used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a bright and cheerful party that gathered about the _Dolphin's_ breakfast table the next morning.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was a bright and cheerful party that gathered about the _Dolphin's_ breakfast table the next morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a bright and cheerful party that gathered about the _Dolphin's_ breakfast table the next morning.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Do we remain here another day, captain?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I notice we are still lying quietly in Portland harbor," remarked Dr. Percival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "That must be as the majority decide," was the pleasant-toned rejoinder.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Greetings were exchanged, a blessing asked upon the food, and Captain Raymond began helping his guests.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "That must be as the majority decide," was the pleasant-toned rejoinder.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Greetings were exchanged, a blessing asked upon the food, and Captain Raymond began helping his guests.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Greetings were exchanged, a blessing asked upon the food, and Captain Raymond began helping his guests.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading It was a bright and cheerful party that gathered about the _Dolphin's_ breakfast table the next morning.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was a bright and cheerful party that gathered about the _Dolphin's_ breakfast table the next morning.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Greetings were exchanged, a blessing asked upon the food, and Captain Raymond began helping his guests.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading It was a bright and cheerful party that gathered about the _Dolphin's_ breakfast table the next morning.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Do we remain here another day, captain?"
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading "That must be as the majority decide," was the pleasant-toned rejoinder.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do we remain here another day, captain?"
Dolphin's
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From this reading It was a bright and cheerful party that gathered about the _Dolphin's_ breakfast table the next morning.
Dr
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From this reading "I notice we are still lying quietly in Portland harbor," remarked Dr. Percival.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Greetings were exchanged, a blessing asked upon the food, and Captain Raymond began helping his guests.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Greetings were exchanged, a blessing asked upon the food, and Captain Raymond began helping his guests.
brought together in one place
From this reading It was a bright and cheerful party that gathered about the _Dolphin's_ breakfast table the next morning.
GreetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Greetings were exchanged, a blessing asked upon the food, and Captain Raymond began helping his guests.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Greetings were exchanged, a blessing asked upon the food, and Captain Raymond began helping his guests.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading "I notice we are still lying quietly in Portland harbor," remarked Dr. Percival.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Greetings were exchanged, a blessing asked upon the food, and Captain Raymond began helping his guests.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Do we remain here another day, captain?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Greetings were exchanged, a blessing asked upon the food, and Captain Raymond began helping his guests.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I notice we are still lying quietly in Portland harbor," remarked Dr. Percival.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I notice we are still lying quietly in Portland harbor," remarked Dr. Percival.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a bright and cheerful party that gathered about the _Dolphin's_ breakfast table the next morning.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading "I notice we are still lying quietly in Portland harbor," remarked Dr. Percival.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading "That must be as the majority decide," was the pleasant-toned rejoinder.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a bright and cheerful party that gathered about the _Dolphin's_ breakfast table the next morning.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "That must be as the majority decide," was the pleasant-toned rejoinder.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was a bright and cheerful party that gathered about the _Dolphin's_ breakfast table the next morning.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "I notice we are still lying quietly in Portland harbor," remarked Dr. Percival.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was a bright and cheerful party that gathered about the _Dolphin's_ breakfast table the next morning.
Percival
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From this reading "I notice we are still lying quietly in Portland harbor," remarked Dr. Percival.
pleasant-toned
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From this reading "That must be as the majority decide," was the pleasant-toned rejoinder.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading "I notice we are still lying quietly in Portland harbor," remarked Dr. Percival.
with low volume
From this reading "I notice we are still lying quietly in Portland harbor," remarked Dr. Percival.
Raymond
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From this reading Greetings were exchanged, a blessing asked upon the food, and Captain Raymond began helping his guests.
rejoindernounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading "That must be as the majority decide," was the pleasant-toned rejoinder.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Do we remain here another day, captain?"
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I notice we are still lying quietly in Portland harbor," remarked Dr. Percival.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I notice we are still lying quietly in Portland harbor," remarked Dr. Percival.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It was a bright and cheerful party that gathered about the _Dolphin's_ breakfast table the next morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a bright and cheerful party that gathered about the _Dolphin's_ breakfast table the next morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a bright and cheerful party that gathered about the _Dolphin's_ breakfast table the next morning.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Greetings were exchanged, a blessing asked upon the food, and Captain Raymond began helping his guests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a bright and cheerful party that gathered about the _Dolphin's_ breakfast table the next morning.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I notice we are still lying quietly in Portland harbor," remarked Dr. Percival.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Greetings were exchanged, a blessing asked upon the food, and Captain Raymond began helping his guests.
