used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tall chimneys and warehouses rose against the sky, there was a biting wind, and Marston shivered at the door of the liner's smoking-room.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Tall chimneys and warehouses rose against the sky, there was a biting wind, and Marston shivered at the door of the liner's smoking-room.
at or in the front
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE FRESH START Dusk had fallen and rows of lights twinkled along the walls at the river-mouth.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For his comrade's sake, he was illogically relieved because he could not see her yet, although the moment he dreaded could not be put off long.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading Her engines throbbed slackly as she steamed in with the tide, past the dark shapes of anchored vessels.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FRESH START Dusk had fallen and rows of lights twinkled along the walls at the river-mouth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her engines throbbed slackly as she steamed in with the tide, past the dark shapes of anchored vessels.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FRESH START Dusk had fallen and rows of lights twinkled along the walls at the river-mouth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For his comrade's sake, he was illogically relieved because he could not see her yet, although the moment he dreaded could not be put off long.
for the reason that
From this reading For his comrade's sake, he was illogically relieved because he could not see her yet, although the moment he dreaded could not be put off long.
bitingadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading Tall chimneys and warehouses rose against the sky, there was a biting wind, and Marston shivered at the door of the liner's smoking-room.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading Tall chimneys and warehouses rose against the sky, there was a biting wind, and Marston shivered at the door of the liner's smoking-room.
company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
comrade's
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From this reading For his comrade's sake, he was illogically relieved because he could not see her yet, although the moment he dreaded could not be put off long.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For his comrade's sake, he was illogically relieved because he could not see her yet, although the moment he dreaded could not be put off long.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Her engines throbbed slackly as she steamed in with the tide, past the dark shapes of anchored vessels.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Tall chimneys and warehouses rose against the sky, there was a biting wind, and Marston shivered at the door of the liner's smoking-room.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading For his comrade's sake, he was illogically relieved because he could not see her yet, although the moment he dreaded could not be put off long.
DusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading THE FRESH START Dusk had fallen and rows of lights twinkled along the walls at the river-mouth.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Her engines throbbed slackly as she steamed in with the tide, past the dark shapes of anchored vessels.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading THE FRESH START Dusk had fallen and rows of lights twinkled along the walls at the river-mouth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading THE FRESH START Dusk had fallen and rows of lights twinkled along the walls at the river-mouth.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FRESH START Dusk had fallen and rows of lights twinkled along the walls at the river-mouth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For his comrade's sake, he was illogically relieved because he could not see her yet, although the moment he dreaded could not be put off long.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her engines throbbed slackly as she steamed in with the tide, past the dark shapes of anchored vessels.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For his comrade's sake, he was illogically relieved because he could not see her yet, although the moment he dreaded could not be put off long.
illogicallyadverb
in an illogical manner
From this reading For his comrade's sake, he was illogically relieved because he could not see her yet, although the moment he dreaded could not be put off long.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her engines throbbed slackly as she steamed in with the tide, past the dark shapes of anchored vessels.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading THE FRESH START Dusk had fallen and rows of lights twinkled along the walls at the river-mouth.
liner'snounUS /ˈlaɪnərz/
possessive form of “liner” — (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading Tall chimneys and warehouses rose against the sky, there was a biting wind, and Marston shivered at the door of the liner's smoking-room.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading For his comrade's sake, he was illogically relieved because he could not see her yet, although the moment he dreaded could not be put off long.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
Marston
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From this reading Tall chimneys and warehouses rose against the sky, there was a biting wind, and Marston shivered at the door of the liner's smoking-room.
mergedadjectiveUS /mɜːrdʒd/
formed or united into a whole
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
a particular point in time
From this reading For his comrade's sake, he was illogically relieved because he could not see her yet, although the moment he dreaded could not be put off long.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For his comrade's sake, he was illogically relieved because he could not see her yet, although the moment he dreaded could not be put off long.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FRESH START Dusk had fallen and rows of lights twinkled along the walls at the river-mouth.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For his comrade's sake, he was illogically relieved because he could not see her yet, although the moment he dreaded could not be put off long.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Her engines throbbed slackly as she steamed in with the tide, past the dark shapes of anchored vessels.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For his comrade's sake, he was illogically relieved because he could not see her yet, although the moment he dreaded could not be put off long.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading For his comrade's sake, he was illogically relieved because he could not see her yet, although the moment he dreaded could not be put off long.
river-mouth
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From this reading THE FRESH START Dusk had fallen and rows of lights twinkled along the walls at the river-mouth.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Tall chimneys and warehouses rose against the sky, there was a biting wind, and Marston shivered at the door of the liner's smoking-room.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading THE FRESH START Dusk had fallen and rows of lights twinkled along the walls at the river-mouth.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading For his comrade's sake, he was illogically relieved because he could not see her yet, although the moment he dreaded could not be put off long.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For his comrade's sake, he was illogically relieved because he could not see her yet, although the moment he dreaded could not be put off long.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Her engines throbbed slackly as she steamed in with the tide, past the dark shapes of anchored vessels.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her engines throbbed slackly as she steamed in with the tide, past the dark shapes of anchored vessels.
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading Tall chimneys and warehouses rose against the sky, there was a biting wind, and Marston shivered at the door of the liner's smoking-room.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Tall chimneys and warehouses rose against the sky, there was a biting wind, and Marston shivered at the door of the liner's smoking-room.
slacklyadverb
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading Her engines throbbed slackly as she steamed in with the tide, past the dark shapes of anchored vessels.
smoking-room
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From this reading Tall chimneys and warehouses rose against the sky, there was a biting wind, and Marston shivered at the door of the liner's smoking-room.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE FRESH START Dusk had fallen and rows of lights twinkled along the walls at the river-mouth.
steamedadjectiveUS /stiːmd/
cooked in steam
From this reading Her engines throbbed slackly as she steamed in with the tide, past the dark shapes of anchored vessels.
streaksnounUS /striːks/
plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Tall chimneys and warehouses rose against the sky, there was a biting wind, and Marston shivered at the door of the liner's smoking-room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRESH START Dusk had fallen and rows of lights twinkled along the walls at the river-mouth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Tall chimneys and warehouses rose against the sky, there was a biting wind, and Marston shivered at the door of the liner's smoking-room.
throbbed
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From this reading Her engines throbbed slackly as she steamed in with the tide, past the dark shapes of anchored vessels.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Her engines throbbed slackly as she steamed in with the tide, past the dark shapes of anchored vessels.
trianglenounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/
a three-sided polygon
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
twinkledverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəld/
past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading THE FRESH START Dusk had fallen and rows of lights twinkled along the walls at the river-mouth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Her engines throbbed slackly as she steamed in with the tide, past the dark shapes of anchored vessels.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THE FRESH START Dusk had fallen and rows of lights twinkled along the walls at the river-mouth.
warehousesnounUS /ˈwerhaʊzɪz/
plural of “warehouse” — a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading Tall chimneys and warehouses rose against the sky, there was a biting wind, and Marston shivered at the door of the liner's smoking-room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tall chimneys and warehouses rose against the sky, there was a biting wind, and Marston shivered at the door of the liner's smoking-room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
a Caucasian
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Tall chimneys and warehouses rose against the sky, there was a biting wind, and Marston shivered at the door of the liner's smoking-room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her engines throbbed slackly as she steamed in with the tide, past the dark shapes of anchored vessels.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A mile or two ahead, bright streaks, in which the separate lights were merged, marked the landing stages, and Marston looked for the red, white, and green triangle that would indicate the company's tug.
but in spite of that
From this reading For his comrade's sake, he was illogically relieved because he could not see her yet, although the moment he dreaded could not be put off long.
