used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A drizzling rain was falling.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading News of Peter Malcolm's first impressions on landing in Old England were far from agreeable.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In almost complete silence the securing-ropes were made fast and the gangways run out by apathetic workmen, while with the utmost dispatch the disembarkation of men and stores began.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was yet early, and beyond a few dock hands Millbay Pier was deserted.
apatheticadjectiveUS /ˌæpəˈθetɪk/
showing little or no emotion or animation
From this reading In almost complete silence the securing-ropes were made fast and the gangways run out by apathetic workmen, while with the utmost dispatch the disembarkation of men and stores began.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In almost complete silence the securing-ropes were made fast and the gangways run out by apathetic workmen, while with the utmost dispatch the disembarkation of men and stores began.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It was yet early, and beyond a few dock hands Millbay Pier was deserted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In almost complete silence the securing-ropes were made fast and the gangways run out by apathetic workmen, while with the utmost dispatch the disembarkation of men and stores began.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading In almost complete silence the securing-ropes were made fast and the gangways run out by apathetic workmen, while with the utmost dispatch the disembarkation of men and stores began.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading No crowds of enthusiastic spectators waited to welcome the men who had made a perilous voyage of thousands of miles to take part in the fight for freedom.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading It was yet early, and beyond a few dock hands Millbay Pier was deserted.
disembarkationnounUS /dɪˌsembɑːrˈkeɪʃən/
the act of passengers and crew getting off of a ship or aircraft
From this reading In almost complete silence the securing-ropes were made fast and the gangways run out by apathetic workmen, while with the utmost dispatch the disembarkation of men and stores began.
dispatchverbUS /dɪˈspætʃ/
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading In almost complete silence the securing-ropes were made fast and the gangways run out by apathetic workmen, while with the utmost dispatch the disembarkation of men and stores began.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading It was yet early, and beyond a few dock hands Millbay Pier was deserted.
drizzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪzəlɪŋ/
(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops
From this reading A drizzling rain was falling.
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 It was yet early, and beyond a few dock hands Millbay Pier was deserted.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading News of Peter Malcolm's first impressions on landing in Old England were far from agreeable.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading No crowds of enthusiastic spectators waited to welcome the men who had made a perilous voyage of thousands of miles to take part in the fight for freedom.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading A drizzling rain was falling.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading News of Peter Malcolm's first impressions on landing in Old England were far from agreeable.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading In almost complete silence the securing-ropes were made fast and the gangways run out by apathetic workmen, while with the utmost dispatch the disembarkation of men and stores began.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was yet early, and beyond a few dock hands Millbay Pier was deserted.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading No crowds of enthusiastic spectators waited to welcome the men who had made a perilous voyage of thousands of miles to take part in the fight for freedom.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading News of Peter Malcolm's first impressions on landing in Old England were far from agreeable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No crowds of enthusiastic spectators waited to welcome the men who had made a perilous voyage of thousands of miles to take part in the fight for freedom.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading No crowds of enthusiastic spectators waited to welcome the men who had made a perilous voyage of thousands of miles to take part in the fight for freedom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading News of Peter Malcolm's first impressions on landing in Old England were far from agreeable.
gangways
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From this reading In almost complete silence the securing-ropes were made fast and the gangways run out by apathetic workmen, while with the utmost dispatch the disembarkation of men and stores began.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No crowds of enthusiastic spectators waited to welcome the men who had made a perilous voyage of thousands of miles to take part in the fight for freedom.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was yet early, and beyond a few dock hands Millbay Pier was deserted.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading News of Peter Malcolm's first impressions on landing in Old England were far from agreeable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading News of Peter Malcolm's first impressions on landing in Old England were far from agreeable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was yet early, and beyond a few dock hands Millbay Pier was deserted.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading News of Peter Malcolm's first impressions on landing in Old England were far from agreeable.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading No crowds of enthusiastic spectators waited to welcome the men who had made a perilous voyage of thousands of miles to take part in the fight for freedom.
Malcolm's
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From this reading News of Peter Malcolm's first impressions on landing in Old England were far from agreeable.
the force of workers available
From this reading No crowds of enthusiastic spectators waited to welcome the men who had made a perilous voyage of thousands of miles to take part in the fight for freedom.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading No crowds of enthusiastic spectators waited to welcome the men who had made a perilous voyage of thousands of miles to take part in the fight for freedom.
Millbay
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From this reading It was yet early, and beyond a few dock hands Millbay Pier was deserted.
information about recent and important events
From this reading News of Peter Malcolm's first impressions on landing in Old England were far from agreeable.
not any; not one
From this reading No crowds of enthusiastic spectators waited to welcome the men who had made a perilous voyage of thousands of miles to take part in the fight for freedom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading News of Peter Malcolm's first impressions on landing in Old England were far from agreeable.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading News of Peter Malcolm's first impressions on landing in Old England were far from agreeable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading News of Peter Malcolm's first impressions on landing in Old England were far from agreeable.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In almost complete silence the securing-ropes were made fast and the gangways run out by apathetic workmen, while with the utmost dispatch the disembarkation of men and stores began.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading No crowds of enthusiastic spectators waited to welcome the men who had made a perilous voyage of thousands of miles to take part in the fight for freedom.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading No crowds of enthusiastic spectators waited to welcome the men who had made a perilous voyage of thousands of miles to take part in the fight for freedom.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading News of Peter Malcolm's first impressions on landing in Old England were far from agreeable.
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 It was yet early, and beyond a few dock hands Millbay Pier was deserted.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading A drizzling rain was falling.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading In almost complete silence the securing-ropes were made fast and the gangways run out by apathetic workmen, while with the utmost dispatch the disembarkation of men and stores began.
securing-ropes
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From this reading In almost complete silence the securing-ropes were made fast and the gangways run out by apathetic workmen, while with the utmost dispatch the disembarkation of men and stores began.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading In almost complete silence the securing-ropes were made fast and the gangways run out by apathetic workmen, while with the utmost dispatch the disembarkation of men and stores began.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading No crowds of enthusiastic spectators waited to welcome the men who had made a perilous voyage of thousands of miles to take part in the fight for freedom.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading In almost complete silence the securing-ropes were made fast and the gangways run out by apathetic workmen, while with the utmost dispatch the disembarkation of men and stores began.
carry out
From this reading No crowds of enthusiastic spectators waited to welcome the men who had made a perilous voyage of thousands of miles to take part in the fight for freedom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No crowds of enthusiastic spectators waited to welcome the men who had made a perilous voyage of thousands of miles to take part in the fight for freedom.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading No crowds of enthusiastic spectators waited to welcome the men who had made a perilous voyage of thousands of miles to take part in the fight for freedom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No crowds of enthusiastic spectators waited to welcome the men who had made a perilous voyage of thousands of miles to take part in the fight for freedom.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading In almost complete silence the securing-ropes were made fast and the gangways run out by apathetic workmen, while with the utmost dispatch the disembarkation of men and stores began.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading No crowds of enthusiastic spectators waited to welcome the men who had made a perilous voyage of thousands of miles to take part in the fight for freedom.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading No crowds of enthusiastic spectators waited to welcome the men who had made a perilous voyage of thousands of miles to take part in the fight for freedom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A drizzling rain was falling.
accept gladly
From this reading No crowds of enthusiastic spectators waited to welcome the men who had made a perilous voyage of thousands of miles to take part in the fight for freedom.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading News of Peter Malcolm's first impressions on landing in Old England were far from agreeable.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In almost complete silence the securing-ropes were made fast and the gangways run out by apathetic workmen, while with the utmost dispatch the disembarkation of men and stores began.
which person or people
From this reading No crowds of enthusiastic spectators waited to welcome the men who had made a perilous voyage of thousands of miles to take part in the fight for freedom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In almost complete silence the securing-ropes were made fast and the gangways run out by apathetic workmen, while with the utmost dispatch the disembarkation of men and stores began.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading In almost complete silence the securing-ropes were made fast and the gangways run out by apathetic workmen, while with the utmost dispatch the disembarkation of men and stores began.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was yet early, and beyond a few dock hands Millbay Pier was deserted.
