used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
(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 Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
BLOCKADEnounUS /ˌblɑːˈkeɪd/
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
From this reading RUNNING THE BLOCKADE.
buildernounUS /ˈbɪldər/
a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the lines of the ship would remain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading To disguise her effectually was a more difficult thing than Hermione had imagined when she had suggested this idea.
the act of discovering something
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading To disguise her effectually was a more difficult thing than Hermione had imagined when she had suggested this idea.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading To disguise her effectually was a more difficult thing than Hermione had imagined when she had suggested this idea.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To disguise her effectually was a more difficult thing than Hermione had imagined when she had suggested this idea.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To disguise her effectually was a more difficult thing than Hermione had imagined when she had suggested this idea.
Hermione
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From this reading To disguise her effectually was a more difficult thing than Hermione had imagined when she had suggested this idea.
Hippocles
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From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To disguise her effectually was a more difficult thing than Hermione had imagined when she had suggested this idea.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading To disguise her effectually was a more difficult thing than Hermione had imagined when she had suggested this idea.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
landsmannounUS /ˈlændzmən/
a person who lives and works on land
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading But the lines of the ship would remain.
engage in
From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To disguise her effectually was a more difficult thing than Hermione had imagined when she had suggested this idea.
nauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But the lines of the ship would remain.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading To disguise her beyond all risk of discovery was probably impossible, a landsman might be deceived by different colored paint, and a nautical observer, if he did not give more than a casual glance, by an altered rigging.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading RUNNING THE BLOCKADE.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To disguise her effectually was a more difficult thing than Hermione had imagined when she had suggested this idea.
transport commercially
From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
SkylarkverbUS /ˈskaɪlɑːrk/
play boisterously
From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading To disguise her effectually was a more difficult thing than Hermione had imagined when she had suggested this idea.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To disguise her effectually was a more difficult thing than Hermione had imagined when she had suggested this idea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUNNING THE BLOCKADE.
a special situation
From this reading To disguise her effectually was a more difficult thing than Hermione had imagined when she had suggested this idea.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To disguise her effectually was a more difficult thing than Hermione had imagined when she had suggested this idea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
at the time that
From this reading To disguise her effectually was a more difficult thing than Hermione had imagined when she had suggested this idea.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
which person or people
From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Hippocles, who was a ship builder as well as a merchant, put all available hands to work on the alterations which he proposed to make in the _Skylark_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the lines of the ship would remain.
