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From this reading The place was occupied when the ship hauled out of the basin in the early morning of January 19; for the passengers had all asked to be called at five o'clock.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was as popular a resort as it had ever been when the ship was under way and there was anything to be seen.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE PROMENADE The promenade did not wholly change its name after it became Conference Hall, and had been enlarged and improved.
(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 The place was occupied when the ship hauled out of the basin in the early morning of January 19; for the passengers had all asked to be called at five o'clock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE PROMENADE The promenade did not wholly change its name after it became Conference Hall, and had been enlarged and improved.
any thing at all
From this reading It was as popular a resort as it had ever been when the ship was under way and there was anything to be seen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as popular a resort as it had ever been when the ship was under way and there was anything to be seen.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The place was occupied when the ship hauled out of the basin in the early morning of January 19; for the passengers had all asked to be called at five o'clock.
asternadverb
stern foremost or backward
From this reading It seemed a little strange to go to sea without the Maud astern, and with the principal members of her ship's company seated with the others on the promenade.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The place was occupied when the ship hauled out of the basin in the early morning of January 19; for the passengers had all asked to be called at five o'clock.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading The place was occupied when the ship hauled out of the basin in the early morning of January 19; for the passengers had all asked to be called at five o'clock.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was as popular a resort as it had ever been when the ship was under way and there was anything to be seen.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE PROMENADE The promenade did not wholly change its name after it became Conference Hall, and had been enlarged and improved.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE PROMENADE The promenade did not wholly change its name after it became Conference Hall, and had been enlarged and improved.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The place was occupied when the ship hauled out of the basin in the early morning of January 19; for the passengers had all asked to be called at five o'clock.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE PROMENADE The promenade did not wholly change its name after it became Conference Hall, and had been enlarged and improved.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It seemed a little strange to go to sea without the Maud astern, and with the principal members of her ship's company seated with the others on the promenade.
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 PROMENADE The promenade did not wholly change its name after it became Conference Hall, and had been enlarged and improved.
coralnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/
a variable color averaging a deep pink
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE PROMENADE The promenade did not wholly change its name after it became Conference Hall, and had been enlarged and improved.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
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 The place was occupied when the ship hauled out of the basin in the early morning of January 19; for the passengers had all asked to be called at five o'clock.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE PROMENADE The promenade did not wholly change its name after it became Conference Hall, and had been enlarged and improved.
at any time
From this reading It was as popular a resort as it had ever been when the ship was under way and there was anything to be seen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The place was occupied when the ship hauled out of the basin in the early morning of January 19; for the passengers had all asked to be called at five o'clock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The place was occupied when the ship hauled out of the basin in the early morning of January 19; for the passengers had all asked to be called at five o'clock.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It seemed a little strange to go to sea without the Maud astern, and with the principal members of her ship's company seated with the others on the promenade.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE PROMENADE The promenade did not wholly change its name after it became Conference Hall, and had been enlarged and improved.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE PROMENADE The promenade did not wholly change its name after it became Conference Hall, and had been enlarged and improved.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading The place was occupied when the ship hauled out of the basin in the early morning of January 19; for the passengers had all asked to be called at five o'clock.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed a little strange to go to sea without the Maud astern, and with the principal members of her ship's company seated with the others on the promenade.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE PROMENADE The promenade did not wholly change its name after it became Conference Hall, and had been enlarged and improved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The place was occupied when the ship hauled out of the basin in the early morning of January 19; for the passengers had all asked to be called at five o'clock.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE PROMENADE The promenade did not wholly change its name after it became Conference Hall, and had been enlarged and improved.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE PROMENADE The promenade did not wholly change its name after it became Conference Hall, and had been enlarged and improved.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading The place was occupied when the ship hauled out of the basin in the early morning of January 19; for the passengers had all asked to be called at five o'clock.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It seemed a little strange to go to sea without the Maud astern, and with the principal members of her ship's company seated with the others on the promenade.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
Maud
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From this reading It seemed a little strange to go to sea without the Maud astern, and with the principal members of her ship's company seated with the others on the promenade.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It seemed a little strange to go to sea without the Maud astern, and with the principal members of her ship's company seated with the others on the promenade.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The place was occupied when the ship hauled out of the basin in the early morning of January 19; for the passengers had all asked to be called at five o'clock.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE PROMENADE The promenade did not wholly change its name after it became Conference Hall, and had been enlarged and improved.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE PROMENADE The promenade did not wholly change its name after it became Conference Hall, and had been enlarged and improved.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The place was occupied when the ship hauled out of the basin in the early morning of January 19; for the passengers had all asked to be called at five o'clock.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The place was occupied when the ship hauled out of the basin in the early morning of January 19; for the passengers had all asked to be called at five o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The place was occupied when the ship hauled out of the basin in the early morning of January 19; for the passengers had all asked to be called at five o'clock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE PROMENADE The promenade did not wholly change its name after it became Conference Hall, and had been enlarged and improved.
others
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From this reading It seemed a little strange to go to sea without the Maud astern, and with the principal members of her ship's company seated with the others on the promenade.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The place was occupied when the ship hauled out of the basin in the early morning of January 19; for the passengers had all asked to be called at five o'clock.
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 The place was occupied when the ship hauled out of the basin in the early morning of January 19; for the passengers had all asked to be called at five o'clock.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place was occupied when the ship hauled out of the basin in the early morning of January 19; for the passengers had all asked to be called at five o'clock.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It was as popular a resort as it had ever been when the ship was under way and there was anything to be seen.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading It seemed a little strange to go to sea without the Maud astern, and with the principal members of her ship's company seated with the others on the promenade.
PROMENADEnounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE PROMENADE The promenade did not wholly change its name after it became Conference Hall, and had been enlarged and improved.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
reefsnounUS /riːfs/
plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading It was as popular a resort as it had ever been when the ship was under way and there was anything to be seen.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It seemed a little strange to go to sea without the Maud astern, and with the principal members of her ship's company seated with the others on the promenade.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading It seemed a little strange to go to sea without the Maud astern, and with the principal members of her ship's company seated with the others on the promenade.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed a little strange to go to sea without the Maud astern, and with the principal members of her ship's company seated with the others on the promenade.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was as popular a resort as it had ever been when the ship was under way and there was anything to be seen.
transport commercially
From this reading It was as popular a resort as it had ever been when the ship was under way and there was anything to be seen.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading It seemed a little strange to go to sea without the Maud astern, and with the principal members of her ship's company seated with the others on the promenade.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
speckledadjectiveUS /ˈspekəld/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It seemed a little strange to go to sea without the Maud astern, and with the principal members of her ship's company seated with the others on the promenade.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE PROMENADE The promenade did not wholly change its name after it became Conference Hall, and had been enlarged and improved.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was as popular a resort as it had ever been when the ship was under way and there was anything to be seen.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was as popular a resort as it had ever been when the ship was under way and there was anything to be seen.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was as popular a resort as it had ever been when the ship was under way and there was anything to be seen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was as popular a resort as it had ever been when the ship was under way and there was anything to be seen.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was as popular a resort as it had ever been when the ship was under way and there was anything to be seen.
at the time that
From this reading It was as popular a resort as it had ever been when the ship was under way and there was anything to be seen.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The commander had engaged a pilot for the whole length of the Red Sea; for it is full of rocks and reefs, making the navigation difficult and dangerous, though it has been thoroughly surveyed, and the chart is speckled with small islands and coral reefs.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE CONFERENCE ON THE PROMENADE The promenade did not wholly change its name after it became Conference Hall, and had been enlarged and improved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seemed a little strange to go to sea without the Maud astern, and with the principal members of her ship's company seated with the others on the promenade.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It seemed a little strange to go to sea without the Maud astern, and with the principal members of her ship's company seated with the others on the promenade.
