afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "For one thing, you ought to remember," said Käthchen, "the amount of prejudice against you she has had to overcome.
a quantity of money
From this reading "For one thing, you ought to remember," said Käthchen, "the amount of prejudice against you she has had to overcome.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading If you only knew the character she received of you the very first evening we arrived here!
BANABHARD
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From this reading THE BANABHARD.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading If you only knew the character she received of you the very first evening we arrived here!
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading And of course it was mostly of Miss Stanley they spoke.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
Donald
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From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading If you only knew the character she received of you the very first evening we arrived here!
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If you only knew the character she received of you the very first evening we arrived here!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
Glendinning
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From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "For one thing, you ought to remember," said Käthchen, "the amount of prejudice against you she has had to overcome.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "For one thing, you ought to remember," said Käthchen, "the amount of prejudice against you she has had to overcome.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading If you only knew the character she received of you the very first evening we arrived here!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you only knew the character she received of you the very first evening we arrived here!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
Kate
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From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If you only knew the character she received of you the very first evening we arrived here!
Käthchen
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From this reading "For one thing, you ought to remember," said Käthchen, "the amount of prejudice against you she has had to overcome.
Lochgarra
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From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading And of course it was mostly of Miss Stanley they spoke.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading And of course it was mostly of Miss Stanley they spoke.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
and nothing more
From this reading If you only knew the character she received of you the very first evening we arrived here!
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "For one thing, you ought to remember," said Käthchen, "the amount of prejudice against you she has had to overcome.
win a victory over
From this reading "For one thing, you ought to remember," said Käthchen, "the amount of prejudice against you she has had to overcome.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading "For one thing, you ought to remember," said Käthchen, "the amount of prejudice against you she has had to overcome.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading If you only knew the character she received of you the very first evening we arrived here!
To recall to mind.
From this reading "For one thing, you ought to remember," said Käthchen, "the amount of prejudice against you she has had to overcome.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "For one thing, you ought to remember," said Käthchen, "the amount of prejudice against you she has had to overcome.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "For one thing, you ought to remember," said Käthchen, "the amount of prejudice against you she has had to overcome.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading And of course it was mostly of Miss Stanley they spoke.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading And of course it was mostly of Miss Stanley they spoke.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BANABHARD.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And of course it was mostly of Miss Stanley they spoke.
a special situation
From this reading "For one thing, you ought to remember," said Käthchen, "the amount of prejudice against you she has had to overcome.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "For one thing, you ought to remember," said Käthchen, "the amount of prejudice against you she has had to overcome.
precisely as stated
From this reading If you only knew the character she received of you the very first evening we arrived here!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If you only knew the character she received of you the very first evening we arrived here!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The big steamer was slowly and cautiously making in for Lochgarra Bay—slowly and cautiously, for though the harbour is an excellent one after you are in it, the entrance is somewhat difficult of navigation; and Donald Ross and Kate Glendinning were seated in the after part of the boat, passing the time in talking.
