used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Never mind my baggage, lad,” Webster called after him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading The latter, however, swung his passenger's bag and suitcase to the ground, picked them up and started for the gangplank.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “One of the deck boys will care for it.”
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading Owing to the congestion of freight and traffic the chauffeur stopped his cab a little distance from the gangplank, where Webster discharged him with a liberal tip.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Never mind my baggage, lad,” Webster called after him.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “One of the deck boys will care for it.”
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading Owing to the congestion of freight and traffic the chauffeur stopped his cab a little distance from the gangplank, where Webster discharged him with a liberal tip.
congestionnounUS /kənˈdʒestʃən/
excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part
From this reading Owing to the congestion of freight and traffic the chauffeur stopped his cab a little distance from the gangplank, where Webster discharged him with a liberal tip.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading “One of the deck boys will care for it.”
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading Owing to the congestion of freight and traffic the chauffeur stopped his cab a little distance from the gangplank, where Webster discharged him with a liberal tip.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Owing to the congestion of freight and traffic the chauffeur stopped his cab a little distance from the gangplank, where Webster discharged him with a liberal tip.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
Estrellita
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From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The latter, however, swung his passenger's bag and suitcase to the ground, picked them up and started for the gangplank.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Owing to the congestion of freight and traffic the chauffeur stopped his cab a little distance from the gangplank, where Webster discharged him with a liberal tip.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Owing to the congestion of freight and traffic the chauffeur stopped his cab a little distance from the gangplank, where Webster discharged him with a liberal tip.
gangplanknounUS /ˈɡæŋplæŋk/
a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside
From this reading Owing to the congestion of freight and traffic the chauffeur stopped his cab a little distance from the gangplank, where Webster discharged him with a liberal tip.
in a gradual manner
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The latter, however, swung his passenger's bag and suitcase to the ground, picked them up and started for the gangplank.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Owing to the congestion of freight and traffic the chauffeur stopped his cab a little distance from the gangplank, where Webster discharged him with a liberal tip.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The latter, however, swung his passenger's bag and suitcase to the ground, picked them up and started for the gangplank.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “One of the deck boys will care for it.”
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
a boy or man
From this reading “Never mind my baggage, lad,” Webster called after him.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter, however, swung his passenger's bag and suitcase to the ground, picked them up and started for the gangplank.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
leveenounUS /ˈlevi/
a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Owing to the congestion of freight and traffic the chauffeur stopped his cab a little distance from the gangplank, where Webster discharged him with a liberal tip.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Owing to the congestion of freight and traffic the chauffeur stopped his cab a little distance from the gangplank, where Webster discharged him with a liberal tip.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Never mind my baggage, lad,” Webster called after him.
mooringnounUS /ˈmʊrɪŋ/
a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Never mind my baggage, lad,” Webster called after him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Never mind my baggage, lad,” Webster called after him.
the middle of the day
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Owing to the congestion of freight and traffic the chauffeur stopped his cab a little distance from the gangplank, where Webster discharged him with a liberal tip.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “One of the deck boys will care for it.”
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Owing to the congestion of freight and traffic the chauffeur stopped his cab a little distance from the gangplank, where Webster discharged him with a liberal tip.
passenger'snounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
possessive form 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 The latter, however, swung his passenger's bag and suitcase to the ground, picked them up and started for the gangplank.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading The latter, however, swung his passenger's bag and suitcase to the ground, picked them up and started for the gangplank.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The latter, however, swung his passenger's bag and suitcase to the ground, picked them up and started for the gangplank.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Owing to the congestion of freight and traffic the chauffeur stopped his cab a little distance from the gangplank, where Webster discharged him with a liberal tip.
suitcasenounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪs/
a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
From this reading The latter, however, swung his passenger's bag and suitcase to the ground, picked them up and started for the gangplank.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The latter, however, swung his passenger's bag and suitcase to the ground, picked them up and started for the gangplank.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The latter, however, swung his passenger's bag and suitcase to the ground, picked them up and started for the gangplank.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Owing to the congestion of freight and traffic the chauffeur stopped his cab a little distance from the gangplank, where Webster discharged him with a liberal tip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading Owing to the congestion of freight and traffic the chauffeur stopped his cab a little distance from the gangplank, where Webster discharged him with a liberal tip.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
tuggingverbUS /ˈtʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “tug” — pull hard
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The latter, however, swung his passenger's bag and suitcase to the ground, picked them up and started for the gangplank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading Owing to the congestion of freight and traffic the chauffeur stopped his cab a little distance from the gangplank, where Webster discharged him with a liberal tip.
WEBSTER'SnounUS /ˈwebstərz/
possessive form of “webster” — English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
in or at the place that
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “One of the deck boys will care for it.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading |WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early the following morning, and at noon he entered a taxi with his hand baggage and was driven to the levee where _La Estrellita_ lay tugging gently at her mooring lines.
