used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
the state of being absent
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Her mind was like a fresh canvas ready for the hand of the artist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
BurrnounUS /bɜːr/
seed vessel having hooks or prickles
From this reading There--just there--Hamilton was killed by Burr, and near by Hamilton's son four years before was killed in a duel--a political quarrel."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Her mind was like a fresh canvas ready for the hand of the artist.
a state at a particular time
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading There--just there--Hamilton was killed by Burr, and near by Hamilton's son four years before was killed in a duel--a political quarrel."
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her mind was like a fresh canvas ready for the hand of the artist.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There--just there--Hamilton was killed by Burr, and near by Hamilton's son four years before was killed in a duel--a political quarrel."
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Her mind was like a fresh canvas ready for the hand of the artist.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading There--just there--Hamilton was killed by Burr, and near by Hamilton's son four years before was killed in a duel--a political quarrel."
Hamilton'snounUS /ˈhæməltənz/
possessive form of “hamilton” — Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading There--just there--Hamilton was killed by Burr, and near by Hamilton's son four years before was killed in a duel--a political quarrel."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Her mind was like a fresh canvas ready for the hand of the artist.
only a very short time before
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her mind was like a fresh canvas ready for the hand of the artist.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That," said her uncle, "is Weehawken.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
and nothing more
From this reading There--just there--Hamilton was killed by Burr, and near by Hamilton's son four years before was killed in a duel--a political quarrel."
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading There--just there--Hamilton was killed by Burr, and near by Hamilton's son four years before was killed in a duel--a political quarrel."
Leila
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From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her mind was like a fresh canvas ready for the hand of the artist.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
the force of workers available
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her mind was like a fresh canvas ready for the hand of the artist.
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There--just there--Hamilton was killed by Burr, and near by Hamilton's son four years before was killed in a duel--a political quarrel."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
Penhallow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading There--just there--Hamilton was killed by Burr, and near by Hamilton's son four years before was killed in a duel--a political quarrel."
an angry dispute
From this reading There--just there--Hamilton was killed by Burr, and near by Hamilton's son four years before was killed in a duel--a political quarrel."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Her mind was like a fresh canvas ready for the hand of the artist.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That," said her uncle, "is Weehawken.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
a male human offspring
From this reading There--just there--Hamilton was killed by Burr, and near by Hamilton's son four years before was killed in a duel--a political quarrel."
having a supporting base
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That," said her uncle, "is Weehawken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There--just there--Hamilton was killed by Burr, and near by Hamilton's son four years before was killed in a duel--a political quarrel."
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "That," said her uncle, "is Weehawken.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
unusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
the topmost one of two
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
Weehawken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That," said her uncle, "is Weehawken.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
at the time that
From this reading When Leila sat upon the upper deck of the great Hudson River steamer, she was in a condition of excitement natural to an imaginative nature unused to travel.
showing curiosity
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
a late time of life
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was wondering at times what John Penhallow would look like after over two years of absence and hardly heard the murmur of talk around her, and was as unconscious of the interested glances of the young men attracted by the tall figure standing in the bow as the great river opened before her.
