used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
ADRIATICnounUS /ˌeɪdriˈætɪk/
an arm of the Mediterranean between Slovenia and Croatia and Montenegro and Albania on the east and Italy on the west
From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Out of courtesy to the duke, a salvo of cannon was fired from the yacht; and the salute was returned, shot by shot, from the bastion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “We are making him waste his powder!”
bastionnounUS /ˈbæstʃən/
a group that defends a principle
From this reading Out of courtesy to the duke, a salvo of cannon was fired from the yacht; and the salute was returned, shot by shot, from the bastion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Out of courtesy to the duke, a salvo of cannon was fired from the yacht; and the salute was returned, shot by shot, from the bastion.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading Out of courtesy to the duke, a salvo of cannon was fired from the yacht; and the salute was returned, shot by shot, from the bastion.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Out of courtesy to the duke, a salvo of cannon was fired from the yacht; and the salute was returned, shot by shot, from the bastion.
ducaladjectiveUS /ˈduːkəl/
of or belonging to or suitable for a duke
From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Out of courtesy to the duke, a salvo of cannon was fired from the yacht; and the salute was returned, shot by shot, from the bastion.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Out of courtesy to the duke, a salvo of cannon was fired from the yacht; and the salute was returned, shot by shot, from the bastion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Out of courtesy to the duke, a salvo of cannon was fired from the yacht; and the salute was returned, shot by shot, from the bastion.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The yachting-party witnessed, indeed, a grand spectacle.
grandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading “Poor duke!” said grandma.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “We are making him waste his powder!”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “We are making him waste his powder!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The yachting-party witnessed, indeed, a grand spectacle.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “We are making him waste his powder!”
miragenounUS /mərˈɑːʒ/
an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects
From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
Morgana
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From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
Morgania
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From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
not any; not one
From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of courtesy to the duke, a salvo of cannon was fired from the yacht; and the salute was returned, shot by shot, from the bastion.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “Poor duke!” said grandma.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading “We are making him waste his powder!”
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Out of courtesy to the duke, a salvo of cannon was fired from the yacht; and the salute was returned, shot by shot, from the bastion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Poor duke!” said grandma.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading Out of courtesy to the duke, a salvo of cannon was fired from the yacht; and the salute was returned, shot by shot, from the bastion.
salvonounUS /ˈsælvoʊ/
an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs
From this reading Out of courtesy to the duke, a salvo of cannon was fired from the yacht; and the salute was returned, shot by shot, from the bastion.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Out of courtesy to the duke, a salvo of cannon was fired from the yacht; and the salute was returned, shot by shot, from the bastion.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading The yachting-party witnessed, indeed, a grand spectacle.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Out of courtesy to the duke, a salvo of cannon was fired from the yacht; and the salute was returned, shot by shot, from the bastion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading “We are making him waste his powder!”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We are making him waste his powder!”
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
at the time that
From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading The yachting-party witnessed, indeed, a grand spectacle.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading A CASTLE OF THE ADRIATIC When the yacht moored in front of the ducal castle of Morgania, Morgana was surely absent, for no fantastic mirage welcomed their coming.
yachting-party
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The yachting-party witnessed, indeed, a grand spectacle.
