used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading Owen leaped ashore before the vessel was fairly alongside, though he had not yet come to a full comprehension of what had happened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a few minutes our bow and stern lines were fast to the wharf where the Shepards were waiting for their steam-yacht.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the Sylvania was made fast I went on shore.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Owen leaped ashore before the vessel was fairly alongside, though he had not yet come to a full comprehension of what had happened.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Owen leaped ashore before the vessel was fairly alongside, though he had not yet come to a full comprehension of what had happened.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading In a few minutes our bow and stern lines were fast to the wharf where the Shepards were waiting for their steam-yacht.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew something was the matter, but he could not tell what it was.
CHASEverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Owen leaped ashore before the vessel was fairly alongside, though he had not yet come to a full comprehension of what had happened.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading Owen leaped ashore before the vessel was fairly alongside, though he had not yet come to a full comprehension of what had happened.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He knew something was the matter, but he could not tell what it was.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Owen leaped ashore before the vessel was fairly alongside, though he had not yet come to a full comprehension of what had happened.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading In a few minutes our bow and stern lines were fast to the wharf where the Shepards were waiting for their steam-yacht.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few minutes our bow and stern lines were fast to the wharf where the Shepards were waiting for their steam-yacht.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a few minutes our bow and stern lines were fast to the wharf where the Shepards were waiting for their steam-yacht.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Owen leaped ashore before the vessel was fairly alongside, though he had not yet come to a full comprehension of what had happened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Owen leaped ashore before the vessel was fairly alongside, though he had not yet come to a full comprehension of what had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Owen leaped ashore before the vessel was fairly alongside, though he had not yet come to a full comprehension of what had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Owen leaped ashore before the vessel was fairly alongside, though he had not yet come to a full comprehension of what had happened.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As soon as the Sylvania was made fast I went on shore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a few minutes our bow and stern lines were fast to the wharf where the Shepards were waiting for their steam-yacht.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew something was the matter, but he could not tell what it was.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew something was the matter, but he could not tell what it was.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Owen leaped ashore before the vessel was fairly alongside, though he had not yet come to a full comprehension of what had happened.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In a few minutes our bow and stern lines were fast to the wharf where the Shepards were waiting for their steam-yacht.
full of life and energy
From this reading A LIVELY CHASE.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As soon as the Sylvania was made fast I went on shore.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He knew something was the matter, but he could not tell what it was.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In a few minutes our bow and stern lines were fast to the wharf where the Shepards were waiting for their steam-yacht.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Owen leaped ashore before the vessel was fairly alongside, though he had not yet come to a full comprehension of what had happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Owen leaped ashore before the vessel was fairly alongside, though he had not yet come to a full comprehension of what had happened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As soon as the Sylvania was made fast I went on shore.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In a few minutes our bow and stern lines were fast to the wharf where the Shepards were waiting for their steam-yacht.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Owen leaped ashore before the vessel was fairly alongside, though he had not yet come to a full comprehension of what had happened.
Shepards
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From this reading In a few minutes our bow and stern lines were fast to the wharf where the Shepards were waiting for their steam-yacht.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading As soon as the Sylvania was made fast I went on shore.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He knew something was the matter, but he could not tell what it was.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the Sylvania was made fast I went on shore.
steam-yacht
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a few minutes our bow and stern lines were fast to the wharf where the Shepards were waiting for their steam-yacht.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading In a few minutes our bow and stern lines were fast to the wharf where the Shepards were waiting for their steam-yacht.
Sylvania
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as the Sylvania was made fast I went on shore.
express in words
From this reading He knew something was the matter, but he could not tell what it was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a few minutes our bow and stern lines were fast to the wharf where the Shepards were waiting for their steam-yacht.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In a few minutes our bow and stern lines were fast to the wharf where the Shepards were waiting for their steam-yacht.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Owen leaped ashore before the vessel was fairly alongside, though he had not yet come to a full comprehension of what had happened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a few minutes our bow and stern lines were fast to the wharf where the Shepards were waiting for their steam-yacht.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Owen leaped ashore before the vessel was fairly alongside, though he had not yet come to a full comprehension of what had happened.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading In a few minutes our bow and stern lines were fast to the wharf where the Shepards were waiting for their steam-yacht.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Owen leaped ashore before the vessel was fairly alongside, though he had not yet come to a full comprehension of what had happened.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As soon as the Sylvania was made fast I went on shore.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In a few minutes our bow and stern lines were fast to the wharf where the Shepards were waiting for their steam-yacht.
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 In a few minutes our bow and stern lines were fast to the wharf where the Shepards were waiting for their steam-yacht.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Owen leaped ashore before the vessel was fairly alongside, though he had not yet come to a full comprehension of what had happened.
in or at the place that
From this reading In a few minutes our bow and stern lines were fast to the wharf where the Shepards were waiting for their steam-yacht.
but in spite of that
From this reading Owen leaped ashore before the vessel was fairly alongside, though he had not yet come to a full comprehension of what had happened.
