used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a comparison of notes it was evident that the wind had blown harder on the coast of Egypt than farther to the north.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
agroundadjectiveUS /əˈɡraʊnd/
stuck in a place where a ship can no longer float
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
(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 There was therefore great rejoicing in the cabin when it was ascertained that the Maud was safe, with all on board of her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the ship had escaped from the dilemma in the morning at an early hour, and had made a quick run to Cape Arnauti.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
eagerly desirous
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
Arnauti
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From this reading But the ship had escaped from the dilemma in the morning at an early hour, and had made a quick run to Cape Arnauti.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading There was therefore great rejoicing in the cabin when it was ascertained that the Maud was safe, with all on board of her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the ship had escaped from the dilemma in the morning at an early hour, and had made a quick run to Cape Arnauti.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading In a comparison of notes it was evident that the wind had blown harder on the coast of Egypt than farther to the north.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading There was therefore great rejoicing in the cabin when it was ascertained that the Maud was safe, with all on board of her.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Dr. Hawkes operated upon Mazagan in the hospital, and readily removed the bullet from his shoulder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the ship had escaped from the dilemma in the morning at an early hour, and had made a quick run to Cape Arnauti.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading But the ship had escaped from the dilemma in the morning at an early hour, and had made a quick run to Cape Arnauti.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading In a comparison of notes it was evident that the wind had blown harder on the coast of Egypt than farther to the north.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading In a comparison of notes it was evident that the wind had blown harder on the coast of Egypt than farther to the north.
dilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading But the ship had escaped from the dilemma in the morning at an early hour, and had made a quick run to Cape Arnauti.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Hawkes operated upon Mazagan in the hospital, and readily removed the bullet from his shoulder.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading But the ship had escaped from the dilemma in the morning at an early hour, and had made a quick run to Cape Arnauti.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading In a comparison of notes it was evident that the wind had blown harder on the coast of Egypt than farther to the north.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading But the ship had escaped from the dilemma in the morning at an early hour, and had made a quick run to Cape Arnauti.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading In a comparison of notes it was evident that the wind had blown harder on the coast of Egypt than farther to the north.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading In a comparison of notes it was evident that the wind had blown harder on the coast of Egypt than farther to the north.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the ship had escaped from the dilemma in the morning at an early hour, and had made a quick run to Cape Arnauti.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was therefore great rejoicing in the cabin when it was ascertained that the Maud was safe, with all on board of her.
Guardian-Mother
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From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading In a comparison of notes it was evident that the wind had blown harder on the coast of Egypt than farther to the north.
HawkesverbUS /hɔːks/
third-person singular of “hawk” — sell or offer for sale from place to place
From this reading Dr. Hawkes operated upon Mazagan in the hospital, and readily removed the bullet from his shoulder.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was therefore great rejoicing in the cabin when it was ascertained that the Maud was safe, with all on board of her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Hawkes operated upon Mazagan in the hospital, and readily removed the bullet from his shoulder.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Dr. Hawkes operated upon Mazagan in the hospital, and readily removed the bullet from his shoulder.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But the ship had escaped from the dilemma in the morning at an early hour, and had made a quick run to Cape Arnauti.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In a comparison of notes it was evident that the wind had blown harder on the coast of Egypt than farther to the north.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But the ship had escaped from the dilemma in the morning at an early hour, and had made a quick run to Cape Arnauti.
Maud
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From this reading There was therefore great rejoicing in the cabin when it was ascertained that the Maud was safe, with all on board of her.
Mazagan
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From this reading Dr. Hawkes operated upon Mazagan in the hospital, and readily removed the bullet from his shoulder.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But the ship had escaped from the dilemma in the morning at an early hour, and had made a quick run to Cape Arnauti.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In a comparison of notes it was evident that the wind had blown harder on the coast of Egypt than farther to the north.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading In a comparison of notes it was evident that the wind had blown harder on the coast of Egypt than farther to the north.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In a comparison of notes it was evident that the wind had blown harder on the coast of Egypt than farther to the north.
operatedverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/
past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading Dr. Hawkes operated upon Mazagan in the hospital, and readily removed the bullet from his shoulder.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading But the ship had escaped from the dilemma in the morning at an early hour, and had made a quick run to Cape Arnauti.
without much difficulty
From this reading Dr. Hawkes operated upon Mazagan in the hospital, and readily removed the bullet from his shoulder.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading There was therefore great rejoicing in the cabin when it was ascertained that the Maud was safe, with all on board of her.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Dr. Hawkes operated upon Mazagan in the hospital, and readily removed the bullet from his shoulder.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But the ship had escaped from the dilemma in the morning at an early hour, and had made a quick run to Cape Arnauti.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading There was therefore great rejoicing in the cabin when it was ascertained that the Maud was safe, with all on board of her.
transport commercially
From this reading But the ship had escaped from the dilemma in the morning at an early hour, and had made a quick run to Cape Arnauti.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Dr. Hawkes operated upon Mazagan in the hospital, and readily removed the bullet from his shoulder.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In a comparison of notes it was evident that the wind had blown harder on the coast of Egypt than farther to the north.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a comparison of notes it was evident that the wind had blown harder on the coast of Egypt than farther to the north.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was therefore great rejoicing in the cabin when it was ascertained that the Maud was safe, with all on board of her.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading There was therefore great rejoicing in the cabin when it was ascertained that the Maud was safe, with all on board of her.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a comparison of notes it was evident that the wind had blown harder on the coast of Egypt than farther to the north.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Dr. Hawkes operated upon Mazagan in the hospital, and readily removed the bullet from his shoulder.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a comparison of notes it was evident that the wind had blown harder on the coast of Egypt than farther to the north.
at the time that
From this reading There was therefore great rejoicing in the cabin when it was ascertained that the Maud was safe, with all on board of her.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE INSIDE HISTORY OF THE VOYAGE While the Guardian-Mother lay aground, the mothers in the cabin had become very anxious about their boys, and both of them had spent wakeful nights in thinking of them.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading In a comparison of notes it was evident that the wind had blown harder on the coast of Egypt than farther to the north.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was therefore great rejoicing in the cabin when it was ascertained that the Maud was safe, with all on board of her.
