used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All the visitors in the town were congregated about the shore, or were rowing in pleasure boats near the centre of attraction.
(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 All the visitors in the town were congregated about the shore, or were rowing in pleasure boats near the centre of attraction.
in addition
From this reading The yacht herself was decked with flags, and the hotel facing the quay, The Anchor, was also decorated with bunting.
AnchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading The yacht herself was decked with flags, and the hotel facing the quay, The Anchor, was also decorated with bunting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The yacht herself was decked with flags, and the hotel facing the quay, The Anchor, was also decorated with bunting.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The day was glorious and cloudless, the sea of that intense blue that melts to the horizon without any dividing line--like the blue of a smoked pearl.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading All the visitors in the town were congregated about the shore, or were rowing in pleasure boats near the centre of attraction.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The yacht lay moored to the quay on which by Saltash's orders a long strip of red carpet had been laid leading to the gangway which was decorated with trails of flowers.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading All the visitors in the town were congregated about the shore, or were rowing in pleasure boats near the centre of attraction.
buntingnounUS /ˈbʌntɪŋ/
a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.
From this reading The yacht herself was decked with flags, and the hotel facing the quay, The Anchor, was also decorated with bunting.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The yacht lay moored to the quay on which by Saltash's orders a long strip of red carpet had been laid leading to the gangway which was decorated with trails of flowers.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The yacht lay moored to the quay on which by Saltash's orders a long strip of red carpet had been laid leading to the gangway which was decorated with trails of flowers.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading All the visitors in the town were congregated about the shore, or were rowing in pleasure boats near the centre of attraction.
christeningnounUS /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/
giving a Christian name at baptism
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading The day was glorious and cloudless, the sea of that intense blue that melts to the horizon without any dividing line--like the blue of a smoked pearl.
congregatedverbUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrɪɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “congregate” — come together, usually for a purpose
From this reading All the visitors in the town were congregated about the shore, or were rowing in pleasure boats near the centre of attraction.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading The yacht herself was decked with flags, and the hotel facing the quay, The Anchor, was also decorated with bunting.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The yacht herself was decked with flags, and the hotel facing the quay, The Anchor, was also decorated with bunting.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading The day was glorious and cloudless, the sea of that intense blue that melts to the horizon without any dividing line--like the blue of a smoked pearl.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The yacht herself was decked with flags, and the hotel facing the quay, The Anchor, was also decorated with bunting.
Fairharbour
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From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The yacht herself was decked with flags, and the hotel facing the quay, The Anchor, was also decorated with bunting.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The yacht lay moored to the quay on which by Saltash's orders a long strip of red carpet had been laid leading to the gangway which was decorated with trails of flowers.
gangwaynoun
a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)
From this reading The yacht lay moored to the quay on which by Saltash's orders a long strip of red carpet had been laid leading to the gangway which was decorated with trails of flowers.
brought together in one place
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The day was glorious and cloudless, the sea of that intense blue that melts to the horizon without any dividing line--like the blue of a smoked pearl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The yacht lay moored to the quay on which by Saltash's orders a long strip of red carpet had been laid leading to the gangway which was decorated with trails of flowers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The yacht herself was decked with flags, and the hotel facing the quay, The Anchor, was also decorated with bunting.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The day was glorious and cloudless, the sea of that intense blue that melts to the horizon without any dividing line--like the blue of a smoked pearl.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The yacht herself was decked with flags, and the hotel facing the quay, The Anchor, was also decorated with bunting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the visitors in the town were congregated about the shore, or were rowing in pleasure boats near the centre of attraction.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The day was glorious and cloudless, the sea of that intense blue that melts to the horizon without any dividing line--like the blue of a smoked pearl.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The yacht lay moored to the quay on which by Saltash's orders a long strip of red carpet had been laid leading to the gangway which was decorated with trails of flowers.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The yacht lay moored to the quay on which by Saltash's orders a long strip of red carpet had been laid leading to the gangway which was decorated with trails of flowers.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The day was glorious and cloudless, the sea of that intense blue that melts to the horizon without any dividing line--like the blue of a smoked pearl.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The day was glorious and cloudless, the sea of that intense blue that melts to the horizon without any dividing line--like the blue of a smoked pearl.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The yacht lay moored to the quay on which by Saltash's orders a long strip of red carpet had been laid leading to the gangway which was decorated with trails of flowers.
meltsnounUS /melts/
plural of “melt” — the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading The day was glorious and cloudless, the sea of that intense blue that melts to the horizon without any dividing line--like the blue of a smoked pearl.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading The yacht lay moored to the quay on which by Saltash's orders a long strip of red carpet had been laid leading to the gangway which was decorated with trails of flowers.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading All the visitors in the town were congregated about the shore, or were rowing in pleasure boats near the centre of attraction.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All the visitors in the town were congregated about the shore, or were rowing in pleasure boats near the centre of attraction.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The yacht lay moored to the quay on which by Saltash's orders a long strip of red carpet had been laid leading to the gangway which was decorated with trails of flowers.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading The day was glorious and cloudless, the sea of that intense blue that melts to the horizon without any dividing line--like the blue of a smoked pearl.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading All the visitors in the town were congregated about the shore, or were rowing in pleasure boats near the centre of attraction.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The yacht lay moored to the quay on which by Saltash's orders a long strip of red carpet had been laid leading to the gangway which was decorated with trails of flowers.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading All the visitors in the town were congregated about the shore, or were rowing in pleasure boats near the centre of attraction.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
Saltash's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The day was glorious and cloudless, the sea of that intense blue that melts to the horizon without any dividing line--like the blue of a smoked pearl.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading All the visitors in the town were congregated about the shore, or were rowing in pleasure boats near the centre of attraction.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading The day was glorious and cloudless, the sea of that intense blue that melts to the horizon without any dividing line--like the blue of a smoked pearl.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading The yacht lay moored to the quay on which by Saltash's orders a long strip of red carpet had been laid leading to the gangway which was decorated with trails of flowers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The yacht lay moored to the quay on which by Saltash's orders a long strip of red carpet had been laid leading to the gangway which was decorated with trails of flowers.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading All the visitors in the town were congregated about the shore, or were rowing in pleasure boats near the centre of attraction.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The yacht lay moored to the quay on which by Saltash's orders a long strip of red carpet had been laid leading to the gangway which was decorated with trails of flowers.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading All the visitors in the town were congregated about the shore, or were rowing in pleasure boats near the centre of attraction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the visitors in the town were congregated about the shore, or were rowing in pleasure boats near the centre of attraction.
at the time that
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The yacht lay moored to the quay on which by Saltash's orders a long strip of red carpet had been laid leading to the gangway which was decorated with trails of flowers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The yacht herself was decked with flags, and the hotel facing the quay, The Anchor, was also decorated with bunting.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The day was glorious and cloudless, the sea of that intense blue that melts to the horizon without any dividing line--like the blue of a smoked pearl.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading THE SACRED FIRE The party that gathered on the quay at Fairharbour on the hot July day when Saltash's new yacht, _The Blue Moon_ lay awaiting her christening was of a very gay description.
