used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Halifax has already been mentioned as a particularly pleasant place for a boy to be born in; and so indeed it is.
AcadianounUS /əˈkeɪdiə/
the French-speaking part of the Canadian Maritime Provinces
From this reading Every schoolboy knows, or ought to know, that it is the capital of Acadia, one of the Maritime Provinces of the Dominion of Canada.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading It has a great many advantages, some of which are not shared by any other city on the continent.
(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 Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Halifax has already been mentioned as a particularly pleasant place for a boy to be born in; and so indeed it is.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Halifax has already been mentioned as a particularly pleasant place for a boy to be born in; and so indeed it is.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It has a great many advantages, some of which are not shared by any other city on the continent.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It has a great many advantages, some of which are not shared by any other city on the continent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Halifax has already been mentioned as a particularly pleasant place for a boy to be born in; and so indeed it is.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Halifax has already been mentioned as a particularly pleasant place for a boy to be born in; and so indeed it is.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Halifax has already been mentioned as a particularly pleasant place for a boy to be born in; and so indeed it is.
boastsnounUS /boʊsts/
plural of “boast” — speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor.
brought into existence
From this reading Halifax has already been mentioned as a particularly pleasant place for a boy to be born in; and so indeed it is.
a youthful male person
From this reading Halifax has already been mentioned as a particularly pleasant place for a boy to be born in; and so indeed it is.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It has a great many advantages, some of which are not shared by any other city on the continent.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading Every schoolboy knows, or ought to know, that it is the capital of Acadia, one of the Maritime Provinces of the Dominion of Canada.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Every schoolboy knows, or ought to know, that it is the capital of Acadia, one of the Maritime Provinces of the Dominion of Canada.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It has a great many advantages, some of which are not shared by any other city on the continent.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading It has a great many advantages, some of which are not shared by any other city on the continent.
DominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading Every schoolboy knows, or ought to know, that it is the capital of Acadia, one of the Maritime Provinces of the Dominion of Canada.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every schoolboy knows, or ought to know, that it is the capital of Acadia, one of the Maritime Provinces of the Dominion of Canada.
FIREMANnounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading FIREMAN OR SOLDIER.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Halifax has already been mentioned as a particularly pleasant place for a boy to be born in; and so indeed it is.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It has a great many advantages, some of which are not shared by any other city on the continent.
HalifaxnounUS /ˈhælɪfæks/
provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia
From this reading Halifax has already been mentioned as a particularly pleasant place for a boy to be born in; and so indeed it is.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Halifax has already been mentioned as a particularly pleasant place for a boy to be born in; and so indeed it is.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Halifax has already been mentioned as a particularly pleasant place for a boy to be born in; and so indeed it is.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Halifax has already been mentioned as a particularly pleasant place for a boy to be born in; and so indeed it is.
iron-clad
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From this reading Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Halifax has already been mentioned as a particularly pleasant place for a boy to be born in; and so indeed it is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Halifax has already been mentioned as a particularly pleasant place for a boy to be born in; and so indeed it is.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Every schoolboy knows, or ought to know, that it is the capital of Acadia, one of the Maritime Provinces of the Dominion of Canada.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Every schoolboy knows, or ought to know, that it is the capital of Acadia, one of the Maritime Provinces of the Dominion of Canada.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It has a great many advantages, some of which are not shared by any other city on the continent.
MaritimeadjectiveUS /ˈmerətaɪm/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading Every schoolboy knows, or ought to know, that it is the capital of Acadia, one of the Maritime Provinces of the Dominion of Canada.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Halifax has already been mentioned as a particularly pleasant place for a boy to be born in; and so indeed it is.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor.
mightiestadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪtiəst/
superlative of “mighty” — having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It has a great many advantages, some of which are not shared by any other city on the continent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every schoolboy knows, or ought to know, that it is the capital of Acadia, one of the Maritime Provinces of the Dominion of Canada.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It has a great many advantages, some of which are not shared by any other city on the continent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every schoolboy knows, or ought to know, that it is the capital of Acadia, one of the Maritime Provinces of the Dominion of Canada.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FIREMAN OR SOLDIER.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It has a great many advantages, some of which are not shared by any other city on the continent.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Every schoolboy knows, or ought to know, that it is the capital of Acadia, one of the Maritime Provinces of the Dominion of Canada.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Halifax has already been mentioned as a particularly pleasant place for a boy to be born in; and so indeed it is.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Halifax has already been mentioned as a particularly pleasant place for a boy to be born in; and so indeed it is.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Halifax has already been mentioned as a particularly pleasant place for a boy to be born in; and so indeed it is.
ProvincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Every schoolboy knows, or ought to know, that it is the capital of Acadia, one of the Maritime Provinces of the Dominion of Canada.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor.
schoolboynounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
From this reading Every schoolboy knows, or ought to know, that it is the capital of Acadia, one of the Maritime Provinces of the Dominion of Canada.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading It has a great many advantages, some of which are not shared by any other city on the continent.
SituatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Halifax has already been mentioned as a particularly pleasant place for a boy to be born in; and so indeed it is.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading FIREMAN OR SOLDIER.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It has a great many advantages, some of which are not shared by any other city on the continent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every schoolboy knows, or ought to know, that it is the capital of Acadia, one of the Maritime Provinces of the Dominion of Canada.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Every schoolboy knows, or ought to know, that it is the capital of Acadia, one of the Maritime Provinces of the Dominion of Canada.
tiniestadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪniəst/
superlative of “tiny” — very small
From this reading Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Halifax has already been mentioned as a particularly pleasant place for a boy to be born in; and so indeed it is.
torpedonounUS /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/
a professional killer who uses a gun
From this reading Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It has a great many advantages, some of which are not shared by any other city on the continent.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor.
