used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am not partial to it myself," said the Rev. Mr. Moore--"this confection of oranges called marmalade.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
any thing at all
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
aquaticadjectiveUS /əˈkwɑːtɪk/
relating to or consisting of or being in water
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
asternadverb
stern foremost or backward
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
brakenounUS /breɪk/
a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I am not partial to it myself," said the Rev. Mr. Moore--"this confection of oranges called marmalade.
CarewnounUS /ˈkæruː/
Englishman and Cavalier poet whose lyric poetry was favored by Charles I (1595-1639)
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
not accessible to view
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
confectionnounUS /kənˈfekʃən/
a food rich in sugar
From this reading "I am not partial to it myself," said the Rev. Mr. Moore--"this confection of oranges called marmalade.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The position was a difficult one.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
Emperadora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
divisible by two
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
exportverbUS /ˈekspɔːrt/
sell or transfer abroad
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
gaiters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am not partial to it myself," said the Rev. Mr. Moore--"this confection of oranges called marmalade.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I am not partial to it myself," said the Rev. Mr. Moore--"this confection of oranges called marmalade.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
lagoonnounUS /ləˈɡuːn/
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
engage in
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
marmaladenounUS /ˈmɑːrməleɪd/
a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits
From this reading "I am not partial to it myself," said the Rev. Mr. Moore--"this confection of oranges called marmalade.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading "I am not partial to it myself," said the Rev. Mr. Moore--"this confection of oranges called marmalade.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I am not partial to it myself," said the Rev. Mr. Moore--"this confection of oranges called marmalade.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I am not partial to it myself," said the Rev. Mr. Moore--"this confection of oranges called marmalade.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am not partial to it myself," said the Rev. Mr. Moore--"this confection of oranges called marmalade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am not partial to it myself," said the Rev. Mr. Moore--"this confection of oranges called marmalade.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The position was a difficult one.
orangesnounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒəz/
plural of “orange” — round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading "I am not partial to it myself," said the Rev. Mr. Moore--"this confection of oranges called marmalade.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading "I am not partial to it myself," said the Rev. Mr. Moore--"this confection of oranges called marmalade.
peculiaritynounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerəti/
an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The position was a difficult one.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
compacted by ironing
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
prunellanounUS /pruːˈnelə/
small genus of perennial mostly Eurasian having terminal spikes of small purplish or white flowers
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading "I am not partial to it myself," said the Rev. Mr. Moore--"this confection of oranges called marmalade.
saccharineadjectiveUS /ˈsækəraɪn/
overly sweet
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am not partial to it myself," said the Rev. Mr. Moore--"this confection of oranges called marmalade.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
solesnounUS /soʊlz/
plural of “sol” — a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
move hurridly
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
successive (without a break)
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I am not partial to it myself," said the Rev. Mr. Moore--"this confection of oranges called marmalade.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I am not partial to it myself," said the Rev. Mr. Moore--"this confection of oranges called marmalade.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am not partial to it myself," said the Rev. Mr. Moore--"this confection of oranges called marmalade.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A fresh breeze astern was blowing the _Emperadora_ down the lagoon in a course straight enough to please even Mrs. Carew, if that lady could have been pleased by anything aquatic.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I am told, however, that the English are accustomed to make their breakfast principally of similar saccharine preparations; in time, therefore, we may hope to establish an export trade."
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
yacht's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was present, in spite of fears, sitting with the soles of her prunella gaiters pressed tightly against the little yacht's side under the seat (the peculiarity of the attitude being concealed by her long skirt), with the intention, probably, of acting as a species of brake upon too great a speed.
