adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MYSTERIOUS PASSENGERS Ned and Tom did not escape the usual commotion that always attends the sailing of a large steamer.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Fussy little tugs were pushing their blunt noses against the sides of the Maderia to help her and, in brief, there was not a little excitement.
aglowadjectiveUS /əˈɡloʊ/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading It was getting dark, but big electric lights made the dock and the steamer's deck brilliantly aglow.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading MYSTERIOUS PASSENGERS Ned and Tom did not escape the usual commotion that always attends the sailing of a large steamer.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MYSTERIOUS PASSENGERS Ned and Tom did not escape the usual commotion that always attends the sailing of a large steamer.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The big whistle was blowing at intervals to warn other craft that the steamer was coming out of her slip.
attendsverbUS /əˈtendz/
third-person singular of “attend” — be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading MYSTERIOUS PASSENGERS Ned and Tom did not escape the usual commotion that always attends the sailing of a large steamer.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was getting dark, but big electric lights made the dock and the steamer's deck brilliantly aglow.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The big whistle was blowing at intervals to warn other craft that the steamer was coming out of her slip.
bluntadjectiveUS /blʌnt/
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading Fussy little tugs were pushing their blunt noses against the sides of the Maderia to help her and, in brief, there was not a little excitement.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading Fussy little tugs were pushing their blunt noses against the sides of the Maderia to help her and, in brief, there was not a little excitement.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading It was getting dark, but big electric lights made the dock and the steamer's deck brilliantly aglow.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was getting dark, but big electric lights made the dock and the steamer's deck brilliantly aglow.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The big whistle was blowing at intervals to warn other craft that the steamer was coming out of her slip.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading MYSTERIOUS PASSENGERS Ned and Tom did not escape the usual commotion that always attends the sailing of a large steamer.
craftnounUS /kræft/
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The big whistle was blowing at intervals to warn other craft that the steamer was coming out of her slip.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was getting dark, but big electric lights made the dock and the steamer's deck brilliantly aglow.
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading MYSTERIOUS PASSENGERS Ned and Tom did not escape the usual commotion that always attends the sailing of a large steamer.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading It was getting dark, but big electric lights made the dock and the steamer's deck brilliantly aglow.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading MYSTERIOUS PASSENGERS Ned and Tom did not escape the usual commotion that always attends the sailing of a large steamer.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Fussy little tugs were pushing their blunt noses against the sides of the Maderia to help her and, in brief, there was not a little excitement.
farewellsnounUS /ˌferˈwelz/
plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
FussyadjectiveUS /ˈfʌsi/
annoyed and irritable
From this reading Fussy little tugs were pushing their blunt noses against the sides of the Maderia to help her and, in brief, there was not a little excitement.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It was getting dark, but big electric lights made the dock and the steamer's deck brilliantly aglow.
handkerchiefsnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs/
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Fussy little tugs were pushing their blunt noses against the sides of the Maderia to help her and, in brief, there was not a little excitement.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The big whistle was blowing at intervals to warn other craft that the steamer was coming out of her slip.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The big whistle was blowing at intervals to warn other craft that the steamer was coming out of her slip.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was getting dark, but big electric lights made the dock and the steamer's deck brilliantly aglow.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MYSTERIOUS PASSENGERS Ned and Tom did not escape the usual commotion that always attends the sailing of a large steamer.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading It was getting dark, but big electric lights made the dock and the steamer's deck brilliantly aglow.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fussy little tugs were pushing their blunt noses against the sides of the Maderia to help her and, in brief, there was not a little excitement.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was getting dark, but big electric lights made the dock and the steamer's deck brilliantly aglow.
Maderia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
MYSTERIOUSadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading MYSTERIOUS PASSENGERS Ned and Tom did not escape the usual commotion that always attends the sailing of a large steamer.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MYSTERIOUS PASSENGERS Ned and Tom did not escape the usual commotion that always attends the sailing of a large steamer.
nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/
plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Fussy little tugs were pushing their blunt noses against the sides of the Maderia to help her and, in brief, there was not a little excitement.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MYSTERIOUS PASSENGERS Ned and Tom did not escape the usual commotion that always attends the sailing of a large steamer.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MYSTERIOUS PASSENGERS Ned and Tom did not escape the usual commotion that always attends the sailing of a large steamer.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The big whistle was blowing at intervals to warn other craft that the steamer was coming out of her slip.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The big whistle was blowing at intervals to warn other craft that the steamer was coming out of her slip.
PASSENGERSnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
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 MYSTERIOUS PASSENGERS Ned and Tom did not escape the usual commotion that always attends the sailing of a large steamer.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading Fussy little tugs were pushing their blunt noses against the sides of the Maderia to help her and, in brief, there was not a little excitement.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading MYSTERIOUS PASSENGERS Ned and Tom did not escape the usual commotion that always attends the sailing of a large steamer.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Fussy little tugs were pushing their blunt noses against the sides of the Maderia to help her and, in brief, there was not a little excitement.
slipverbUS /slɪp/
move stealthily
From this reading The big whistle was blowing at intervals to warn other craft that the steamer was coming out of her slip.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading MYSTERIOUS PASSENGERS Ned and Tom did not escape the usual commotion that always attends the sailing of a large steamer.
steamer's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was getting dark, but big electric lights made the dock and the steamer's deck brilliantly aglow.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MYSTERIOUS PASSENGERS Ned and Tom did not escape the usual commotion that always attends the sailing of a large steamer.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MYSTERIOUS PASSENGERS Ned and Tom did not escape the usual commotion that always attends the sailing of a large steamer.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Fussy little tugs were pushing their blunt noses against the sides of the Maderia to help her and, in brief, there was not a little excitement.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading MYSTERIOUS PASSENGERS Ned and Tom did not escape the usual commotion that always attends the sailing of a large steamer.
tugsnounUS /tʌɡz/
plural of “tug” — a sudden abrupt pull
From this reading Fussy little tugs were pushing their blunt noses against the sides of the Maderia to help her and, in brief, there was not a little excitement.
umbrellasnounUS /əmˈbreləz/
plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading MYSTERIOUS PASSENGERS Ned and Tom did not escape the usual commotion that always attends the sailing of a large steamer.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading The big whistle was blowing at intervals to warn other craft that the steamer was coming out of her slip.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was getting dark, but big electric lights made the dock and the steamer's deck brilliantly aglow.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The people on the dock were waving farewells to those on the boat, and those on the deck of the Maderia shook their handkerchiefs, their steamer rugs, their hands, umbrellas--in short anything to indicate their feelings.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading The big whistle was blowing at intervals to warn other craft that the steamer was coming out of her slip.
