used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now he seemed to have a roving commission to go where and when he pleased.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Louis first saw her off the castle at Tangier, he concluded that the Pacha had business at that port.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading When Louis first saw her off the castle at Tangier, he concluded that the Pacha had business at that port.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading When Louis first saw her off the castle at Tangier, he concluded that the Pacha had business at that port.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Now he seemed to have a roving commission to go where and when he pleased.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading When Louis first saw her off the castle at Tangier, he concluded that the Pacha had business at that port.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If His Highness had business on the Mediterranean, especially at Tangier, which was a Moroccan port, it could not have been very pressing, or he would not have been at liberty to follow the Maud.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
an opposing military force
From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading If His Highness had business on the Mediterranean, especially at Tangier, which was a Moroccan port, it could not have been very pressing, or he would not have been at liberty to follow the Maud.
divisible by two
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
Fatimé
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From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Louis first saw her off the castle at Tangier, he concluded that the Pacha had business at that port.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading If His Highness had business on the Mediterranean, especially at Tangier, which was a Moroccan port, it could not have been very pressing, or he would not have been at liberty to follow the Maud.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
FUGITIVEnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now he seemed to have a roving commission to go where and when he pleased.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
Guardian-Mother
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From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Louis first saw her off the castle at Tangier, he concluded that the Pacha had business at that port.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Louis first saw her off the castle at Tangier, he concluded that the Pacha had business at that port.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Louis first saw her off the castle at Tangier, he concluded that the Pacha had business at that port.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading If His Highness had business on the Mediterranean, especially at Tangier, which was a Moroccan port, it could not have been very pressing, or he would not have been at liberty to follow the Maud.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If His Highness had business on the Mediterranean, especially at Tangier, which was a Moroccan port, it could not have been very pressing, or he would not have been at liberty to follow the Maud.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If His Highness had business on the Mediterranean, especially at Tangier, which was a Moroccan port, it could not have been very pressing, or he would not have been at liberty to follow the Maud.
and nothing more
From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
lengthsnounUS /leŋkθs/
plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading If His Highness had business on the Mediterranean, especially at Tangier, which was a Moroccan port, it could not have been very pressing, or he would not have been at liberty to follow the Maud.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading When Louis first saw her off the castle at Tangier, he concluded that the Pacha had business at that port.
Maud
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From this reading If His Highness had business on the Mediterranean, especially at Tangier, which was a Moroccan port, it could not have been very pressing, or he would not have been at liberty to follow the Maud.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading If His Highness had business on the Mediterranean, especially at Tangier, which was a Moroccan port, it could not have been very pressing, or he would not have been at liberty to follow the Maud.
the force of workers available
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
MolenounUS /moʊl/
the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
MoroccanadjectiveUS /mərˈɑːkən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Morocco or its people
From this reading If His Highness had business on the Mediterranean, especially at Tangier, which was a Moroccan port, it could not have been very pressing, or he would not have been at liberty to follow the Maud.
used to form the superlative
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
not any; not one
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he seemed to have a roving commission to go where and when he pleased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When Louis first saw her off the castle at Tangier, he concluded that the Pacha had business at that port.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If His Highness had business on the Mediterranean, especially at Tangier, which was a Moroccan port, it could not have been very pressing, or he would not have been at liberty to follow the Maud.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If His Highness had business on the Mediterranean, especially at Tangier, which was a Moroccan port, it could not have been very pressing, or he would not have been at liberty to follow the Maud.
Pachanoun
a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading When Louis first saw her off the castle at Tangier, he concluded that the Pacha had business at that port.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Now he seemed to have a roving commission to go where and when he pleased.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading When Louis first saw her off the castle at Tangier, he concluded that the Pacha had business at that port.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading If His Highness had business on the Mediterranean, especially at Tangier, which was a Moroccan port, it could not have been very pressing, or he would not have been at liberty to follow the Maud.
rovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading Now he seemed to have a roving commission to go where and when he pleased.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Louis first saw her off the castle at Tangier, he concluded that the Pacha had business at that port.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now he seemed to have a roving commission to go where and when he pleased.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
Tangiernoun
a city of northern Morocco at the west end of the Strait of Gibraltar
From this reading When Louis first saw her off the castle at Tangier, he concluded that the Pacha had business at that port.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Louis first saw her off the castle at Tangier, he concluded that the Pacha had business at that port.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FUGITIVE FROM THE ENEMY The Fatimé came to anchor just inside of the New Mole, not more than three cable lengths distant from the Guardian-Mother.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
precisely as stated
From this reading If His Highness had business on the Mediterranean, especially at Tangier, which was a Moroccan port, it could not have been very pressing, or he would not have been at liberty to follow the Maud.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
at the time that
From this reading When Louis first saw her off the castle at Tangier, he concluded that the Pacha had business at that port.
in or at the place that
From this reading Now he seemed to have a roving commission to go where and when he pleased.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If His Highness had business on the Mediterranean, especially at Tangier, which was a Moroccan port, it could not have been very pressing, or he would not have been at liberty to follow the Maud.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When seen three months before, he declared that he held no official position under the government; but this might have been, even while he was one of the most influential men of his country.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If His Highness had business on the Mediterranean, especially at Tangier, which was a Moroccan port, it could not have been very pressing, or he would not have been at liberty to follow the Maud.
