used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
how long something has existed
From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
breast-wide
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From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
BUGSBY'S
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From this reading BUGSBY'S HOLE.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
countersnounUS /ˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “counter” — table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Some were loaded deep, and ready for the voyage, fresh with paint, and sparkling with the glory of glittering gilt and radiant counters.
the specified day of the month
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On a certain day, when, strange to relate, it was fine weather over the Isle of Dogs, a great plenty of tall and stately ships lay in these East India Docks.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Some were loaded deep, and ready for the voyage, fresh with paint, and sparkling with the glory of glittering gilt and radiant counters.
derricknounUS /ˈderɪk/
a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
Dismountverb
alight from (a horse)
From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
DocksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading On a certain day, when, strange to relate, it was fine weather over the Isle of Dogs, a great plenty of tall and stately ships lay in these East India Docks.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading On a certain day, when, strange to relate, it was fine weather over the Isle of Dogs, a great plenty of tall and stately ships lay in these East India Docks.
flappingnounUS /ˈflæpɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some were loaded deep, and ready for the voyage, fresh with paint, and sparkling with the glory of glittering gilt and radiant counters.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Some were loaded deep, and ready for the voyage, fresh with paint, and sparkling with the glory of glittering gilt and radiant counters.
funnelnounUS /ˈfʌnəl/
a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Some were loaded deep, and ready for the voyage, fresh with paint, and sparkling with the glory of glittering gilt and radiant counters.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading Some were loaded deep, and ready for the voyage, fresh with paint, and sparkling with the glory of glittering gilt and radiant counters.
a state of high honor
From this reading Some were loaded deep, and ready for the voyage, fresh with paint, and sparkling with the glory of glittering gilt and radiant counters.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On a certain day, when, strange to relate, it was fine weather over the Isle of Dogs, a great plenty of tall and stately ships lay in these East India Docks.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
an opening into or through something
From this reading BUGSBY'S HOLE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading On a certain day, when, strange to relate, it was fine weather over the Isle of Dogs, a great plenty of tall and stately ships lay in these East India Docks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On a certain day, when, strange to relate, it was fine weather over the Isle of Dogs, a great plenty of tall and stately ships lay in these East India Docks.
go away from a place
From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Some were loaded deep, and ready for the voyage, fresh with paint, and sparkling with the glory of glittering gilt and radiant counters.
the force of workers available
From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
non-essential
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From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a certain day, when, strange to relate, it was fine weather over the Isle of Dogs, a great plenty of tall and stately ships lay in these East India Docks.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On a certain day, when, strange to relate, it was fine weather over the Isle of Dogs, a great plenty of tall and stately ships lay in these East India Docks.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Some were loaded deep, and ready for the voyage, fresh with paint, and sparkling with the glory of glittering gilt and radiant counters.
a full supply
From this reading On a certain day, when, strange to relate, it was fine weather over the Isle of Dogs, a great plenty of tall and stately ships lay in these East India Docks.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
pole-mast
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From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading Some were loaded deep, and ready for the voyage, fresh with paint, and sparkling with the glory of glittering gilt and radiant counters.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Some were loaded deep, and ready for the voyage, fresh with paint, and sparkling with the glory of glittering gilt and radiant counters.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading On a certain day, when, strange to relate, it was fine weather over the Isle of Dogs, a great plenty of tall and stately ships lay in these East India Docks.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
riggedadjectiveUS /rɪɡd/
fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)
From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
only a very short time before
From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading On a certain day, when, strange to relate, it was fine weather over the Isle of Dogs, a great plenty of tall and stately ships lay in these East India Docks.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some were loaded deep, and ready for the voyage, fresh with paint, and sparkling with the glory of glittering gilt and radiant counters.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Some were loaded deep, and ready for the voyage, fresh with paint, and sparkling with the glory of glittering gilt and radiant counters.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading On a certain day, when, strange to relate, it was fine weather over the Isle of Dogs, a great plenty of tall and stately ships lay in these East India Docks.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading On a certain day, when, strange to relate, it was fine weather over the Isle of Dogs, a great plenty of tall and stately ships lay in these East India Docks.
stumblingverbUS /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading On a certain day, when, strange to relate, it was fine weather over the Isle of Dogs, a great plenty of tall and stately ships lay in these East India Docks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On a certain day, when, strange to relate, it was fine weather over the Isle of Dogs, a great plenty of tall and stately ships lay in these East India Docks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On a certain day, when, strange to relate, it was fine weather over the Isle of Dogs, a great plenty of tall and stately ships lay in these East India Docks.
to-day
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From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Some were loaded deep, and ready for the voyage, fresh with paint, and sparkling with the glory of glittering gilt and radiant counters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On a certain day, when, strange to relate, it was fine weather over the Isle of Dogs, a great plenty of tall and stately ships lay in these East India Docks.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading On a certain day, when, strange to relate, it was fine weather over the Isle of Dogs, a great plenty of tall and stately ships lay in these East India Docks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the date of this story, remote as it is, the East India Docks were much as they now are, saving in certain non-essential points, such as the funnel.
at the time that
From this reading On a certain day, when, strange to relate, it was fine weather over the Isle of Dogs, a great plenty of tall and stately ships lay in these East India Docks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dismount the funnel of to-day, and leave the pole-mast schooner rigged with its derrick, and old men of that age, stumbling with flapping skirts and breast-wide hats, would scarcely witness a change.
