used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading Shortly afterward the steamer weighed anchor, and Grace and Carl, standing at the rail, waved farewell to the shores of Africa.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Shortly afterward the steamer weighed anchor, and Grace and Carl, standing at the rail, waved farewell to the shores of Africa.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Shortly afterward the steamer weighed anchor, and Grace and Carl, standing at the rail, waved farewell to the shores of Africa.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RUM-RUNNERS Carl and Grace had luck in catching the boat.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Inquiring of the vessel’s master as to the chances of securing passage, Carl was directed to the purser’s office, where he made arrangements for himself and Grace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Inquiring of the vessel’s master as to the chances of securing passage, Carl was directed to the purser’s office, where he made arrangements for himself and Grace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Besides themselves, three other passengers had been booked for the trip.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides themselves, three other passengers had been booked for the trip.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE RUM-RUNNERS Carl and Grace had luck in catching the boat.
bookedadjectiveUS /bʊkt/
reserved in advance
From this reading Besides themselves, three other passengers had been booked for the trip.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
Carl
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From this reading THE RUM-RUNNERS Carl and Grace had luck in catching the boat.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading THE RUM-RUNNERS Carl and Grace had luck in catching the boat.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Inquiring of the vessel’s master as to the chances of securing passage, Carl was directed to the purser’s office, where he made arrangements for himself and Grace.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Inquiring of the vessel’s master as to the chances of securing passage, Carl was directed to the purser’s office, where he made arrangements for himself and Grace.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Shortly afterward the steamer weighed anchor, and Grace and Carl, standing at the rail, waved farewell to the shores of Africa.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading THE RUM-RUNNERS Carl and Grace had luck in catching the boat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RUM-RUNNERS Carl and Grace had luck in catching the boat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Inquiring of the vessel’s master as to the chances of securing passage, Carl was directed to the purser’s office, where he made arrangements for himself and Grace.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Inquiring of the vessel’s master as to the chances of securing passage, Carl was directed to the purser’s office, where he made arrangements for himself and Grace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RUM-RUNNERS Carl and Grace had luck in catching the boat.
InquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading Inquiring of the vessel’s master as to the chances of securing passage, Carl was directed to the purser’s office, where he made arrangements for himself and Grace.
loadingnounUS /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE RUM-RUNNERS Carl and Grace had luck in catching the boat.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Inquiring of the vessel’s master as to the chances of securing passage, Carl was directed to the purser’s office, where he made arrangements for himself and Grace.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Inquiring of the vessel’s master as to the chances of securing passage, Carl was directed to the purser’s office, where he made arrangements for himself and Grace.
Mogador
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From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Inquiring of the vessel’s master as to the chances of securing passage, Carl was directed to the purser’s office, where he made arrangements for himself and Grace.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Inquiring of the vessel’s master as to the chances of securing passage, Carl was directed to the purser’s office, where he made arrangements for himself and Grace.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Besides themselves, three other passengers had been booked for the trip.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Inquiring of the vessel’s master as to the chances of securing passage, Carl was directed to the purser’s office, where he made arrangements for himself and Grace.
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 Besides themselves, three other passengers had been booked for the trip.
purser's
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From this reading Inquiring of the vessel’s master as to the chances of securing passage, Carl was directed to the purser’s office, where he made arrangements for himself and Grace.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Shortly afterward the steamer weighed anchor, and Grace and Carl, standing at the rail, waved farewell to the shores of Africa.
ResoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
RUM-RUNNERS
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From this reading THE RUM-RUNNERS Carl and Grace had luck in catching the boat.
Sailings
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From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Inquiring of the vessel’s master as to the chances of securing passage, Carl was directed to the purser’s office, where he made arrangements for himself and Grace.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Shortly afterward the steamer weighed anchor, and Grace and Carl, standing at the rail, waved farewell to the shores of Africa.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly afterward the steamer weighed anchor, and Grace and Carl, standing at the rail, waved farewell to the shores of Africa.
having a supporting base
From this reading Shortly afterward the steamer weighed anchor, and Grace and Carl, standing at the rail, waved farewell to the shores of Africa.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUM-RUNNERS Carl and Grace had luck in catching the boat.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Besides themselves, three other passengers had been booked for the trip.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Besides themselves, three other passengers had been booked for the trip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
vessel'snounUS /ˈvesəlz/
possessive form of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Inquiring of the vessel’s master as to the chances of securing passage, Carl was directed to the purser’s office, where he made arrangements for himself and Grace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Shortly afterward the steamer weighed anchor, and Grace and Carl, standing at the rail, waved farewell to the shores of Africa.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading Shortly afterward the steamer weighed anchor, and Grace and Carl, standing at the rail, waved farewell to the shores of Africa.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
in or at the place that
From this reading Inquiring of the vessel’s master as to the chances of securing passage, Carl was directed to the purser’s office, where he made arrangements for himself and Grace.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Sailings from Mogador are few and far between, but the English freight steamer “Resolute” was at the wharf, loading for a return trip to New York.
