used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AS A SAILOR Two days after the _Albatross_ left Savannah harbor, another small steam vessel made her way in.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was an air of neglect about her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AS A SAILOR Two days after the _Albatross_ left Savannah harbor, another small steam vessel made her way in.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was an air of neglect about her.
AlbatrossnounUS /ˈælbətrɑːs/
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AS A SAILOR Two days after the _Albatross_ left Savannah harbor, another small steam vessel made her way in.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an air of neglect about her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AS A SAILOR Two days after the _Albatross_ left Savannah harbor, another small steam vessel made her way in.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AS A SAILOR Two days after the _Albatross_ left Savannah harbor, another small steam vessel made her way in.
barnaclesnounUS /ˈbɑːrnəkəlz/
plural of “barnacle” — marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces
From this reading When she rolled a bit on the swells a glimpse could be had of many barnacles clinging to her copper plates.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When she rolled a bit on the swells a glimpse could be had of many barnacles clinging to her copper plates.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading When she rolled a bit on the swells a glimpse could be had of many barnacles clinging to her copper plates.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading When she rolled a bit on the swells a glimpse could be had of many barnacles clinging to her copper plates.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading When she rolled a bit on the swells a glimpse could be had of many barnacles clinging to her copper plates.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AS A SAILOR Two days after the _Albatross_ left Savannah harbor, another small steam vessel made her way in.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading The paint was scraped off in many places, and was dingy in others.
EZRAnounUS /ˈezrə/
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AS A SAILOR Two days after the _Albatross_ left Savannah harbor, another small steam vessel made her way in.
a social unit living together
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
a quick look
From this reading When she rolled a bit on the swells a glimpse could be had of many barnacles clinging to her copper plates.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AS A SAILOR Two days after the _Albatross_ left Savannah harbor, another small steam vessel made her way in.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AS A SAILOR Two days after the _Albatross_ left Savannah harbor, another small steam vessel made her way in.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AS A SAILOR Two days after the _Albatross_ left Savannah harbor, another small steam vessel made her way in.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
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 UNCLE EZRA AS A SAILOR Two days after the _Albatross_ left Savannah harbor, another small steam vessel made her way in.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AS A SAILOR Two days after the _Albatross_ left Savannah harbor, another small steam vessel made her way in.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The paint was scraped off in many places, and was dingy in others.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading There was an air of neglect about her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The paint was scraped off in many places, and was dingy in others.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The paint was scraped off in many places, and was dingy in others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading The paint was scraped off in many places, and was dingy in others.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The paint was scraped off in many places, and was dingy in others.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading When she rolled a bit on the swells a glimpse could be had of many barnacles clinging to her copper plates.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading When she rolled a bit on the swells a glimpse could be had of many barnacles clinging to her copper plates.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AS A SAILOR Two days after the _Albatross_ left Savannah harbor, another small steam vessel made her way in.
SavannahnounUS /səˈvænə/
a port in eastern Georgia near the mouth of the Savannah river
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AS A SAILOR Two days after the _Albatross_ left Savannah harbor, another small steam vessel made her way in.
except for; apart from
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
scrapedverbUS /skreɪpt/
past form of “scrape” — scratch repeatedly
From this reading The paint was scraped off in many places, and was dingy in others.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she rolled a bit on the swells a glimpse could be had of many barnacles clinging to her copper plates.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AS A SAILOR Two days after the _Albatross_ left Savannah harbor, another small steam vessel made her way in.
spruce-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AS A SAILOR Two days after the _Albatross_ left Savannah harbor, another small steam vessel made her way in.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
swellsnounUS /swelz/
plural of “swell” — the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
From this reading When she rolled a bit on the swells a glimpse could be had of many barnacles clinging to her copper plates.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AS A SAILOR Two days after the _Albatross_ left Savannah harbor, another small steam vessel made her way in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an air of neglect about her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AS A SAILOR Two days after the _Albatross_ left Savannah harbor, another small steam vessel made her way in.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AS A SAILOR Two days after the _Albatross_ left Savannah harbor, another small steam vessel made her way in.
precisely as stated
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AS A SAILOR Two days after the _Albatross_ left Savannah harbor, another small steam vessel made her way in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had any one been interested in her identity he could have made out the name _Princess_ on bow and stern, but to the casual observer this meant little or nothing, save that the craft was not a very spruce-looking member of the royal family.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AS A SAILOR Two days after the _Albatross_ left Savannah harbor, another small steam vessel made her way in.
at the time that
From this reading When she rolled a bit on the swells a glimpse could be had of many barnacles clinging to her copper plates.
