used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
in actual fact
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, I understand," said I, "they are on the alert as to whom they land in these troublous times; for it was the period of the great Carlist struggle.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading "Ah, I understand," said I, "they are on the alert as to whom they land in these troublous times; for it was the period of the great Carlist struggle.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The national flag of Spain floated from a standard in her stern, and I could mark the glitter of arms and uniforms on board of her.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "No, Señhor, these are soldiers of the garrison."
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The national flag of Spain floated from a standard in her stern, and I could mark the glitter of arms and uniforms on board of her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The national flag of Spain floated from a standard in her stern, and I could mark the glitter of arms and uniforms on board of her.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "The officers of health, I suppose?" said I, carelessly, to the captain.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading "The officers of health, I suppose?" said I, carelessly, to the captain.
Carlist
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From this reading "Ah, I understand," said I, "they are on the alert as to whom they land in these troublous times; for it was the period of the great Carlist struggle.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The national flag of Spain floated from a standard in her stern, and I could mark the glitter of arms and uniforms on board of her.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
embowered
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From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The national flag of Spain floated from a standard in her stern, and I could mark the glitter of arms and uniforms on board of her.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The national flag of Spain floated from a standard in her stern, and I could mark the glitter of arms and uniforms on board of her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Ah, I understand," said I, "they are on the alert as to whom they land in these troublous times; for it was the period of the great Carlist struggle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The national flag of Spain floated from a standard in her stern, and I could mark the glitter of arms and uniforms on board of her.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading "No, Señhor, these are soldiers of the garrison."
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading The national flag of Spain floated from a standard in her stern, and I could mark the glitter of arms and uniforms on board of her.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Ah, I understand," said I, "they are on the alert as to whom they land in these troublous times; for it was the period of the great Carlist struggle.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading "The officers of health, I suppose?" said I, carelessly, to the captain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The national flag of Spain floated from a standard in her stern, and I could mark the glitter of arms and uniforms on board of her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The national flag of Spain floated from a standard in her stern, and I could mark the glitter of arms and uniforms on board of her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The national flag of Spain floated from a standard in her stern, and I could mark the glitter of arms and uniforms on board of her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ah, I understand," said I, "they are on the alert as to whom they land in these troublous times; for it was the period of the great Carlist struggle.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "Ah, I understand," said I, "they are on the alert as to whom they land in these troublous times; for it was the period of the great Carlist struggle.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
MalaganounUS /ˈmæləɡə/
a port city and resort in Andalusia in southern Spain on the Mediterranean
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The national flag of Spain floated from a standard in her stern, and I could mark the glitter of arms and uniforms on board of her.
the force of workers available
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading The national flag of Spain floated from a standard in her stern, and I could mark the glitter of arms and uniforms on board of her.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, Señhor, these are soldiers of the garrison."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "The officers of health, I suppose?" said I, carelessly, to the captain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The national flag of Spain floated from a standard in her stern, and I could mark the glitter of arms and uniforms on board of her.
orange-groves
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From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
an amount of time
From this reading "Ah, I understand," said I, "they are on the alert as to whom they land in these troublous times; for it was the period of the great Carlist struggle.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The officers of health, I suppose?" said I, carelessly, to the captain.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
Señhor
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From this reading "No, Señhor, these are soldiers of the garrison."
transport commercially
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "No, Señhor, these are soldiers of the garrison."
in the near future
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading The national flag of Spain floated from a standard in her stern, and I could mark the glitter of arms and uniforms on board of her.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading The national flag of Spain floated from a standard in her stern, and I could mark the glitter of arms and uniforms on board of her.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The national flag of Spain floated from a standard in her stern, and I could mark the glitter of arms and uniforms on board of her.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading "Ah, I understand," said I, "they are on the alert as to whom they land in these troublous times; for it was the period of the great Carlist struggle.
express a supposition
From this reading "The officers of health, I suppose?" said I, carelessly, to the captain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "No, Señhor, these are soldiers of the garrison."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ah, I understand," said I, "they are on the alert as to whom they land in these troublous times; for it was the period of the great Carlist struggle.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "Ah, I understand," said I, "they are on the alert as to whom they land in these troublous times; for it was the period of the great Carlist struggle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
troublousadjective
full of trouble
From this reading "Ah, I understand," said I, "they are on the alert as to whom they land in these troublous times; for it was the period of the great Carlist struggle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Ah, I understand," said I, "they are on the alert as to whom they land in these troublous times; for it was the period of the great Carlist struggle.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading The national flag of Spain floated from a standard in her stern, and I could mark the glitter of arms and uniforms on board of her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
in or at the place that
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As we sailed proudly into the harbor of Malaga, my attention--at first directed to the striking features of the shore, where lay a city actually embowered amid orange-groves--was soon drawn off by the appearance of a boat, rowed by twelve men, which approached the ship.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ah, I understand," said I, "they are on the alert as to whom they land in these troublous times; for it was the period of the great Carlist struggle.
