used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The ladies were seated in the pilot-house, observing the scenery, which by this time had become a little monotonous, though the scene was always delightful, for we had only the varying breadth of the river, and the forest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GREEN COVE SPRINGS AND GOVERNOR'S CREEK.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There were plenty of "crackers," or natives, in the country; but they did not appear to live on the banks of the river.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading There were plenty of "crackers," or natives, in the country; but they did not appear to live on the banks of the river.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The ladies were seated in the pilot-house, observing the scenery, which by this time had become a little monotonous, though the scene was always delightful, for we had only the varying breadth of the river, and the forest.
boardersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading The ladies were seated in the pilot-house, observing the scenery, which by this time had become a little monotonous, though the scene was always delightful, for we had only the varying breadth of the river, and the forest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time we had finished our supper, the steamer was in sight of Green Cove Springs.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading There were plenty of "crackers," or natives, in the country; but they did not appear to live on the banks of the river.
COVEnounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading GREEN COVE SPRINGS AND GOVERNOR'S CREEK.
crackersadjectiveUS /ˈkrækərz/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading There were plenty of "crackers," or natives, in the country; but they did not appear to live on the banks of the river.
CREEKnounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading GREEN COVE SPRINGS AND GOVERNOR'S CREEK.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The ladies were seated in the pilot-house, observing the scenery, which by this time had become a little monotonous, though the scene was always delightful, for we had only the varying breadth of the river, and the forest.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There were plenty of "crackers," or natives, in the country; but they did not appear to live on the banks of the river.
domiciled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
one or the other of two
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
apart from; not including
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading By the time we had finished our supper, the steamer was in sight of Green Cove Springs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The ladies were seated in the pilot-house, observing the scenery, which by this time had become a little monotonous, though the scene was always delightful, for we had only the varying breadth of the river, and the forest.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The ladies were seated in the pilot-house, observing the scenery, which by this time had become a little monotonous, though the scene was always delightful, for we had only the varying breadth of the river, and the forest.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
GOVERNOR'SnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading GREEN COVE SPRINGS AND GOVERNOR'S CREEK.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading GREEN COVE SPRINGS AND GOVERNOR'S CREEK.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By the time we had finished our supper, the steamer was in sight of Green Cove Springs.
HibernianounUS /ˌhaɪˈbɜːrniə/
an island comprising the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By the time we had finished our supper, the steamer was in sight of Green Cove Springs.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ladies were seated in the pilot-house, observing the scenery, which by this time had become a little monotonous, though the scene was always delightful, for we had only the varying breadth of the river, and the forest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The ladies were seated in the pilot-house, observing the scenery, which by this time had become a little monotonous, though the scene was always delightful, for we had only the varying breadth of the river, and the forest.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading There were plenty of "crackers," or natives, in the country; but they did not appear to live on the banks of the river.
MagnolianounUS /mæɡˈnoʊljə/
dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading The ladies were seated in the pilot-house, observing the scenery, which by this time had become a little monotonous, though the scene was always delightful, for we had only the varying breadth of the river, and the forest.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading There were plenty of "crackers," or natives, in the country; but they did not appear to live on the banks of the river.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were plenty of "crackers," or natives, in the country; but they did not appear to live on the banks of the river.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading The ladies were seated in the pilot-house, observing the scenery, which by this time had become a little monotonous, though the scene was always delightful, for we had only the varying breadth of the river, and the forest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the time we had finished our supper, the steamer was in sight of Green Cove Springs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were plenty of "crackers," or natives, in the country; but they did not appear to live on the banks of the river.
and nothing more
From this reading The ladies were seated in the pilot-house, observing the scenery, which by this time had become a little monotonous, though the scene was always delightful, for we had only the varying breadth of the river, and the forest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were plenty of "crackers," or natives, in the country; but they did not appear to live on the banks of the river.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading By the time we had finished our supper, the steamer was in sight of Green Cove Springs.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
pilot-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ladies were seated in the pilot-house, observing the scenery, which by this time had become a little monotonous, though the scene was always delightful, for we had only the varying breadth of the river, and the forest.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
a full supply
From this reading There were plenty of "crackers," or natives, in the country; but they did not appear to live on the banks of the river.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading There were plenty of "crackers," or natives, in the country; but they did not appear to live on the banks of the river.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The ladies were seated in the pilot-house, observing the scenery, which by this time had become a little monotonous, though the scene was always delightful, for we had only the varying breadth of the river, and the forest.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading The ladies were seated in the pilot-house, observing the scenery, which by this time had become a little monotonous, though the scene was always delightful, for we had only the varying breadth of the river, and the forest.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The ladies were seated in the pilot-house, observing the scenery, which by this time had become a little monotonous, though the scene was always delightful, for we had only the varying breadth of the river, and the forest.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading By the time we had finished our supper, the steamer was in sight of Green Cove Springs.
SPRINGSnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading GREEN COVE SPRINGS AND GOVERNOR'S CREEK.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading By the time we had finished our supper, the steamer was in sight of Green Cove Springs.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading By the time we had finished our supper, the steamer was in sight of Green Cove Springs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By the time we had finished our supper, the steamer was in sight of Green Cove Springs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were plenty of "crackers," or natives, in the country; but they did not appear to live on the banks of the river.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were plenty of "crackers," or natives, in the country; but they did not appear to live on the banks of the river.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The ladies were seated in the pilot-house, observing the scenery, which by this time had become a little monotonous, though the scene was always delightful, for we had only the varying breadth of the river, and the forest.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The ladies were seated in the pilot-house, observing the scenery, which by this time had become a little monotonous, though the scene was always delightful, for we had only the varying breadth of the river, and the forest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time we had finished our supper, the steamer was in sight of Green Cove Springs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were plenty of "crackers," or natives, in the country; but they did not appear to live on the banks of the river.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading The ladies were seated in the pilot-house, observing the scenery, which by this time had become a little monotonous, though the scene was always delightful, for we had only the varying breadth of the river, and the forest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the time we had finished our supper, the steamer was in sight of Green Cove Springs.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading By the time we had finished our supper, the steamer was in sight of Green Cove Springs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were plenty of "crackers," or natives, in the country; but they did not appear to live on the banks of the river.
in or at the place that
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The ladies were seated in the pilot-house, observing the scenery, which by this time had become a little monotonous, though the scene was always delightful, for we had only the varying breadth of the river, and the forest.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Magnolia was abreast of us, and we had passed Hibernia; but nothing was in sight from either place except the hotels, where winter boarders from the North are domiciled, and at the former a few cottages.
