used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT CONSTANTINOPLE Since the departure from Algiers the weather had been like a dream of paradise.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I think this is perfectly delicious!" exclaimed Mrs. Belgrave, as the little steamer was passing Cape Matapan about noon.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across the Ionian Sea, between Sicily and Greece, the sea was somewhat disturbed, but not enough to make it uncomfortable, even on board of the Maud.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading The African winds came over water enough to cool them, and the thermometer on the deck of the Guardian-Mother stood at seventy, hardly varying from that during the day.
AlgiersnounUS /ælˈdʒɪrz/
an ancient port on the Mediterranean; the capital and largest city of Algeria
From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT CONSTANTINOPLE Since the departure from Algiers the weather had been like a dream of paradise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The African winds came over water enough to cool them, and the thermometer on the deck of the Guardian-Mother stood at seventy, hardly varying from that during the day.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT CONSTANTINOPLE Since the departure from Algiers the weather had been like a dream of paradise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I think this is perfectly delicious!" exclaimed Mrs. Belgrave, as the little steamer was passing Cape Matapan about noon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT CONSTANTINOPLE Since the departure from Algiers the weather had been like a dream of paradise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Nothing could be finer," replied Captain Scott, who had just been relieved by the port watch.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT CONSTANTINOPLE Since the departure from Algiers the weather had been like a dream of paradise.
Belgrave
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From this reading "I think this is perfectly delicious!" exclaimed Mrs. Belgrave, as the little steamer was passing Cape Matapan about noon.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Across the Ionian Sea, between Sicily and Greece, the sea was somewhat disturbed, but not enough to make it uncomfortable, even on board of the Maud.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Across the Ionian Sea, between Sicily and Greece, the sea was somewhat disturbed, but not enough to make it uncomfortable, even on board of the Maud.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Across the Ionian Sea, between Sicily and Greece, the sea was somewhat disturbed, but not enough to make it uncomfortable, even on board of the Maud.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Nothing could be finer," replied Captain Scott, who had just been relieved by the port watch.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The African winds came over water enough to cool them, and the thermometer on the deck of the Guardian-Mother stood at seventy, hardly varying from that during the day.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading "I think this is perfectly delicious!" exclaimed Mrs. Belgrave, as the little steamer was passing Cape Matapan about noon.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Nothing could be finer," replied Captain Scott, who had just been relieved by the port watch.
CONSTANTINOPLEnounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT CONSTANTINOPLE Since the departure from Algiers the weather had been like a dream of paradise.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The African winds came over water enough to cool them, and the thermometer on the deck of the Guardian-Mother stood at seventy, hardly varying from that during the day.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Nothing could be finer," replied Captain Scott, who had just been relieved by the port watch.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The African winds came over water enough to cool them, and the thermometer on the deck of the Guardian-Mother stood at seventy, hardly varying from that during the day.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The African winds came over water enough to cool them, and the thermometer on the deck of the Guardian-Mother stood at seventy, hardly varying from that during the day.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading "I think this is perfectly delicious!" exclaimed Mrs. Belgrave, as the little steamer was passing Cape Matapan about noon.
the act of departing
From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT CONSTANTINOPLE Since the departure from Algiers the weather had been like a dream of paradise.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Across the Ionian Sea, between Sicily and Greece, the sea was somewhat disturbed, but not enough to make it uncomfortable, even on board of the Maud.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT CONSTANTINOPLE Since the departure from Algiers the weather had been like a dream of paradise.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The African winds came over water enough to cool them, and the thermometer on the deck of the Guardian-Mother stood at seventy, hardly varying from that during the day.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The African winds came over water enough to cool them, and the thermometer on the deck of the Guardian-Mother stood at seventy, hardly varying from that during the day.
divisible by two
From this reading Across the Ionian Sea, between Sicily and Greece, the sea was somewhat disturbed, but not enough to make it uncomfortable, even on board of the Maud.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I think this is perfectly delicious!" exclaimed Mrs. Belgrave, as the little steamer was passing Cape Matapan about noon.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading "Nothing could be finer," replied Captain Scott, who had just been relieved by the port watch.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT CONSTANTINOPLE Since the departure from Algiers the weather had been like a dream of paradise.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading Across the Ionian Sea, between Sicily and Greece, the sea was somewhat disturbed, but not enough to make it uncomfortable, even on board of the Maud.
Guardian-Mother
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From this reading The African winds came over water enough to cool them, and the thermometer on the deck of the Guardian-Mother stood at seventy, hardly varying from that during the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT CONSTANTINOPLE Since the departure from Algiers the weather had been like a dream of paradise.
only a very short time before
From this reading The African winds came over water enough to cool them, and the thermometer on the deck of the Guardian-Mother stood at seventy, hardly varying from that during the day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think this is perfectly delicious!" exclaimed Mrs. Belgrave, as the little steamer was passing Cape Matapan about noon.
Ioniannoun
a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks
From this reading Across the Ionian Sea, between Sicily and Greece, the sea was somewhat disturbed, but not enough to make it uncomfortable, even on board of the Maud.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think this is perfectly delicious!" exclaimed Mrs. Belgrave, as the little steamer was passing Cape Matapan about noon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Across the Ionian Sea, between Sicily and Greece, the sea was somewhat disturbed, but not enough to make it uncomfortable, even on board of the Maud.
and nothing more
From this reading "Nothing could be finer," replied Captain Scott, who had just been relieved by the port watch.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT CONSTANTINOPLE Since the departure from Algiers the weather had been like a dream of paradise.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I think this is perfectly delicious!" exclaimed Mrs. Belgrave, as the little steamer was passing Cape Matapan about noon.
engage in
From this reading Across the Ionian Sea, between Sicily and Greece, the sea was somewhat disturbed, but not enough to make it uncomfortable, even on board of the Maud.
Matapan
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From this reading "I think this is perfectly delicious!" exclaimed Mrs. Belgrave, as the little steamer was passing Cape Matapan about noon.
Maud
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From this reading Across the Ionian Sea, between Sicily and Greece, the sea was somewhat disturbed, but not enough to make it uncomfortable, even on board of the Maud.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I think this is perfectly delicious!" exclaimed Mrs. Belgrave, as the little steamer was passing Cape Matapan about noon.
the middle of the day
From this reading "I think this is perfectly delicious!" exclaimed Mrs. Belgrave, as the little steamer was passing Cape Matapan about noon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Across the Ionian Sea, between Sicily and Greece, the sea was somewhat disturbed, but not enough to make it uncomfortable, even on board of the Maud.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing could be finer," replied Captain Scott, who had just been relieved by the port watch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT CONSTANTINOPLE Since the departure from Algiers the weather had been like a dream of paradise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The African winds came over water enough to cool them, and the thermometer on the deck of the Guardian-Mother stood at seventy, hardly varying from that during the day.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The African winds came over water enough to cool them, and the thermometer on the deck of the Guardian-Mother stood at seventy, hardly varying from that during the day.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT CONSTANTINOPLE Since the departure from Algiers the weather had been like a dream of paradise.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading "I think this is perfectly delicious!" exclaimed Mrs. Belgrave, as the little steamer was passing Cape Matapan about noon.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "I think this is perfectly delicious!" exclaimed Mrs. Belgrave, as the little steamer was passing Cape Matapan about noon.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading "Nothing could be finer," replied Captain Scott, who had just been relieved by the port watch.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading "Nothing could be finer," replied Captain Scott, who had just been relieved by the port watch.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Nothing could be finer," replied Captain Scott, who had just been relieved by the port watch.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading "Nothing could be finer," replied Captain Scott, who had just been relieved by the port watch.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Across the Ionian Sea, between Sicily and Greece, the sea was somewhat disturbed, but not enough to make it uncomfortable, even on board of the Maud.
seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading The African winds came over water enough to cool them, and the thermometer on the deck of the Guardian-Mother stood at seventy, hardly varying from that during the day.
SicilynounUS /ˈsɪsəli/
the Italian region on the island of Sicily
From this reading Across the Ionian Sea, between Sicily and Greece, the sea was somewhat disturbed, but not enough to make it uncomfortable, even on board of the Maud.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT CONSTANTINOPLE Since the departure from Algiers the weather had been like a dream of paradise.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Across the Ionian Sea, between Sicily and Greece, the sea was somewhat disturbed, but not enough to make it uncomfortable, even on board of the Maud.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading "I think this is perfectly delicious!" exclaimed Mrs. Belgrave, as the little steamer was passing Cape Matapan about noon.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The African winds came over water enough to cool them, and the thermometer on the deck of the Guardian-Mother stood at seventy, hardly varying from that during the day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The African winds came over water enough to cool them, and the thermometer on the deck of the Guardian-Mother stood at seventy, hardly varying from that during the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT CONSTANTINOPLE Since the departure from Algiers the weather had been like a dream of paradise.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The African winds came over water enough to cool them, and the thermometer on the deck of the Guardian-Mother stood at seventy, hardly varying from that during the day.
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading The African winds came over water enough to cool them, and the thermometer on the deck of the Guardian-Mother stood at seventy, hardly varying from that during the day.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think this is perfectly delicious!" exclaimed Mrs. Belgrave, as the little steamer was passing Cape Matapan about noon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I think this is perfectly delicious!" exclaimed Mrs. Belgrave, as the little steamer was passing Cape Matapan about noon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The African winds came over water enough to cool them, and the thermometer on the deck of the Guardian-Mother stood at seventy, hardly varying from that during the day.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Across the Ionian Sea, between Sicily and Greece, the sea was somewhat disturbed, but not enough to make it uncomfortable, even on board of the Maud.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading The African winds came over water enough to cool them, and the thermometer on the deck of the Guardian-Mother stood at seventy, hardly varying from that during the day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Across the Ionian Sea, between Sicily and Greece, the sea was somewhat disturbed, but not enough to make it uncomfortable, even on board of the Maud.
look attentively
From this reading "Nothing could be finer," replied Captain Scott, who had just been relieved by the port watch.
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 African winds came over water enough to cool them, and the thermometer on the deck of the Guardian-Mother stood at seventy, hardly varying from that during the day.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT CONSTANTINOPLE Since the departure from Algiers the weather had been like a dream of paradise.
which person or people
From this reading "Nothing could be finer," replied Captain Scott, who had just been relieved by the port watch.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The African winds came over water enough to cool them, and the thermometer on the deck of the Guardian-Mother stood at seventy, hardly varying from that during the day.
