used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pearl made his trade with the acting skipper of the little steamer, which was hardly more than a steam-launch.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Pearl made his trade with the acting skipper of the little steamer, which was hardly more than a steam-launch.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Captain Vesey had seen no boat go out, and Pearl concluded that she was still at anchor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The water was unusually low on the lake; and, though he saw the topmasts of several boats beyond the breakwater, he was unable to determine whether or not any of them belonged to the Goldwing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The water was unusually low on the lake; and, though he saw the topmasts of several boats beyond the breakwater, he was unable to determine whether or not any of them belonged to the Goldwing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Captain Vesey had seen no boat go out, and Pearl concluded that she was still at anchor.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The water was unusually low on the lake; and, though he saw the topmasts of several boats beyond the breakwater, he was unable to determine whether or not any of them belonged to the Goldwing.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The water was unusually low on the lake; and, though he saw the topmasts of several boats beyond the breakwater, he was unable to determine whether or not any of them belonged to the Goldwing.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Captain Vesey had seen no boat go out, and Pearl concluded that she was still at anchor.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The water was unusually low on the lake; and, though he saw the topmasts of several boats beyond the breakwater, he was unable to determine whether or not any of them belonged to the Goldwing.
breakwaternounUS /ˈbreɪkwɔːtər/
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
From this reading Pearl Hawlinshed had not looked to see if the Goldwing was where he had last seen her, outside of the breakwater.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Vesey had seen no boat go out, and Pearl concluded that she was still at anchor.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Captain Vesey had seen no boat go out, and Pearl concluded that she was still at anchor.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading The water was unusually low on the lake; and, though he saw the topmasts of several boats beyond the breakwater, he was unable to determine whether or not any of them belonged to the Goldwing.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Captain Vesey had seen no boat go out, and Pearl concluded that she was still at anchor.
Goldwing
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From this reading Pearl Hawlinshed had not looked to see if the Goldwing was where he had last seen her, outside of the breakwater.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pearl Hawlinshed had not looked to see if the Goldwing was where he had last seen her, outside of the breakwater.
only a very short time before
From this reading Pearl made his trade with the acting skipper of the little steamer, which was hardly more than a steam-launch.
Hawlinshed
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From this reading Pearl Hawlinshed had not looked to see if the Goldwing was where he had last seen her, outside of the breakwater.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pearl Hawlinshed had not looked to see if the Goldwing was where he had last seen her, outside of the breakwater.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pearl Hawlinshed had not looked to see if the Goldwing was where he had last seen her, outside of the breakwater.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pearl made his trade with the acting skipper of the little steamer, which was hardly more than a steam-launch.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Pearl Hawlinshed had not looked to see if the Goldwing was where he had last seen her, outside of the breakwater.
KEYHOLEnounUS /ˈkiːhoʊl/
the hole where a key is inserted
From this reading THE MAN THAT LOOKED THROUGH THE KEYHOLE.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The water was unusually low on the lake; and, though he saw the topmasts of several boats beyond the breakwater, he was unable to determine whether or not any of them belonged to the Goldwing.
immediately past
From this reading Pearl Hawlinshed had not looked to see if the Goldwing was where he had last seen her, outside of the breakwater.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Pearl made his trade with the acting skipper of the little steamer, which was hardly more than a steam-launch.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE MAN THAT LOOKED THROUGH THE KEYHOLE.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The water was unusually low on the lake; and, though he saw the topmasts of several boats beyond the breakwater, he was unable to determine whether or not any of them belonged to the Goldwing.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Pearl made his trade with the acting skipper of the little steamer, which was hardly more than a steam-launch.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN THAT LOOKED THROUGH THE KEYHOLE.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pearl made his trade with the acting skipper of the little steamer, which was hardly more than a steam-launch.
not any; not one
From this reading Captain Vesey had seen no boat go out, and Pearl concluded that she was still at anchor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pearl Hawlinshed had not looked to see if the Goldwing was where he had last seen her, outside of the breakwater.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pearl Hawlinshed had not looked to see if the Goldwing was where he had last seen her, outside of the breakwater.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The water was unusually low on the lake; and, though he saw the topmasts of several boats beyond the breakwater, he was unable to determine whether or not any of them belonged to the Goldwing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The water was unusually low on the lake; and, though he saw the topmasts of several boats beyond the breakwater, he was unable to determine whether or not any of them belonged to the Goldwing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Captain Vesey had seen no boat go out, and Pearl concluded that she was still at anchor.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Pearl Hawlinshed had not looked to see if the Goldwing was where he had last seen her, outside of the breakwater.
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading Pearl Hawlinshed had not looked to see if the Goldwing was where he had last seen her, outside of the breakwater.
cut with a saw
From this reading The water was unusually low on the lake; and, though he saw the topmasts of several boats beyond the breakwater, he was unable to determine whether or not any of them belonged to the Goldwing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Pearl Hawlinshed had not looked to see if the Goldwing was where he had last seen her, outside of the breakwater.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Pearl Hawlinshed had not looked to see if the Goldwing was where he had last seen her, outside of the breakwater.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The water was unusually low on the lake; and, though he saw the topmasts of several boats beyond the breakwater, he was unable to determine whether or not any of them belonged to the Goldwing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Vesey had seen no boat go out, and Pearl concluded that she was still at anchor.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading Pearl made his trade with the acting skipper of the little steamer, which was hardly more than a steam-launch.
steam-launch
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From this reading Pearl made his trade with the acting skipper of the little steamer, which was hardly more than a steam-launch.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Pearl made his trade with the acting skipper of the little steamer, which was hardly more than a steam-launch.
not in physical motion
From this reading Captain Vesey had seen no boat go out, and Pearl concluded that she was still at anchor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Pearl made his trade with the acting skipper of the little steamer, which was hardly more than a steam-launch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MAN THAT LOOKED THROUGH THE KEYHOLE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN THAT LOOKED THROUGH THE KEYHOLE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The water was unusually low on the lake; and, though he saw the topmasts of several boats beyond the breakwater, he was unable to determine whether or not any of them belonged to the Goldwing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The water was unusually low on the lake; and, though he saw the topmasts of several boats beyond the breakwater, he was unable to determine whether or not any of them belonged to the Goldwing.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE MAN THAT LOOKED THROUGH THE KEYHOLE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pearl Hawlinshed had not looked to see if the Goldwing was where he had last seen her, outside of the breakwater.
topmasts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The water was unusually low on the lake; and, though he saw the topmasts of several boats beyond the breakwater, he was unable to determine whether or not any of them belonged to the Goldwing.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Pearl made his trade with the acting skipper of the little steamer, which was hardly more than a steam-launch.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The water was unusually low on the lake; and, though he saw the topmasts of several boats beyond the breakwater, he was unable to determine whether or not any of them belonged to the Goldwing.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The water was unusually low on the lake; and, though he saw the topmasts of several boats beyond the breakwater, he was unable to determine whether or not any of them belonged to the Goldwing.
VeseynounUS /ˈvesi/
United States freed slave and insurrectionist in South Carolina who was involved in planning an uprising of slaves and was hanged (1767-1822)
From this reading Captain Vesey had seen no boat go out, and Pearl concluded that she was still at anchor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pearl Hawlinshed had not looked to see if the Goldwing was where he had last seen her, outside of the breakwater.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The water was unusually low on the lake; and, though he saw the topmasts of several boats beyond the breakwater, he was unable to determine whether or not any of them belonged to the Goldwing.
in or at the place that
From this reading Pearl Hawlinshed had not looked to see if the Goldwing was where he had last seen her, outside of the breakwater.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The water was unusually low on the lake; and, though he saw the topmasts of several boats beyond the breakwater, he was unable to determine whether or not any of them belonged to the Goldwing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Pearl made his trade with the acting skipper of the little steamer, which was hardly more than a steam-launch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pearl made his trade with the acting skipper of the little steamer, which was hardly more than a steam-launch.
