used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nothing but an open roadstead, exposed to all the storms that come, so that to anchor off Vera Cruz is to run a fair chance of being wrecked.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "There isn't one in sight to come out after that sloop."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Nothing but an open roadstead, exposed to all the storms that come, so that to anchor off Vera Cruz is to run a fair chance of being wrecked.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nothing but an open roadstead, exposed to all the storms that come, so that to anchor off Vera Cruz is to run a fair chance of being wrecked.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Nothing but an open roadstead, exposed to all the storms that come, so that to anchor off Vera Cruz is to run a fair chance of being wrecked.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are two good reasons for it," growled the senor, gloomily.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Nothing but an open roadstead, exposed to all the storms that come, so that to anchor off Vera Cruz is to run a fair chance of being wrecked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing but an open roadstead, exposed to all the storms that come, so that to anchor off Vera Cruz is to run a fair chance of being wrecked.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Nothing but an open roadstead, exposed to all the storms that come, so that to anchor off Vera Cruz is to run a fair chance of being wrecked.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "There isn't one in sight to come out after that sloop."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
Cruz
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From this reading Nothing but an open roadstead, exposed to all the storms that come, so that to anchor off Vera Cruz is to run a fair chance of being wrecked.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
don't
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From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Nothing but an open roadstead, exposed to all the storms that come, so that to anchor off Vera Cruz is to run a fair chance of being wrecked.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Nothing but an open roadstead, exposed to all the storms that come, so that to anchor off Vera Cruz is to run a fair chance of being wrecked.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "There are two good reasons for it," growled the senor, gloomily.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading "There are two good reasons for it," growled the senor, gloomily.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "There are two good reasons for it," growled the senor, gloomily.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading "There are two good reasons for it," growled the senor, gloomily.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "One is that there isn't any harbor here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "One is that there isn't any harbor here.
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There isn't one in sight to come out after that sloop."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "There are two good reasons for it," growled the senor, gloomily.
landwardadverbUS /ˈlændwərd/
toward land
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
mauledverbUS /mɔːld/
past form of “maul” — split (wood) with a maul and wedges
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
Ned
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From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing but an open roadstead, exposed to all the storms that come, so that to anchor off Vera Cruz is to run a fair chance of being wrecked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Nothing but an open roadstead, exposed to all the storms that come, so that to anchor off Vera Cruz is to run a fair chance of being wrecked.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "There isn't one in sight to come out after that sloop."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Nothing but an open roadstead, exposed to all the storms that come, so that to anchor off Vera Cruz is to run a fair chance of being wrecked.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "There isn't one in sight to come out after that sloop."
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "There are two good reasons for it," growled the senor, gloomily.
roadsteadnoun
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Nothing but an open roadstead, exposed to all the storms that come, so that to anchor off Vera Cruz is to run a fair chance of being wrecked.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Nothing but an open roadstead, exposed to all the storms that come, so that to anchor off Vera Cruz is to run a fair chance of being wrecked.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
senornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "There isn't one in sight to come out after that sloop."
sloopnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading "There isn't one in sight to come out after that sloop."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nothing but an open roadstead, exposed to all the storms that come, so that to anchor off Vera Cruz is to run a fair chance of being wrecked.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Nothing but an open roadstead, exposed to all the storms that come, so that to anchor off Vera Cruz is to run a fair chance of being wrecked.
STRANDEDadjectiveUS /ˈstrændɪd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "There isn't one in sight to come out after that sloop."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
in or at that place or location
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "There are two good reasons for it," growled the senor, gloomily.
Vera
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nothing but an open roadstead, exposed to all the storms that come, so that to anchor off Vera Cruz is to run a fair chance of being wrecked.
warshipsnounUS /ˈwɔːrʃɪps/
plural of “warship” — a government ship that is available for waging war
From this reading COMPLETELY STRANDED "There don't seem to be any Mexican warships in the harbor," said Ned to the senor, as they looked landward from the deck of their badly mauled bark.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading Nothing but an open roadstead, exposed to all the storms that come, so that to anchor off Vera Cruz is to run a fair chance of being wrecked.
