used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KIT GIVES HIS CONFIDENCE _Campeador_, bound for Teneriffe, rolled with a languid swing across the shining swell.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading KIT GIVES HIS CONFIDENCE _Campeador_, bound for Teneriffe, rolled with a languid swing across the shining swell.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now, however, she was not steaming at her proper speed.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading The throb of engines harmonised in a measured rhythm with the roar at the bows, but the beat was slow.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
confined by bonds
From this reading KIT GIVES HIS CONFIDENCE _Campeador_, bound for Teneriffe, rolled with a languid swing across the shining swell.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The throb of engines harmonised in a measured rhythm with the roar at the bows, but the beat was slow.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
Campeador
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From this reading KIT GIVES HIS CONFIDENCE _Campeador_, bound for Teneriffe, rolled with a languid swing across the shining swell.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading KIT GIVES HIS CONFIDENCE _Campeador_, bound for Teneriffe, rolled with a languid swing across the shining swell.
correillo
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From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The throb of engines harmonised in a measured rhythm with the roar at the bows, but the beat was slow.
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 When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading KIT GIVES HIS CONFIDENCE _Campeador_, bound for Teneriffe, rolled with a languid swing across the shining swell.
funnelnounUS /ˈfʌnəl/
a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends
From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading KIT GIVES HIS CONFIDENCE _Campeador_, bound for Teneriffe, rolled with a languid swing across the shining swell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
half-shut
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From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
harmonisedadjective
involving or characterized by harmony
From this reading The throb of engines harmonised in a measured rhythm with the roar at the bows, but the beat was slow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KIT GIVES HIS CONFIDENCE _Campeador_, bound for Teneriffe, rolled with a languid swing across the shining swell.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Now, however, she was not steaming at her proper speed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The throb of engines harmonised in a measured rhythm with the roar at the bows, but the beat was slow.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
KITnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading KIT GIVES HIS CONFIDENCE _Campeador_, bound for Teneriffe, rolled with a languid swing across the shining swell.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading KIT GIVES HIS CONFIDENCE _Campeador_, bound for Teneriffe, rolled with a languid swing across the shining swell.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
mail-boat
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From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading The throb of engines harmonised in a measured rhythm with the roar at the bows, but the beat was slow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, however, she was not steaming at her proper speed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Now, however, she was not steaming at her proper speed.
rhythmnounUS /ˈrɪðəm/
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
From this reading The throb of engines harmonised in a measured rhythm with the roar at the bows, but the beat was slow.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The throb of engines harmonised in a measured rhythm with the roar at the bows, but the beat was slow.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading KIT GIVES HIS CONFIDENCE _Campeador_, bound for Teneriffe, rolled with a languid swing across the shining swell.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading KIT GIVES HIS CONFIDENCE _Campeador_, bound for Teneriffe, rolled with a languid swing across the shining swell.
slantedadjectiveUS /ˈslæntɪd/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading The throb of engines harmonised in a measured rhythm with the roar at the bows, but the beat was slow.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
move hurridly
From this reading Now, however, she was not steaming at her proper speed.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading Now, however, she was not steaming at her proper speed.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading KIT GIVES HIS CONFIDENCE _Campeador_, bound for Teneriffe, rolled with a languid swing across the shining swell.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading KIT GIVES HIS CONFIDENCE _Campeador_, bound for Teneriffe, rolled with a languid swing across the shining swell.
Teneriffe
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From this reading KIT GIVES HIS CONFIDENCE _Campeador_, bound for Teneriffe, rolled with a languid swing across the shining swell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KIT GIVES HIS CONFIDENCE _Campeador_, bound for Teneriffe, rolled with a languid swing across the shining swell.
throbverbUS /θrɑːb/
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
From this reading The throb of engines harmonised in a measured rhythm with the roar at the bows, but the beat was slow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
at the time that
From this reading When he joined the _correillo_ he had not expected to find the Spanish crew kept her clean, but she was as smart as an English mail-boat, and Kit admitted that some of his British prejudices were not altogether justified.
a Caucasian
From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading KIT GIVES HIS CONFIDENCE _Campeador_, bound for Teneriffe, rolled with a languid swing across the shining swell.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Her slanted masts and yellow funnel flashed; her boats and deck were dazzling white, and Kit, coming out of his dark office, looked about him with half-shut eyes.
