used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Presently the breeze began to freshen, and the tall, raking masts of a schooner were seen gliding above the tops of the mangroves that masked the Rio Pongo's mouth.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Presently the breeze began to freshen, and the tall, raking masts of a schooner were seen gliding above the tops of the mangroves that masked the Rio Pongo's mouth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I saw at once, from her manoeuvres, that Ormond had communicated with the craft during the night.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Presently the breeze began to freshen, and the tall, raking masts of a schooner were seen gliding above the tops of the mangroves that masked the Rio Pongo's mouth.
dearly loved
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
bendsnounUS /bendz/
pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Presently the breeze began to freshen, and the tall, raking masts of a schooner were seen gliding above the tops of the mangroves that masked the Rio Pongo's mouth.
broadsidenounUS /ˈbrɔːdsaɪd/
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
Brulot
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From this reading Brulot felt that his day was over.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
Castiliannoun
the Spanish language as spoken in Castile
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
rid of obstructions
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading I saw at once, from her manoeuvres, that Ormond had communicated with the craft during the night.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading I saw at once, from her manoeuvres, that Ormond had communicated with the craft during the night.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Brulot felt that his day was over.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I saw at once, from her manoeuvres, that Ormond had communicated with the craft during the night.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Brulot felt that his day was over.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
freshenverbUS /ˈfreʃən/
make (to feel) fresh
From this reading Presently the breeze began to freshen, and the tall, raking masts of a schooner were seen gliding above the tops of the mangroves that masked the Rio Pongo's mouth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I saw at once, from her manoeuvres, that Ormond had communicated with the craft during the night.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading Presently the breeze began to freshen, and the tall, raking masts of a schooner were seen gliding above the tops of the mangroves that masked the Rio Pongo's mouth.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I saw at once, from her manoeuvres, that Ormond had communicated with the craft during the night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Brulot felt that his day was over.
hobbledverbUS /ˈhɑːbəld/
past form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
mangroves
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From this reading Presently the breeze began to freshen, and the tall, raking masts of a schooner were seen gliding above the tops of the mangroves that masked the Rio Pongo's mouth.
manoeuvres
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I saw at once, from her manoeuvres, that Ormond had communicated with the craft during the night.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Presently the breeze began to freshen, and the tall, raking masts of a schooner were seen gliding above the tops of the mangroves that masked the Rio Pongo's mouth.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading Presently the breeze began to freshen, and the tall, raking masts of a schooner were seen gliding above the tops of the mangroves that masked the Rio Pongo's mouth.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Presently the breeze began to freshen, and the tall, raking masts of a schooner were seen gliding above the tops of the mangroves that masked the Rio Pongo's mouth.
musketnounUS /ˈmʌskət/
a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
on one occasion
From this reading I saw at once, from her manoeuvres, that Ormond had communicated with the craft during the night.
Ormond
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From this reading I saw at once, from her manoeuvres, that Ormond had communicated with the craft during the night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Brulot felt that his day was over.
Pongo's
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From this reading Presently the breeze began to freshen, and the tall, raking masts of a schooner were seen gliding above the tops of the mangroves that masked the Rio Pongo's mouth.
in the near future
From this reading Presently the breeze began to freshen, and the tall, raking masts of a schooner were seen gliding above the tops of the mangroves that masked the Rio Pongo's mouth.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
rakingverbUS /ˈreɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading Presently the breeze began to freshen, and the tall, raking masts of a schooner were seen gliding above the tops of the mangroves that masked the Rio Pongo's mouth.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading Presently the breeze began to freshen, and the tall, raking masts of a schooner were seen gliding above the tops of the mangroves that masked the Rio Pongo's mouth.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw at once, from her manoeuvres, that Ormond had communicated with the craft during the night.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading Presently the breeze began to freshen, and the tall, raking masts of a schooner were seen gliding above the tops of the mangroves that masked the Rio Pongo's mouth.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
seawardadjectiveUS /ˈsiːwərd/
(of winds) coming from the land
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Presently the breeze began to freshen, and the tall, raking masts of a schooner were seen gliding above the tops of the mangroves that masked the Rio Pongo's mouth.
shacklesnounUS /ˈʃækəlz/
plural of “shackle” — a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
in the near future
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Presently the breeze began to freshen, and the tall, raking masts of a schooner were seen gliding above the tops of the mangroves that masked the Rio Pongo's mouth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Presently the breeze began to freshen, and the tall, raking masts of a schooner were seen gliding above the tops of the mangroves that masked the Rio Pongo's mouth.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading Presently the breeze began to freshen, and the tall, raking masts of a schooner were seen gliding above the tops of the mangroves that masked the Rio Pongo's mouth.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Presently the breeze began to freshen, and the tall, raking masts of a schooner were seen gliding above the tops of the mangroves that masked the Rio Pongo's mouth.
at the time that
From this reading I slept soundly that night; but the sun was not clear of the forest when I hobbled on deck in my shackles, and was searching the seaward horizon for my beloved Castilian.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I saw at once, from her manoeuvres, that Ormond had communicated with the craft during the night.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Very soon the light wind and tide drifted her clear of the bends, and an anchor was let go within musket shot of my prison, while springs were run out to the bushes to give range to her broadside.
