used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
in addition
From this reading The anchorage was opposite a coaling station, and also opposite a shipbuilding yard, and from the west came a strong odor out of a manufactory of something unpleasant.
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading The anchorage was opposite a coaling station, and also opposite a shipbuilding yard, and from the west came a strong odor out of a manufactory of something unpleasant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We contested his theory, but we went, because it is unwise to quarrel with a bureaucracy of whose language you are ignorant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
for the reason that
From this reading We contested his theory, but we went, because it is unwise to quarrel with a bureaucracy of whose language you are ignorant.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
bureaucracynounUS /bjʊˈrɑːkrəsi/
nonelective government officials
From this reading We contested his theory, but we went, because it is unwise to quarrel with a bureaucracy of whose language you are ignorant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We contested his theory, but we went, because it is unwise to quarrel with a bureaucracy of whose language you are ignorant.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The anchorage was opposite a coaling station, and also opposite a shipbuilding yard, and from the west came a strong odor out of a manufactory of something unpleasant.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
coaling
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From this reading The anchorage was opposite a coaling station, and also opposite a shipbuilding yard, and from the west came a strong odor out of a manufactory of something unpleasant.
contestedadjectiveUS /kənˈtestəd/
disputed or made the object of contention or competition
From this reading We contested his theory, but we went, because it is unwise to quarrel with a bureaucracy of whose language you are ignorant.
CopenhagennounUS /ˈkoʊpənheɪɡən/
the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The sound did not suit us.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The anchorage was opposite a coaling station, and also opposite a shipbuilding yard, and from the west came a strong odor out of a manufactory of something unpleasant.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
harbor-master
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading We contested his theory, but we went, because it is unwise to quarrel with a bureaucracy of whose language you are ignorant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We contested his theory, but we went, because it is unwise to quarrel with a bureaucracy of whose language you are ignorant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We contested his theory, but we went, because it is unwise to quarrel with a bureaucracy of whose language you are ignorant.
laboringadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading We contested his theory, but we went, because it is unwise to quarrel with a bureaucracy of whose language you are ignorant.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
manufactorynoun
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading The anchorage was opposite a coaling station, and also opposite a shipbuilding yard, and from the west came a strong odor out of a manufactory of something unpleasant.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
northeasternadjectiveUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːstərn/
situated in or oriented toward the northeast
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading The anchorage was opposite a coaling station, and also opposite a shipbuilding yard, and from the west came a strong odor out of a manufactory of something unpleasant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The anchorage was opposite a coaling station, and also opposite a shipbuilding yard, and from the west came a strong odor out of a manufactory of something unpleasant.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The anchorage was opposite a coaling station, and also opposite a shipbuilding yard, and from the west came a strong odor out of a manufactory of something unpleasant.
an angry dispute
From this reading We contested his theory, but we went, because it is unwise to quarrel with a bureaucracy of whose language you are ignorant.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
shipbuildingnounUS /ˈʃɪpbɪldɪŋ/
the construction of ships
From this reading The anchorage was opposite a coaling station, and also opposite a shipbuilding yard, and from the west came a strong odor out of a manufactory of something unpleasant.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The anchorage was opposite a coaling station, and also opposite a shipbuilding yard, and from the west came a strong odor out of a manufactory of something unpleasant.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
be standing; be upright
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The anchorage was opposite a coaling station, and also opposite a shipbuilding yard, and from the west came a strong odor out of a manufactory of something unpleasant.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The anchorage was opposite a coaling station, and also opposite a shipbuilding yard, and from the west came a strong odor out of a manufactory of something unpleasant.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The sound did not suit us.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading The anchorage was opposite a coaling station, and also opposite a shipbuilding yard, and from the west came a strong odor out of a manufactory of something unpleasant.
unwiseadjectiveUS /ənˈwaɪz/
showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom
From this reading We contested his theory, but we went, because it is unwise to quarrel with a bureaucracy of whose language you are ignorant.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We contested his theory, but we went, because it is unwise to quarrel with a bureaucracy of whose language you are ignorant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The anchorage was opposite a coaling station, and also opposite a shipbuilding yard, and from the west came a strong odor out of a manufactory of something unpleasant.
in or at the place that
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
belonging to which person
From this reading We contested his theory, but we went, because it is unwise to quarrel with a bureaucracy of whose language you are ignorant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We contested his theory, but we went, because it is unwise to quarrel with a bureaucracy of whose language you are ignorant.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE harbor-master would not allow us to remain for more than three days in our original berth, which served us very well as a sort of grand stand for viewing the life of Copenhagen.
yachtsnounUS /jɑːts/
plural of “yacht” — an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading His theory was that we were in the way of honest laboring folk, and that we ought to be up in the “sound,” on the northeastern edge of the city, where the yachts lie.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The anchorage was opposite a coaling station, and also opposite a shipbuilding yard, and from the west came a strong odor out of a manufactory of something unpleasant.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading We contested his theory, but we went, because it is unwise to quarrel with a bureaucracy of whose language you are ignorant.
