was in a state of quiet contentment that Jimmy stood on his bridge, as the _Shasta_ steamed past the Stanley pines into sight of the clustering roofs of Vancouver.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading This was in several ways a great relief to him, since it promised to obviate any difficulty in providing for his father's comfort, and also opened up the prospect of a career for himself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He had also said that since one thing led to another, there was no reason why the _Shasta_ Company should not run several steamers by and by, in which case Jimmy would naturally become commodore-captain or general superintendent of the fleet.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading His first voyage had been an unqualified success in every respect, and it was clear that the _Shasta_ had done considerably more than cover her working expenses.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jordan had assured him before he sailed that they would have no great trouble in raising funds to purchase another boat if the results of the venture warranted it.
