used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ten minutes later the observer joyfully pointed out to the pilot unmistakable evidence of an island upon which stood a tall object--Bathurst Island lighthouse.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
at or in the front
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
(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 John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ten minutes later the observer joyfully pointed out to the pilot unmistakable evidence of an island upon which stood a tall object--Bathurst Island lighthouse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
AUSTRALIAnounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
Bathurst
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From this reading Ten minutes later the observer joyfully pointed out to the pilot unmistakable evidence of an island upon which stood a tall object--Bathurst Island lighthouse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Less than forty minutes later they were circling over Port Darwin, on the northwest corner of the continent, while a good-sized crowd of people down below pointed excitedly upward.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The flyers soon made out the landing-field by reason of its white marker, and swooped gracefully down, while those below cheered.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading The flyers soon made out the landing-field by reason of its white marker, and swooped gracefully down, while those below cheered.
circlingverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading Less than forty minutes later they were circling over Port Darwin, on the northwest corner of the continent, while a good-sized crowd of people down below pointed excitedly upward.
coastlinenounUS /ˈkoʊstlaɪn/
the outline of a coast
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Less than forty minutes later they were circling over Port Darwin, on the northwest corner of the continent, while a good-sized crowd of people down below pointed excitedly upward.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Less than forty minutes later they were circling over Port Darwin, on the northwest corner of the continent, while a good-sized crowd of people down below pointed excitedly upward.
DarwinnounUS /ˈdɑːrwɪn/
English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
From this reading Less than forty minutes later they were circling over Port Darwin, on the northwest corner of the continent, while a good-sized crowd of people down below pointed excitedly upward.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Less than forty minutes later they were circling over Port Darwin, on the northwest corner of the continent, while a good-sized crowd of people down below pointed excitedly upward.
dwindlingadjectiveUS /ˈdwɪndəlɪŋ/
gradually decreasing until little remains
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Ten minutes later the observer joyfully pointed out to the pilot unmistakable evidence of an island upon which stood a tall object--Bathurst Island lighthouse.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading Less than forty minutes later they were circling over Port Darwin, on the northwest corner of the continent, while a good-sized crowd of people down below pointed excitedly upward.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
flyersnounUS /ˈflaɪərz/
plural of “flyer” — an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading The flyers soon made out the landing-field by reason of its white marker, and swooped gracefully down, while those below cheered.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Less than forty minutes later they were circling over Port Darwin, on the northwest corner of the continent, while a good-sized crowd of people down below pointed excitedly upward.
good-sized
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From this reading Less than forty minutes later they were circling over Port Darwin, on the northwest corner of the continent, while a good-sized crowd of people down below pointed excitedly upward.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading The flyers soon made out the landing-field by reason of its white marker, and swooped gracefully down, while those below cheered.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Ten minutes later the observer joyfully pointed out to the pilot unmistakable evidence of an island upon which stood a tall object--Bathurst Island lighthouse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The flyers soon made out the landing-field by reason of its white marker, and swooped gracefully down, while those below cheered.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading Ten minutes later the observer joyfully pointed out to the pilot unmistakable evidence of an island upon which stood a tall object--Bathurst Island lighthouse.
landing-field
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From this reading The flyers soon made out the landing-field by reason of its white marker, and swooped gracefully down, while those below cheered.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Ten minutes later the observer joyfully pointed out to the pilot unmistakable evidence of an island upon which stood a tall object--Bathurst Island lighthouse.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Less than forty minutes later they were circling over Port Darwin, on the northwest corner of the continent, while a good-sized crowd of people down below pointed excitedly upward.
lighthousenounUS /ˈlaɪthaʊs/
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
From this reading Ten minutes later the observer joyfully pointed out to the pilot unmistakable evidence of an island upon which stood a tall object--Bathurst Island lighthouse.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The flyers soon made out the landing-field by reason of its white marker, and swooped gracefully down, while those below cheered.
markernounUS /ˈmɑːrkər/
some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something
From this reading The flyers soon made out the landing-field by reason of its white marker, and swooped gracefully down, while those below cheered.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Ten minutes later the observer joyfully pointed out to the pilot unmistakable evidence of an island upon which stood a tall object--Bathurst Island lighthouse.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading Less than forty minutes later they were circling over Port Darwin, on the northwest corner of the continent, while a good-sized crowd of people down below pointed excitedly upward.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Ten minutes later the observer joyfully pointed out to the pilot unmistakable evidence of an island upon which stood a tall object--Bathurst Island lighthouse.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Ten minutes later the observer joyfully pointed out to the pilot unmistakable evidence of an island upon which stood a tall object--Bathurst Island lighthouse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Less than forty minutes later they were circling over Port Darwin, on the northwest corner of the continent, while a good-sized crowd of people down below pointed excitedly upward.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ten minutes later the observer joyfully pointed out to the pilot unmistakable evidence of an island upon which stood a tall object--Bathurst Island lighthouse.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Less than forty minutes later they were circling over Port Darwin, on the northwest corner of the continent, while a good-sized crowd of people down below pointed excitedly upward.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Less than forty minutes later they were circling over Port Darwin, on the northwest corner of the continent, while a good-sized crowd of people down below pointed excitedly upward.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Ten minutes later the observer joyfully pointed out to the pilot unmistakable evidence of an island upon which stood a tall object--Bathurst Island lighthouse.
having a point
From this reading Ten minutes later the observer joyfully pointed out to the pilot unmistakable evidence of an island upon which stood a tall object--Bathurst Island lighthouse.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The flyers soon made out the landing-field by reason of its white marker, and swooped gracefully down, while those below cheered.
routedverbUS /ˈruːtɪd/
past form of “route” — send documents or materials to appropriate destinations
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
Identical; not different.
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
cut with a saw
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
for a short time
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
in the near future
From this reading The flyers soon made out the landing-field by reason of its white marker, and swooped gracefully down, while those below cheered.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Ten minutes later the observer joyfully pointed out to the pilot unmistakable evidence of an island upon which stood a tall object--Bathurst Island lighthouse.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
swoopedverbUS /swuːpt/
past form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading The flyers soon made out the landing-field by reason of its white marker, and swooped gracefully down, while those below cheered.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Ten minutes later the observer joyfully pointed out to the pilot unmistakable evidence of an island upon which stood a tall object--Bathurst Island lighthouse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten minutes later the observer joyfully pointed out to the pilot unmistakable evidence of an island upon which stood a tall object--Bathurst Island lighthouse.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Less than forty minutes later they were circling over Port Darwin, on the northwest corner of the continent, while a good-sized crowd of people down below pointed excitedly upward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Less than forty minutes later they were circling over Port Darwin, on the northwest corner of the continent, while a good-sized crowd of people down below pointed excitedly upward.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The flyers soon made out the landing-field by reason of its white marker, and swooped gracefully down, while those below cheered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
male cat
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading Ten minutes later the observer joyfully pointed out to the pilot unmistakable evidence of an island upon which stood a tall object--Bathurst Island lighthouse.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ten minutes later the observer joyfully pointed out to the pilot unmistakable evidence of an island upon which stood a tall object--Bathurst Island lighthouse.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading Less than forty minutes later they were circling over Port Darwin, on the northwest corner of the continent, while a good-sized crowd of people down below pointed excitedly upward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading John and Tom were routed out, and all saw the rugged outline of the great island--a continent itself, as large as the United States and much the same shape--stretching away to the southward and slowly dwindling into low, sandy, barren shores as it went.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN AUSTRALIA Shortly after five o'clock the next afternoon, Paul saw ahead and to port what appeared to be haze, but which he and Tom hoped was the coastline of Australia.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Less than forty minutes later they were circling over Port Darwin, on the northwest corner of the continent, while a good-sized crowd of people down below pointed excitedly upward.
a Caucasian
From this reading The flyers soon made out the landing-field by reason of its white marker, and swooped gracefully down, while those below cheered.
