used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
Afer
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From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He arose next morning with a mind unchanged, and soon after dawn took his way to the cliffs.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
(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 In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He arose next morning with a mind unchanged, and soon after dawn took his way to the cliffs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading To go back a little.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading He arose next morning with a mind unchanged, and soon after dawn took his way to the cliffs.
coastingverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪŋ/
-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
the first light of day
From this reading He arose next morning with a mind unchanged, and soon after dawn took his way to the cliffs.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading We left the potter retiring to rest full of a determination to proceed to Rome.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading We left the potter retiring to rest full of a determination to proceed to Rome.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To go back a little.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He arose next morning with a mind unchanged, and soon after dawn took his way to the cliffs.
headwaynounUS /ˈhedweɪ/
vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
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 We left the potter retiring to rest full of a determination to proceed to Rome.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
Masthlion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He arose next morning with a mind unchanged, and soon after dawn took his way to the cliffs.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He arose next morning with a mind unchanged, and soon after dawn took his way to the cliffs.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He arose next morning with a mind unchanged, and soon after dawn took his way to the cliffs.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
poopnounUS /puːp/
obscene terms for feces
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
potterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading We left the potter retiring to rest full of a determination to proceed to Rome.
continue talking
From this reading We left the potter retiring to rest full of a determination to proceed to Rome.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading We left the potter retiring to rest full of a determination to proceed to Rome.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading We left the potter retiring to rest full of a determination to proceed to Rome.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading We left the potter retiring to rest full of a determination to proceed to Rome.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
in the near future
From this reading He arose next morning with a mind unchanged, and soon after dawn took his way to the cliffs.
having a supporting base
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
TibernounUS /ˈtaɪbər/
a river of central Italy; flows through Rome to the Tyrrhenian Sea
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To go back a little.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He arose next morning with a mind unchanged, and soon after dawn took his way to the cliffs.
unchangedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒd/
not made or become different
From this reading He arose next morning with a mind unchanged, and soon after dawn took his way to the cliffs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He arose next morning with a mind unchanged, and soon after dawn took his way to the cliffs.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst this conversation, which we have related, was passing between Afer and his client, a small coasting vessel was ascending the river Tiber, making slow headway against the current.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading In the little poop‐house, along with the captain of the craft, was standing Masthlion, an interested observer of all that passed within view, as they wound up the famous stream.
