used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though the mouth of the river was rather narrow, it opened, like the creek where we had anchored at noon, into a broad lagoon.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ANSWERS SOME INQUIRIES ABOUT THE FAWN, AND OTHER MATTERS.
(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 There were hundreds of just such small lakes near the large one, in some cases with a narrow outlet, and in others with none at all.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the effects of Mr. Ben Waterford which I found in the cabin, were several large maps, and one of these was the most interesting study I could find as I watched the Florina.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ANSWERS SOME INQUIRIES ABOUT THE FAWN, AND OTHER MATTERS.
ANSWERSnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ANSWERS SOME INQUIRIES ABOUT THE FAWN, AND OTHER MATTERS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Among the effects of Mr. Ben Waterford which I found in the cabin, were several large maps, and one of these was the most interesting study I could find as I watched the Florina.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Among the effects of Mr. Ben Waterford which I found in the cabin, were several large maps, and one of these was the most interesting study I could find as I watched the Florina.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Though the mouth of the river was rather narrow, it opened, like the creek where we had anchored at noon, into a broad lagoon.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Among the effects of Mr. Ben Waterford which I found in the cabin, were several large maps, and one of these was the most interesting study I could find as I watched the Florina.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading There were hundreds of just such small lakes near the large one, in some cases with a narrow outlet, and in others with none at all.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Among the effects of Mr. Ben Waterford which I found in the cabin, were several large maps, and one of these was the most interesting study I could find as I watched the Florina.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Though the mouth of the river was rather narrow, it opened, like the creek where we had anchored at noon, into a broad lagoon.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Among the effects of Mr. Ben Waterford which I found in the cabin, were several large maps, and one of these was the most interesting study I could find as I watched the Florina.
FAWNnounUS /fɔːn/
a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ANSWERS SOME INQUIRIES ABOUT THE FAWN, AND OTHER MATTERS.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Among the effects of Mr. Ben Waterford which I found in the cabin, were several large maps, and one of these was the most interesting study I could find as I watched the Florina.
Florina
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From this reading Among the effects of Mr. Ben Waterford which I found in the cabin, were several large maps, and one of these was the most interesting study I could find as I watched the Florina.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
set up or found
From this reading Among the effects of Mr. Ben Waterford which I found in the cabin, were several large maps, and one of these was the most interesting study I could find as I watched the Florina.
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though the mouth of the river was rather narrow, it opened, like the creek where we had anchored at noon, into a broad lagoon.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading There were hundreds of just such small lakes near the large one, in some cases with a narrow outlet, and in others with none at all.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ANSWERS SOME INQUIRIES ABOUT THE FAWN, AND OTHER MATTERS.
INQUIRIESnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ANSWERS SOME INQUIRIES ABOUT THE FAWN, AND OTHER MATTERS.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Among the effects of Mr. Ben Waterford which I found in the cabin, were several large maps, and one of these was the most interesting study I could find as I watched the Florina.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Though the mouth of the river was rather narrow, it opened, like the creek where we had anchored at noon, into a broad lagoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though the mouth of the river was rather narrow, it opened, like the creek where we had anchored at noon, into a broad lagoon.
jibverbUS /dʒɪb/
refuse to comply
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
and nothing more
From this reading There were hundreds of just such small lakes near the large one, in some cases with a narrow outlet, and in others with none at all.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
lagoonnounUS /ləˈɡuːn/
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
From this reading Though the mouth of the river was rather narrow, it opened, like the creek where we had anchored at noon, into a broad lagoon.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading There were hundreds of just such small lakes near the large one, in some cases with a narrow outlet, and in others with none at all.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were hundreds of just such small lakes near the large one, in some cases with a narrow outlet, and in others with none at all.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Though the mouth of the river was rather narrow, it opened, like the creek where we had anchored at noon, into a broad lagoon.
mainsailnoun
the lowermost sail on the mainmast
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading Among the effects of Mr. Ben Waterford which I found in the cabin, were several large maps, and one of these was the most interesting study I could find as I watched the Florina.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ANSWERS SOME INQUIRIES ABOUT THE FAWN, AND OTHER MATTERS.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Among the effects of Mr. Ben Waterford which I found in the cabin, were several large maps, and one of these was the most interesting study I could find as I watched the Florina.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Though the mouth of the river was rather narrow, it opened, like the creek where we had anchored at noon, into a broad lagoon.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There were hundreds of just such small lakes near the large one, in some cases with a narrow outlet, and in others with none at all.
not one, and not any
From this reading There were hundreds of just such small lakes near the large one, in some cases with a narrow outlet, and in others with none at all.
the middle of the day
From this reading Though the mouth of the river was rather narrow, it opened, like the creek where we had anchored at noon, into a broad lagoon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were hundreds of just such small lakes near the large one, in some cases with a narrow outlet, and in others with none at all.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Though the mouth of the river was rather narrow, it opened, like the creek where we had anchored at noon, into a broad lagoon.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ANSWERS SOME INQUIRIES ABOUT THE FAWN, AND OTHER MATTERS.
others
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From this reading There were hundreds of just such small lakes near the large one, in some cases with a narrow outlet, and in others with none at all.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading There were hundreds of just such small lakes near the large one, in some cases with a narrow outlet, and in others with none at all.
PHIL
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ANSWERS SOME INQUIRIES ABOUT THE FAWN, AND OTHER MATTERS.
on the contrary
From this reading Though the mouth of the river was rather narrow, it opened, like the creek where we had anchored at noon, into a broad lagoon.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Among the effects of Mr. Ben Waterford which I found in the cabin, were several large maps, and one of these was the most interesting study I could find as I watched the Florina.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were hundreds of just such small lakes near the large one, in some cases with a narrow outlet, and in others with none at all.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ANSWERS SOME INQUIRIES ABOUT THE FAWN, AND OTHER MATTERS.
having a supporting base
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Among the effects of Mr. Ben Waterford which I found in the cabin, were several large maps, and one of these was the most interesting study I could find as I watched the Florina.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There were hundreds of just such small lakes near the large one, in some cases with a narrow outlet, and in others with none at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ANSWERS SOME INQUIRIES ABOUT THE FAWN, AND OTHER MATTERS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were hundreds of just such small lakes near the large one, in some cases with a narrow outlet, and in others with none at all.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Among the effects of Mr. Ben Waterford which I found in the cabin, were several large maps, and one of these was the most interesting study I could find as I watched the Florina.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the mouth of the river was rather narrow, it opened, like the creek where we had anchored at noon, into a broad lagoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though the mouth of the river was rather narrow, it opened, like the creek where we had anchored at noon, into a broad lagoon.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Among the effects of Mr. Ben Waterford which I found in the cabin, were several large maps, and one of these was the most interesting study I could find as I watched the Florina.
WaterfordnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfərd/
a port city in southern Ireland; famous for glass industry
From this reading Among the effects of Mr. Ben Waterford which I found in the cabin, were several large maps, and one of these was the most interesting study I could find as I watched the Florina.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Though the mouth of the river was rather narrow, it opened, like the creek where we had anchored at noon, into a broad lagoon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
at the time that
From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
in or at the place that
From this reading Though the mouth of the river was rather narrow, it opened, like the creek where we had anchored at noon, into a broad lagoon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ANSWERS SOME INQUIRIES ABOUT THE FAWN, AND OTHER MATTERS.
Whippleton
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From this reading I hauled down the jib, and left the mainsail standing when I anchored the Marian at the mouth of the river, for I did not know what Mr. Whippleton intended to do, and his movements were to govern mine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were hundreds of just such small lakes near the large one, in some cases with a narrow outlet, and in others with none at all.
