used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The little town and harbour of Acapulco resemble a wash bowl with a cup full of water in the bottom.
AcapulconounUS /ˌækəˈpʊlkoʊ/
a port and fashionable resort city on the Pacific coast of southern Mexico; known for beaches and water sports (including cliff diving)
From this reading The little town and harbour of Acapulco resemble a wash bowl with a cup full of water in the bottom.
affordingverbUS /əˈfɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading At the foot of these hills, opposite the entrance, was a narrow strip of level ground affording room for a miniature city.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I have already referred to the feats of gastronomy performed at our first landing.
amphitheatrenounUS /ˈæmfəθiˈeɪtər/
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little town and harbour of Acapulco resemble a wash bowl with a cup full of water in the bottom.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here are the coal depots of the Pacific Company, and here, on the arrival of every steamer, a brisk trade is carried on in eggs and poultry, bananas, oranges, and limes.
arenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Here are the coal depots of the Pacific Company, and here, on the arrival of every steamer, a brisk trade is carried on in eggs and poultry, bananas, oranges, and limes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the foot of these hills, opposite the entrance, was a narrow strip of level ground affording room for a miniature city.
bananasnounUS /bəˈnænəz/
plural of “banana” — any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
From this reading Here are the coal depots of the Pacific Company, and here, on the arrival of every steamer, a brisk trade is carried on in eggs and poultry, bananas, oranges, and limes.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
the lower side of anything
From this reading The little town and harbour of Acapulco resemble a wash bowl with a cup full of water in the bottom.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading The little town and harbour of Acapulco resemble a wash bowl with a cup full of water in the bottom.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading Here are the coal depots of the Pacific Company, and here, on the arrival of every steamer, a brisk trade is carried on in eggs and poultry, bananas, oranges, and limes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Here are the coal depots of the Pacific Company, and here, on the arrival of every steamer, a brisk trade is carried on in eggs and poultry, bananas, oranges, and limes.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading At the foot of these hills, opposite the entrance, was a narrow strip of level ground affording room for a miniature city.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Here are the coal depots of the Pacific Company, and here, on the arrival of every steamer, a brisk trade is carried on in eggs and poultry, bananas, oranges, and limes.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Here are the coal depots of the Pacific Company, and here, on the arrival of every steamer, a brisk trade is carried on in eggs and poultry, bananas, oranges, and limes.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading The little town and harbour of Acapulco resemble a wash bowl with a cup full of water in the bottom.
depotsnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊz/
plural of “depot” — station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading Here are the coal depots of the Pacific Company, and here, on the arrival of every steamer, a brisk trade is carried on in eggs and poultry, bananas, oranges, and limes.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading Here are the coal depots of the Pacific Company, and here, on the arrival of every steamer, a brisk trade is carried on in eggs and poultry, bananas, oranges, and limes.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading I have already referred to the feats of gastronomy performed at our first landing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I have already referred to the feats of gastronomy performed at our first landing.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At the foot of these hills, opposite the entrance, was a narrow strip of level ground affording room for a miniature city.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the foot of these hills, opposite the entrance, was a narrow strip of level ground affording room for a miniature city.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
set up or found
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The little town and harbour of Acapulco resemble a wash bowl with a cup full of water in the bottom.
gastronomynounUS /ɡæˈstrɑːnəmi/
a particular style of cookery (as of a region)
From this reading I have already referred to the feats of gastronomy performed at our first landing.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading At the foot of these hills, opposite the entrance, was a narrow strip of level ground affording room for a miniature city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading The little town and harbour of Acapulco resemble a wash bowl with a cup full of water in the bottom.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have already referred to the feats of gastronomy performed at our first landing.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here are the coal depots of the Pacific Company, and here, on the arrival of every steamer, a brisk trade is carried on in eggs and poultry, bananas, oranges, and limes.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have already referred to the feats of gastronomy performed at our first landing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little town and harbour of Acapulco resemble a wash bowl with a cup full of water in the bottom.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here are the coal depots of the Pacific Company, and here, on the arrival of every steamer, a brisk trade is carried on in eggs and poultry, bananas, oranges, and limes.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading I have already referred to the feats of gastronomy performed at our first landing.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading At the foot of these hills, opposite the entrance, was a narrow strip of level ground affording room for a miniature city.
limesnounUS /laɪmz/
plural of “lime” — a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
From this reading Here are the coal depots of the Pacific Company, and here, on the arrival of every steamer, a brisk trade is carried on in eggs and poultry, bananas, oranges, and limes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little town and harbour of Acapulco resemble a wash bowl with a cup full of water in the bottom.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading At the foot of these hills, opposite the entrance, was a narrow strip of level ground affording room for a miniature city.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading At the foot of these hills, opposite the entrance, was a narrow strip of level ground affording room for a miniature city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The little town and harbour of Acapulco resemble a wash bowl with a cup full of water in the bottom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading At the foot of these hills, opposite the entrance, was a narrow strip of level ground affording room for a miniature city.
orangesnounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒəz/
plural of “orange” — round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading Here are the coal depots of the Pacific Company, and here, on the arrival of every steamer, a brisk trade is carried on in eggs and poultry, bananas, oranges, and limes.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I have already referred to the feats of gastronomy performed at our first landing.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading Here are the coal depots of the Pacific Company, and here, on the arrival of every steamer, a brisk trade is carried on in eggs and poultry, bananas, oranges, and limes.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading I have already referred to the feats of gastronomy performed at our first landing.
poultrynounUS /ˈpoʊltri/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading Here are the coal depots of the Pacific Company, and here, on the arrival of every steamer, a brisk trade is carried on in eggs and poultry, bananas, oranges, and limes.
promontorynoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading I have already referred to the feats of gastronomy performed at our first landing.
resembleverbUS /rɪˈzembəl/
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading The little town and harbour of Acapulco resemble a wash bowl with a cup full of water in the bottom.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At the foot of these hills, opposite the entrance, was a narrow strip of level ground affording room for a miniature city.
roundingnounUS /ˈraʊndɪŋ/
(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Here are the coal depots of the Pacific Company, and here, on the arrival of every steamer, a brisk trade is carried on in eggs and poultry, bananas, oranges, and limes.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading At the foot of these hills, opposite the entrance, was a narrow strip of level ground affording room for a miniature city.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The little town and harbour of Acapulco resemble a wash bowl with a cup full of water in the bottom.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At the foot of these hills, opposite the entrance, was a narrow strip of level ground affording room for a miniature city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The little town and harbour of Acapulco resemble a wash bowl with a cup full of water in the bottom.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Here are the coal depots of the Pacific Company, and here, on the arrival of every steamer, a brisk trade is carried on in eggs and poultry, bananas, oranges, and limes.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the foot of these hills, opposite the entrance, was a narrow strip of level ground affording room for a miniature city.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading The little town and harbour of Acapulco resemble a wash bowl with a cup full of water in the bottom.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The little town and harbour of Acapulco resemble a wash bowl with a cup full of water in the bottom.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The little town and harbour of Acapulco resemble a wash bowl with a cup full of water in the bottom.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading On rounding the promontory that protected the entrance to the basin, we found ourselves in the arena of a vast amphitheatre formed by a range of lofty hills that shut us out on every side from the world we had left.
