used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As we dismounted, Monsieur de Brissac gave a halloo, and a figure appeared in the doorway.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As we dismounted, Monsieur de Brissac gave a halloo, and a figure appeared in the doorway.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we dismounted, Monsieur de Brissac gave a halloo, and a figure appeared in the doorway.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
Brissac
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From this reading As we dismounted, Monsieur de Brissac gave a halloo, and a figure appeared in the doorway.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading As we dismounted, Monsieur de Brissac gave a halloo, and a figure appeared in the doorway.
dismounted
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From this reading As we dismounted, Monsieur de Brissac gave a halloo, and a figure appeared in the doorway.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading As we dismounted, Monsieur de Brissac gave a halloo, and a figure appeared in the doorway.
dories
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From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As we dismounted, Monsieur de Brissac gave a halloo, and a figure appeared in the doorway.
fishing-boats
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From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading WHY I NEVER REACHED FRANCE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As we dismounted, Monsieur de Brissac gave a halloo, and a figure appeared in the doorway.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
hallooverb
urge on with shouts
From this reading As we dismounted, Monsieur de Brissac gave a halloo, and a figure appeared in the doorway.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
ten 10s
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WHY I NEVER REACHED FRANCE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
jettynounUS /ˈdʒeti/
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading I was surprised to see that it was Monsieur de la Remy.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading As we dismounted, Monsieur de Brissac gave a halloo, and a figure appeared in the doorway.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading WHY I NEVER REACHED FRANCE.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading WHY I NEVER REACHED FRANCE.
Remy
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From this reading I was surprised to see that it was Monsieur de la Remy.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I was surprised to see that it was Monsieur de la Remy.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I was surprised to see that it was Monsieur de la Remy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On one side of it was a small dock or basin large enough to give shelter to four or five fishing-boats about the size of those we call dories in New England.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We drew up our horses before the house nearest to the stone pier or jetty that ran out some hundred feet or more from the shore.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading WHY I NEVER REACHED FRANCE.
