used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading Mr. Waterford had anchored the Marian within a couple of rods of the shore, where there was a bank convenient for landing.
from appearances alone
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Mr. Waterford had anchored the Marian within a couple of rods of the shore, where there was a bank convenient for landing.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading BEN WATERFORD.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
boomverbUS /buːm/
make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading He had simply lowered the jib, leaving the mainsail set, but with the boom hauled down to the traveller, to keep it from swaying.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had simply lowered the jib, leaving the mainsail set, but with the boom hauled down to the traveller, to keep it from swaying.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
CHECKverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
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Collingsby
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From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Mr. Waterford had anchored the Marian within a couple of rods of the shore, where there was a bank convenient for landing.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Mr. Waterford had anchored the Marian within a couple of rods of the shore, where there was a bank convenient for landing.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He had simply lowered the jib, leaving the mainsail set, but with the boom hauled down to the traveller, to keep it from swaying.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Waterford had anchored the Marian within a couple of rods of the shore, where there was a bank convenient for landing.
set up or found
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had simply lowered the jib, leaving the mainsail set, but with the boom hauled down to the traveller, to keep it from swaying.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Waterford had anchored the Marian within a couple of rods of the shore, where there was a bank convenient for landing.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading He had simply lowered the jib, leaving the mainsail set, but with the boom hauled down to the traveller, to keep it from swaying.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had simply lowered the jib, leaving the mainsail set, but with the boom hauled down to the traveller, to keep it from swaying.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had simply lowered the jib, leaving the mainsail set, but with the boom hauled down to the traveller, to keep it from swaying.
jibverbUS /dʒɪb/
refuse to comply
From this reading He had simply lowered the jib, leaving the mainsail set, but with the boom hauled down to the traveller, to keep it from swaying.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He had simply lowered the jib, leaving the mainsail set, but with the boom hauled down to the traveller, to keep it from swaying.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Mr. Waterford had anchored the Marian within a couple of rods of the shore, where there was a bank convenient for landing.
the act of departing
From this reading He had simply lowered the jib, leaving the mainsail set, but with the boom hauled down to the traveller, to keep it from swaying.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading He had simply lowered the jib, leaving the mainsail set, but with the boom hauled down to the traveller, to keep it from swaying.
mainsailnoun
the lowermost sail on the mainmast
From this reading He had simply lowered the jib, leaving the mainsail set, but with the boom hauled down to the traveller, to keep it from swaying.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading Mr. Waterford had anchored the Marian within a couple of rods of the shore, where there was a bank convenient for landing.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
a form of address for a man
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL PUTS A CHECK ON THE OPERATIONS OF MR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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OPERATIONSnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
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PHIL
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PUTSnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
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the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Mr. Waterford had anchored the Marian within a couple of rods of the shore, where there was a bank convenient for landing.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had simply lowered the jib, leaving the mainsail set, but with the boom hauled down to the traveller, to keep it from swaying.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Mr. Waterford had anchored the Marian within a couple of rods of the shore, where there was a bank convenient for landing.
and nothing more
From this reading He had simply lowered the jib, leaving the mainsail set, but with the boom hauled down to the traveller, to keep it from swaying.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading He had simply lowered the jib, leaving the mainsail set, but with the boom hauled down to the traveller, to keep it from swaying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. Waterford had anchored the Marian within a couple of rods of the shore, where there was a bank convenient for landing.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had simply lowered the jib, leaving the mainsail set, but with the boom hauled down to the traveller, to keep it from swaying.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading He had simply lowered the jib, leaving the mainsail set, but with the boom hauled down to the traveller, to keep it from swaying.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Waterford had anchored the Marian within a couple of rods of the shore, where there was a bank convenient for landing.
WATERFORDnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfərd/
a port city in southern Ireland; famous for glass industry
From this reading BEN WATERFORD.
at the time that
From this reading Miss Collingsby did not come on deck when she had finished her dinner, but sat in the cabin, apparently reading a book she had found there; but I think her mind was not interested in the contents of the volume.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mr. Waterford had anchored the Marian within a couple of rods of the shore, where there was a bank convenient for landing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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in the company of; together with
From this reading He had simply lowered the jib, leaving the mainsail set, but with the boom hauled down to the traveller, to keep it from swaying.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Mr. Waterford had anchored the Marian within a couple of rods of the shore, where there was a bank convenient for landing.
