used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We had a month of time at our disposal.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Hence, with admirable forethought, I determined to send the yacht on in advance.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Hence, with admirable forethought, I determined to send the yacht on in advance.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading OUR adventures toward the Baltic began almost disastrously, because I put into the planning of them too much wisdom and calculation.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading OUR adventures toward the Baltic began almost disastrously, because I put into the planning of them too much wisdom and calculation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUR adventures toward the Baltic began almost disastrously, because I put into the planning of them too much wisdom and calculation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We had a month of time at our disposal.
BalticnounUS /ˈbɔːltɪk/
a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy
From this reading OUR adventures toward the Baltic began almost disastrously, because I put into the planning of them too much wisdom and calculation.
for the reason that
From this reading OUR adventures toward the Baltic began almost disastrously, because I put into the planning of them too much wisdom and calculation.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading OUR adventures toward the Baltic began almost disastrously, because I put into the planning of them too much wisdom and calculation.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading OUR adventures toward the Baltic began almost disastrously, because I put into the planning of them too much wisdom and calculation.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading It is capable of using up a month in mere preliminaries.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Hence, with admirable forethought, I determined to send the yacht on in advance.
disastrouslyadverbUS /dɪˈzæstrəsli/
in a disastrous manner
From this reading OUR adventures toward the Baltic began almost disastrously, because I put into the planning of them too much wisdom and calculation.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading We had a month of time at our disposal.
fifty-ton
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From this reading Now, a fifty-ton yacht in foreign parts thinks nothing of a month.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Now, a fifty-ton yacht in foreign parts thinks nothing of a month.
forethoughtnounUS /ˈfɔːrθɔːt/
planning or plotting in advance of acting
From this reading Hence, with admirable forethought, I determined to send the yacht on in advance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had a month of time at our disposal.
for this reason
From this reading Hence, with admirable forethought, I determined to send the yacht on in advance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading OUR adventures toward the Baltic began almost disastrously, because I put into the planning of them too much wisdom and calculation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, a fifty-ton yacht in foreign parts thinks nothing of a month.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading OUR adventures toward the Baltic began almost disastrously, because I put into the planning of them too much wisdom and calculation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is capable of using up a month in mere preliminaries.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is capable of using up a month in mere preliminaries.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It is capable of using up a month in mere preliminaries.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading We had a month of time at our disposal.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading OUR adventures toward the Baltic began almost disastrously, because I put into the planning of them too much wisdom and calculation.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Now, a fifty-ton yacht in foreign parts thinks nothing of a month.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, a fifty-ton yacht in foreign parts thinks nothing of a month.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUR adventures toward the Baltic began almost disastrously, because I put into the planning of them too much wisdom and calculation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hence, with admirable forethought, I determined to send the yacht on in advance.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR adventures toward the Baltic began almost disastrously, because I put into the planning of them too much wisdom and calculation.
the local environment
From this reading Now, a fifty-ton yacht in foreign parts thinks nothing of a month.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading OUR adventures toward the Baltic began almost disastrously, because I put into the planning of them too much wisdom and calculation.
preliminariesnounUS /prɪˈlɪməneriz/
plural of “preliminary” — a minor match preceding the main event
From this reading It is capable of using up a month in mere preliminaries.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading OUR adventures toward the Baltic began almost disastrously, because I put into the planning of them too much wisdom and calculation.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Hence, with admirable forethought, I determined to send the yacht on in advance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUR adventures toward the Baltic began almost disastrously, because I put into the planning of them too much wisdom and calculation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading OUR adventures toward the Baltic began almost disastrously, because I put into the planning of them too much wisdom and calculation.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Now, a fifty-ton yacht in foreign parts thinks nothing of a month.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We had a month of time at our disposal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hence, with admirable forethought, I determined to send the yacht on in advance.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading OUR adventures toward the Baltic began almost disastrously, because I put into the planning of them too much wisdom and calculation.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading OUR adventures toward the Baltic began almost disastrously, because I put into the planning of them too much wisdom and calculation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is capable of using up a month in mere preliminaries.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading It is capable of using up a month in mere preliminaries.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had a month of time at our disposal.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading OUR adventures toward the Baltic began almost disastrously, because I put into the planning of them too much wisdom and calculation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hence, with admirable forethought, I determined to send the yacht on in advance.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Now, a fifty-ton yacht in foreign parts thinks nothing of a month.
