used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The Maud followed her closely, having nothing to fear on account of the depth of the water; and even the ship had plenty under her keel.
agroundadjectiveUS /əˈɡraʊnd/
stuck in a place where a ship can no longer float
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading When the commander stated this canal axiom to the passengers assembled before the starting on the promenade, Uncle Moses objected strenuously to its truth, and Dr. Hawkes warmly supported him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
axiomnounUS /ˈæksiəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading When the commander stated this canal axiom to the passengers assembled before the starting on the promenade, Uncle Moses objected strenuously to its truth, and Dr. Hawkes warmly supported him.
BasinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When the commander stated this canal axiom to the passengers assembled before the starting on the promenade, Uncle Moses objected strenuously to its truth, and Dr. Hawkes warmly supported him.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
CANALnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The Maud followed her closely, having nothing to fear on account of the depth of the water; and even the ship had plenty under her keel.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading When the commander stated this canal axiom to the passengers assembled before the starting on the promenade, Uncle Moses objected strenuously to its truth, and Dr. Hawkes warmly supported him.
CONFERENCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading The Maud followed her closely, having nothing to fear on account of the depth of the water; and even the ship had plenty under her keel.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The statement did not look reasonable to them.
dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
Dr
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From this reading When the commander stated this canal axiom to the passengers assembled before the starting on the promenade, Uncle Moses objected strenuously to its truth, and Dr. Hawkes warmly supported him.
divisible by two
From this reading The Maud followed her closely, having nothing to fear on account of the depth of the water; and even the ship had plenty under her keel.
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The Maud followed her closely, having nothing to fear on account of the depth of the water; and even the ship had plenty under her keel.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The Maud followed her closely, having nothing to fear on account of the depth of the water; and even the ship had plenty under her keel.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
Guardian-Mother
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From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Maud followed her closely, having nothing to fear on account of the depth of the water; and even the ship had plenty under her keel.
HawkesverbUS /hɔːks/
third-person singular of “hawk” — sell or offer for sale from place to place
From this reading When the commander stated this canal axiom to the passengers assembled before the starting on the promenade, Uncle Moses objected strenuously to its truth, and Dr. Hawkes warmly supported him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the commander stated this canal axiom to the passengers assembled before the starting on the promenade, Uncle Moses objected strenuously to its truth, and Dr. Hawkes warmly supported him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
Ismail
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From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When the commander stated this canal axiom to the passengers assembled before the starting on the promenade, Uncle Moses objected strenuously to its truth, and Dr. Hawkes warmly supported him.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading The Maud followed her closely, having nothing to fear on account of the depth of the water; and even the ship had plenty under her keel.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The statement did not look reasonable to them.
Maud
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From this reading The Maud followed her closely, having nothing to fear on account of the depth of the water; and even the ship had plenty under her keel.
MosesnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
From this reading When the commander stated this canal axiom to the passengers assembled before the starting on the promenade, Uncle Moses objected strenuously to its truth, and Dr. Hawkes warmly supported him.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The statement did not look reasonable to them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The Maud followed her closely, having nothing to fear on account of the depth of the water; and even the ship had plenty under her keel.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading When the commander stated this canal axiom to the passengers assembled before the starting on the promenade, Uncle Moses objected strenuously to its truth, and Dr. Hawkes warmly supported him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
and nothing more
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading When the commander stated this canal axiom to the passengers assembled before the starting on the promenade, Uncle Moses objected strenuously to its truth, and Dr. Hawkes warmly supported him.
a full supply
From this reading The Maud followed her closely, having nothing to fear on account of the depth of the water; and even the ship had plenty under her keel.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
continue talking
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading When the commander stated this canal axiom to the passengers assembled before the starting on the promenade, Uncle Moses objected strenuously to its truth, and Dr. Hawkes warmly supported him.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The statement did not look reasonable to them.
reversalnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrsəl/
a change from one state to the opposite state
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
transport commercially
From this reading The Maud followed her closely, having nothing to fear on account of the depth of the water; and even the ship had plenty under her keel.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading When the commander stated this canal axiom to the passengers assembled before the starting on the promenade, Uncle Moses objected strenuously to its truth, and Dr. Hawkes warmly supported him.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading When the commander stated this canal axiom to the passengers assembled before the starting on the promenade, Uncle Moses objected strenuously to its truth, and Dr. Hawkes warmly supported him.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The statement did not look reasonable to them.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
strenuouslyadverbUS /ˈstrenjuːəsli/
in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously
From this reading When the commander stated this canal axiom to the passengers assembled before the starting on the promenade, Uncle Moses objected strenuously to its truth, and Dr. Hawkes warmly supported him.
SUEZnounUS /ˈsuːez/
a city in northeastern Egypt at the head of the Gulf of Suez and at the southern end of the Suez Canal
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading When the commander stated this canal axiom to the passengers assembled before the starting on the promenade, Uncle Moses objected strenuously to its truth, and Dr. Hawkes warmly supported him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The statement did not look reasonable to them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When the commander stated this canal axiom to the passengers assembled before the starting on the promenade, Uncle Moses objected strenuously to its truth, and Dr. Hawkes warmly supported him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading When the commander stated this canal axiom to the passengers assembled before the starting on the promenade, Uncle Moses objected strenuously to its truth, and Dr. Hawkes warmly supported him.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading When the commander stated this canal axiom to the passengers assembled before the starting on the promenade, Uncle Moses objected strenuously to its truth, and Dr. Hawkes warmly supported him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Maud followed her closely, having nothing to fear on account of the depth of the water; and even the ship had plenty under her keel.
precisely as stated
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading When the commander stated this canal axiom to the passengers assembled before the starting on the promenade, Uncle Moses objected strenuously to its truth, and Dr. Hawkes warmly supported him.
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 Maud followed her closely, having nothing to fear on account of the depth of the water; and even the ship had plenty under her keel.
water-way
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From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE SUEZ CANAL The Grand Basin Ismail, at Port Said, is only an extension in breadth of the canal, and the Guardian-Mother had only to proceed on her course by the narrow water-way through the desert.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But it is said that, by what appears to be a curious reversal of the ordinary rule, the very large steamers are in less danger of running aground than those of smaller dimensions.
at the time that
From this reading When the commander stated this canal axiom to the passengers assembled before the starting on the promenade, Uncle Moses objected strenuously to its truth, and Dr. Hawkes warmly supported him.
