used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading ACROSS THE SWAN’S PATH.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
by-and-bynoun
an indefinite time in the future
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
in or to another place
From this reading He thought to leave the queen and Havelok with merchants whom he knew in Lindsey, and with them would stay my mother and the little ones while he made a trading voyage elsewhere.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
Havelok
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From this reading He thought to leave the queen and Havelok with merchants whom he knew in Lindsey, and with them would stay my mother and the little ones while he made a trading voyage elsewhere.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought to leave the queen and Havelok with merchants whom he knew in Lindsey, and with them would stay my mother and the little ones while he made a trading voyage elsewhere.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
HumbernounUS /ˈhʌmbər/
an estuary in central northeastern England formed by the Ouse River and the Trent River
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He thought to leave the queen and Havelok with merchants whom he knew in Lindsey, and with them would stay my mother and the little ones while he made a trading voyage elsewhere.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
go away from a place
From this reading He thought to leave the queen and Havelok with merchants whom he knew in Lindsey, and with them would stay my mother and the little ones while he made a trading voyage elsewhere.
Lindsey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He thought to leave the queen and Havelok with merchants whom he knew in Lindsey, and with them would stay my mother and the little ones while he made a trading voyage elsewhere.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He thought to leave the queen and Havelok with merchants whom he knew in Lindsey, and with them would stay my mother and the little ones while he made a trading voyage elsewhere.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He thought to leave the queen and Havelok with merchants whom he knew in Lindsey, and with them would stay my mother and the little ones while he made a trading voyage elsewhere.
engage in
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading He thought to leave the queen and Havelok with merchants whom he knew in Lindsey, and with them would stay my mother and the little ones while he made a trading voyage elsewhere.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He thought to leave the queen and Havelok with merchants whom he knew in Lindsey, and with them would stay my mother and the little ones while he made a trading voyage elsewhere.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
Northumbrianoun
an Anglo-Saxon kingdom in northern England until 876
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He thought to leave the queen and Havelok with merchants whom he knew in Lindsey, and with them would stay my mother and the little ones while he made a trading voyage elsewhere.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
a course of conduct
From this reading ACROSS THE SWAN’S PATH.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading He thought to leave the queen and Havelok with merchants whom he knew in Lindsey, and with them would stay my mother and the little ones while he made a trading voyage elsewhere.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He thought to leave the queen and Havelok with merchants whom he knew in Lindsey, and with them would stay my mother and the little ones while he made a trading voyage elsewhere.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
SWAN'S
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From this reading ACROSS THE SWAN’S PATH.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ACROSS THE SWAN’S PATH.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He thought to leave the queen and Havelok with merchants whom he knew in Lindsey, and with them would stay my mother and the little ones while he made a trading voyage elsewhere.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought to leave the queen and Havelok with merchants whom he knew in Lindsey, and with them would stay my mother and the little ones while he made a trading voyage elsewhere.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
tomorrownounUS /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading He thought to leave the queen and Havelok with merchants whom he knew in Lindsey, and with them would stay my mother and the little ones while he made a trading voyage elsewhere.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading He thought to leave the queen and Havelok with merchants whom he knew in Lindsey, and with them would stay my mother and the little ones while he made a trading voyage elsewhere.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
at the time that
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
in or at the place that
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He thought to leave the queen and Havelok with merchants whom he knew in Lindsey, and with them would stay my mother and the little ones while he made a trading voyage elsewhere.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He thought to leave the queen and Havelok with merchants whom he knew in Lindsey, and with them would stay my mother and the little ones while he made a trading voyage elsewhere.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All that night, and during the morning of the next day, we sailed steadily with a fresh northwest breeze that bade fair to strengthen by-and-by.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If it held, we should see the cliffs of Northumbria on our bow tomorrow morning, and then would run down the coast to the Humber, where my father meant to put in first.
but in spite of that
From this reading There would be time enough to find out the best place in which to make a home when the autumn came, and after he had been to an English port or two that he did not know yet.
