used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They took a steamer to New York, that Mecca of the newly-wed, and we all adjourned to the pier to wish them God-speed.
adjournedverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrnd/
past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session
From this reading They took a steamer to New York, that Mecca of the newly-wed, and we all adjourned to the pier to wish them God-speed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
AFTER-MATH
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE AFTER-MATH.
(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 They took a steamer to New York, that Mecca of the newly-wed, and we all adjourned to the pier to wish them God-speed.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They looked very comical as they floated along for a moment like veritable gun-boats and then filled and sank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They took a steamer to New York, that Mecca of the newly-wed, and we all adjourned to the pier to wish them God-speed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading They looked very comical as they floated along for a moment like veritable gun-boats and then filled and sank.
a small house with a single story
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading They looked very comical as they floated along for a moment like veritable gun-boats and then filled and sank.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading They looked very comical as they floated along for a moment like veritable gun-boats and then filled and sank.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They looked very comical as they floated along for a moment like veritable gun-boats and then filled and sank.
set up or found
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
God-speed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They took a steamer to New York, that Mecca of the newly-wed, and we all adjourned to the pier to wish them God-speed.
gun-boats
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From this reading They looked very comical as they floated along for a moment like veritable gun-boats and then filled and sank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_Requiescat in Pace!_" muttered Wink.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They looked very comical as they floated along for a moment like veritable gun-boats and then filled and sank.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked very comical as they floated along for a moment like veritable gun-boats and then filled and sank.
MeccanounUS /ˈmekə/
joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam
From this reading They took a steamer to New York, that Mecca of the newly-wed, and we all adjourned to the pier to wish them God-speed.
a particular point in time
From this reading They looked very comical as they floated along for a moment like veritable gun-boats and then filled and sank.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "_Requiescat in Pace!_" muttered Wink.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They took a steamer to New York, that Mecca of the newly-wed, and we all adjourned to the pier to wish them God-speed.
newly-wed
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From this reading They took a steamer to New York, that Mecca of the newly-wed, and we all adjourned to the pier to wish them God-speed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They took a steamer to New York, that Mecca of the newly-wed, and we all adjourned to the pier to wish them God-speed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading "_Requiescat in Pace!_" muttered Wink.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading They took a steamer to New York, that Mecca of the newly-wed, and we all adjourned to the pier to wish them God-speed.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
RagsnounUS /ræɡz/
plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
Rand'snounUS /rændz/
possessive form of “rand” — the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
Requiescatnoun
a prayer for the repose of the soul of a dead person
From this reading "_Requiescat in Pace!_" muttered Wink.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading They looked very comical as they floated along for a moment like veritable gun-boats and then filled and sank.
self-same
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From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
a particular situation
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading They took a steamer to New York, that Mecca of the newly-wed, and we all adjourned to the pier to wish them God-speed.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They took a steamer to New York, that Mecca of the newly-wed, and we all adjourned to the pier to wish them God-speed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AFTER-MATH.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They took a steamer to New York, that Mecca of the newly-wed, and we all adjourned to the pier to wish them God-speed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They looked very comical as they floated along for a moment like veritable gun-boats and then filled and sank.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They took a steamer to New York, that Mecca of the newly-wed, and we all adjourned to the pier to wish them God-speed.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They took a steamer to New York, that Mecca of the newly-wed, and we all adjourned to the pier to wish them God-speed.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They took a steamer to New York, that Mecca of the newly-wed, and we all adjourned to the pier to wish them God-speed.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading They looked very comical as they floated along for a moment like veritable gun-boats and then filled and sank.
precisely as stated
From this reading They looked very comical as they floated along for a moment like veritable gun-boats and then filled and sank.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading As the vessel pulled out, Rags produced from his pocket the self-same old tennis shoes that we had found the morning we took possession of Mrs. Rand's cottage, and threw them after the departing couple.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They took a steamer to New York, that Mecca of the newly-wed, and we all adjourned to the pier to wish them God-speed.
WinkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading "_Requiescat in Pace!_" muttered Wink.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading They took a steamer to New York, that Mecca of the newly-wed, and we all adjourned to the pier to wish them God-speed.
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 They took a steamer to New York, that Mecca of the newly-wed, and we all adjourned to the pier to wish them God-speed.
