used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading TIM MAKES AN ACQUAINTANCE.
(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 The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TIM MAKES AN ACQUAINTANCE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading He saw Mr. Rankin near the kitchen, and was told by him that he could remain on deck until the captain should ring his bell, when he would let him know of it.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He saw Mr. Rankin near the kitchen, and was told by him that he could remain on deck until the captain should ring his bell, when he would let him know of it.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He saw Mr. Rankin near the kitchen, and was told by him that he could remain on deck until the captain should ring his bell, when he would let him know of it.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He saw Mr. Rankin near the kitchen, and was told by him that he could remain on deck until the captain should ring his bell, when he would let him know of it.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading He saw Mr. Rankin near the kitchen, and was told by him that he could remain on deck until the captain should ring his bell, when he would let him know of it.
true confidential information
From this reading Therefore Tim had plenty of time in which to take in all the details of the interesting scene.
divisible by two
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Therefore Tim had plenty of time in which to take in all the details of the interesting scene.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Therefore Tim had plenty of time in which to take in all the details of the interesting scene.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He saw Mr. Rankin near the kitchen, and was told by him that he could remain on deck until the captain should ring his bell, when he would let him know of it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He saw Mr. Rankin near the kitchen, and was told by him that he could remain on deck until the captain should ring his bell, when he would let him know of it.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading TIM MAKES AN ACQUAINTANCE.
Mose's
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From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He saw Mr. Rankin near the kitchen, and was told by him that he could remain on deck until the captain should ring his bell, when he would let him know of it.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He saw Mr. Rankin near the kitchen, and was told by him that he could remain on deck until the captain should ring his bell, when he would let him know of it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
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 When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
a full supply
From this reading Therefore Tim had plenty of time in which to take in all the details of the interesting scene.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
RankinnounUS /ˈræŋkɪn/
leader in the women's suffrage movement in Montana; the first woman to serve in the United States House of Representatives (1880-1973)
From this reading He saw Mr. Rankin near the kitchen, and was told by him that he could remain on deck until the captain should ring his bell, when he would let him know of it.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He saw Mr. Rankin near the kitchen, and was told by him that he could remain on deck until the captain should ring his bell, when he would let him know of it.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading He saw Mr. Rankin near the kitchen, and was told by him that he could remain on deck until the captain should ring his bell, when he would let him know of it.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw Mr. Rankin near the kitchen, and was told by him that he could remain on deck until the captain should ring his bell, when he would let him know of it.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He saw Mr. Rankin near the kitchen, and was told by him that he could remain on deck until the captain should ring his bell, when he would let him know of it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
carry out
From this reading Therefore Tim had plenty of time in which to take in all the details of the interesting scene.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore Tim had plenty of time in which to take in all the details of the interesting scene.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
TIM
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From this reading TIM MAKES AN ACQUAINTANCE.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He saw Mr. Rankin near the kitchen, and was told by him that he could remain on deck until the captain should ring his bell, when he would let him know of it.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He saw Mr. Rankin near the kitchen, and was told by him that he could remain on deck until the captain should ring his bell, when he would let him know of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
at the time that
From this reading When Tim left old Mose’s kitchen it was nearly time for the steamer to start on her regular trip, and the passengers were coming on board quite fast.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The bustle and excitement which always attend the sailing of steamers, even though the trip be a short one, were all so new and strange to Tim that he forgot his own troubles in watching the scene around him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He saw Mr. Rankin near the kitchen, and was told by him that he could remain on deck until the captain should ring his bell, when he would let him know of it.
