used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PRESSWORK BY THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
anew
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The bireme was approaching the entrance to the harbor of Cenchræa.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Flashes as of lightning shot from each side of a galley as she was being rowed into port.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY S. BARING-GOULD Author of “The Broom-Squire,” “Bladys,” “Mehalah,” “Court Royal,” Etc.
BARING-GOULD
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From this reading BY S. BARING-GOULD Author of “The Broom-Squire,” “Bladys,” “Mehalah,” “Court Royal,” Etc.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Flashes as of lightning shot from each side of a galley as she was being rowed into port.
bireme
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From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
Bladys
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From this reading BY S. BARING-GOULD Author of “The Broom-Squire,” “Bladys,” “Mehalah,” “Court Royal,” Etc.
brinenounUS /braɪn/
water containing salts
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
Broom-Squire
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From this reading BY S. BARING-GOULD Author of “The Broom-Squire,” “Bladys,” “Mehalah,” “Court Royal,” Etc.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY S. BARING-GOULD Author of “The Broom-Squire,” “Bladys,” “Mehalah,” “Court Royal,” Etc.
CAMBRIDGEnounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading PRESSWORK BY THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
Cenchræa
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From this reading The bireme was approaching the entrance to the harbor of Cenchræa.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading BY S. BARING-GOULD Author of “The Broom-Squire,” “Bladys,” “Mehalah,” “Court Royal,” Etc.
decliningverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
increase twofold
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Flashes as of lightning shot from each side of a galley as she was being rowed into port.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The bireme was approaching the entrance to the harbor of Cenchræa.
Etc
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From this reading BY S. BARING-GOULD Author of “The Broom-Squire,” “Bladys,” “Mehalah,” “Court Royal,” Etc.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
featheredadjectiveUS /ˈfeðərd/
adorned with feathers or plumes
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
FlashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading Flashes as of lightning shot from each side of a galley as she was being rowed into port.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Flashes as of lightning shot from each side of a galley as she was being rowed into port.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading Flashes as of lightning shot from each side of a galley as she was being rowed into port.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The bireme was approaching the entrance to the harbor of Cenchræa.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Flashes as of lightning shot from each side of a galley as she was being rowed into port.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
held up in the air
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading Flashes as of lightning shot from each side of a galley as she was being rowed into port.
Mehalah
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From this reading BY S. BARING-GOULD Author of “The Broom-Squire,” “Bladys,” “Mehalah,” “Court Royal,” Etc.
a particular point in time
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY S. BARING-GOULD Author of “The Broom-Squire,” “Bladys,” “Mehalah,” “Court Royal,” Etc.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Flashes as of lightning shot from each side of a galley as she was being rowed into port.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading PRESSWORK BY THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
PRESSWORK
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From this reading PRESSWORK BY THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading Flashes as of lightning shot from each side of a galley as she was being rowed into port.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading BY S. BARING-GOULD Author of “The Broom-Squire,” “Bladys,” “Mehalah,” “Court Royal,” Etc.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading BY S. BARING-GOULD Author of “The Broom-Squire,” “Bladys,” “Mehalah,” “Court Royal,” Etc.
express in words
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Flashes as of lightning shot from each side of a galley as she was being rowed into port.
sheafnounUS /ʃiːf/
a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Flashes as of lightning shot from each side of a galley as she was being rowed into port.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Flashes as of lightning shot from each side of a galley as she was being rowed into port.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY S. BARING-GOULD Author of “The Broom-Squire,” “Bladys,” “Mehalah,” “Court Royal,” Etc.
tiersnounUS /tiːrz/
plural of “tier” — a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading PRESSWORK BY THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
UNIVERSITYnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading PRESSWORK BY THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Flashes as of lightning shot from each side of a galley as she was being rowed into port.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was a bireme, that is to say, had two tiers of oars; and as simultaneously the double sets were lifted, held for a moment suspended, wet with brine, feathered, and again dipped, every single blade gleamed, reflecting the declining western sun, and together formed a flash from each side of the vessel of a sheaf of rays.
