used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On a narrow strip of sandy beach three or four fishermen were preparing their nets and boats for a fishing expedition to the waters beyond.
almondnounUS /ˈɑːmənd/
small bushy deciduous tree native to Asia and North Africa having pretty pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull; cultivated in southern Australia and California
From this reading The grass was rank and thick, while the blooming almond trees filled the atmosphere with fragrance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the month of December, but on the little Island of Salmis in the Grecian Archipelago the temperature was as mild and genial as that of June.
ArchipelagonounUS /ˌɑːrkəˈpeləɡoʊ/
a group of many islands in a large body of water
From this reading It was the month of December, but on the little Island of Salmis in the Grecian Archipelago the temperature was as mild and genial as that of June.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the month of December, but on the little Island of Salmis in the Grecian Archipelago the temperature was as mild and genial as that of June.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The grass was rank and thick, while the blooming almond trees filled the atmosphere with fragrance.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading On a narrow strip of sandy beach three or four fishermen were preparing their nets and boats for a fishing expedition to the waters beyond.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading On a narrow strip of sandy beach three or four fishermen were preparing their nets and boats for a fishing expedition to the waters beyond.
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading The grass was rank and thick, while the blooming almond trees filled the atmosphere with fragrance.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading On a narrow strip of sandy beach three or four fishermen were preparing their nets and boats for a fishing expedition to the waters beyond.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was the month of December, but on the little Island of Salmis in the Grecian Archipelago the temperature was as mild and genial as that of June.
chattedverbUS /ˈtʃætəd/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading They chatted as they toiled.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading It was the month of December, but on the little Island of Salmis in the Grecian Archipelago the temperature was as mild and genial as that of June.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading On a narrow strip of sandy beach three or four fishermen were preparing their nets and boats for a fishing expedition to the waters beyond.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The grass was rank and thick, while the blooming almond trees filled the atmosphere with fragrance.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading On a narrow strip of sandy beach three or four fishermen were preparing their nets and boats for a fishing expedition to the waters beyond.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading On a narrow strip of sandy beach three or four fishermen were preparing their nets and boats for a fishing expedition to the waters beyond.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On a narrow strip of sandy beach three or four fishermen were preparing their nets and boats for a fishing expedition to the waters beyond.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading On a narrow strip of sandy beach three or four fishermen were preparing their nets and boats for a fishing expedition to the waters beyond.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The grass was rank and thick, while the blooming almond trees filled the atmosphere with fragrance.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading It was the month of December, but on the little Island of Salmis in the Grecian Archipelago the temperature was as mild and genial as that of June.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The grass was rank and thick, while the blooming almond trees filled the atmosphere with fragrance.
GrecianadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːʃən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language
From this reading It was the month of December, but on the little Island of Salmis in the Grecian Archipelago the temperature was as mild and genial as that of June.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the month of December, but on the little Island of Salmis in the Grecian Archipelago the temperature was as mild and genial as that of June.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE ISLAND.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the month of December, but on the little Island of Salmis in the Grecian Archipelago the temperature was as mild and genial as that of June.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading It was the month of December, but on the little Island of Salmis in the Grecian Archipelago the temperature was as mild and genial as that of June.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was the month of December, but on the little Island of Salmis in the Grecian Archipelago the temperature was as mild and genial as that of June.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading It was the month of December, but on the little Island of Salmis in the Grecian Archipelago the temperature was as mild and genial as that of June.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was the month of December, but on the little Island of Salmis in the Grecian Archipelago the temperature was as mild and genial as that of June.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading On a narrow strip of sandy beach three or four fishermen were preparing their nets and boats for a fishing expedition to the waters beyond.
netsnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading On a narrow strip of sandy beach three or four fishermen were preparing their nets and boats for a fishing expedition to the waters beyond.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the month of December, but on the little Island of Salmis in the Grecian Archipelago the temperature was as mild and genial as that of June.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the month of December, but on the little Island of Salmis in the Grecian Archipelago the temperature was as mild and genial as that of June.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On a narrow strip of sandy beach three or four fishermen were preparing their nets and boats for a fishing expedition to the waters beyond.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading On a narrow strip of sandy beach three or four fishermen were preparing their nets and boats for a fishing expedition to the waters beyond.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The grass was rank and thick, while the blooming almond trees filled the atmosphere with fragrance.
Salmis
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From this reading It was the month of December, but on the little Island of Salmis in the Grecian Archipelago the temperature was as mild and genial as that of June.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading On a narrow strip of sandy beach three or four fishermen were preparing their nets and boats for a fishing expedition to the waters beyond.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading On a narrow strip of sandy beach three or four fishermen were preparing their nets and boats for a fishing expedition to the waters beyond.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading It was the month of December, but on the little Island of Salmis in the Grecian Archipelago the temperature was as mild and genial as that of June.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the month of December, but on the little Island of Salmis in the Grecian Archipelago the temperature was as mild and genial as that of June.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ISLAND.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On a narrow strip of sandy beach three or four fishermen were preparing their nets and boats for a fishing expedition to the waters beyond.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They chatted as they toiled.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The grass was rank and thick, while the blooming almond trees filled the atmosphere with fragrance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On a narrow strip of sandy beach three or four fishermen were preparing their nets and boats for a fishing expedition to the waters beyond.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On a narrow strip of sandy beach three or four fishermen were preparing their nets and boats for a fishing expedition to the waters beyond.
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading They chatted as they toiled.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The grass was rank and thick, while the blooming almond trees filled the atmosphere with fragrance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the month of December, but on the little Island of Salmis in the Grecian Archipelago the temperature was as mild and genial as that of June.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading On a narrow strip of sandy beach three or four fishermen were preparing their nets and boats for a fishing expedition to the waters beyond.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On a narrow strip of sandy beach three or four fishermen were preparing their nets and boats for a fishing expedition to the waters beyond.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The grass was rank and thick, while the blooming almond trees filled the atmosphere with fragrance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The grass was rank and thick, while the blooming almond trees filled the atmosphere with fragrance.
