used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the commissioner reached his room, he found a letter, which had been brought by a coast guardsman returning home.
(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 For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It contained an invitation for the commissioner and his betrothed to honor the ball of the officers on board the corvette _Loke_, which would anchor beside the skerry at eight o'clock of the same day.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading It contained an invitation for the commissioner and his betrothed to honor the ball of the officers on board the corvette _Loke_, which would anchor beside the skerry at eight o'clock of the same day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading It contained an invitation for the commissioner and his betrothed to honor the ball of the officers on board the corvette _Loke_, which would anchor beside the skerry at eight o'clock of the same day.
barrelsnounUS /ˈbærəlz/
the amount that many barrels might hold
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the commissioner reached his room, he found a letter, which had been brought by a coast guardsman returning home.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading The money was transferred at once into coffee, sugar and beer.
next to; at the side of
From this reading It contained an invitation for the commissioner and his betrothed to honor the ball of the officers on board the corvette _Loke_, which would anchor beside the skerry at eight o'clock of the same day.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading It contained an invitation for the commissioner and his betrothed to honor the ball of the officers on board the corvette _Loke_, which would anchor beside the skerry at eight o'clock of the same day.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It contained an invitation for the commissioner and his betrothed to honor the ball of the officers on board the corvette _Loke_, which would anchor beside the skerry at eight o'clock of the same day.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When the commissioner reached his room, he found a letter, which had been brought by a coast guardsman returning home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading When the commissioner reached his room, he found a letter, which had been brought by a coast guardsman returning home.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading The money was transferred at once into coffee, sugar and beer.
commissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading When the commissioner reached his room, he found a letter, which had been brought by a coast guardsman returning home.
gotten under control
From this reading It contained an invitation for the commissioner and his betrothed to honor the ball of the officers on board the corvette _Loke_, which would anchor beside the skerry at eight o'clock of the same day.
corvettenounUS /kɔːrˈvet/
a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer
From this reading It contained an invitation for the commissioner and his betrothed to honor the ball of the officers on board the corvette _Loke_, which would anchor beside the skerry at eight o'clock of the same day.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It contained an invitation for the commissioner and his betrothed to honor the ball of the officers on board the corvette _Loke_, which would anchor beside the skerry at eight o'clock of the same day.
dealernounUS /ˈdiːlər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
being one more than seven
From this reading It contained an invitation for the commissioner and his betrothed to honor the ball of the officers on board the corvette _Loke_, which would anchor beside the skerry at eight o'clock of the same day.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
set up or found
From this reading When the commissioner reached his room, he found a letter, which had been brought by a coast guardsman returning home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
guardsmannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdzmæn/
a soldier who is a member of a unit called “the guard” or “guards”
From this reading When the commissioner reached his room, he found a letter, which had been brought by a coast guardsman returning home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the commissioner reached his room, he found a letter, which had been brought by a coast guardsman returning home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the commissioner reached his room, he found a letter, which had been brought by a coast guardsman returning home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When the commissioner reached his room, he found a letter, which had been brought by a coast guardsman returning home.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading It contained an invitation for the commissioner and his betrothed to honor the ball of the officers on board the corvette _Loke_, which would anchor beside the skerry at eight o'clock of the same day.
a message received and understood
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The money was transferred at once into coffee, sugar and beer.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading It contained an invitation for the commissioner and his betrothed to honor the ball of the officers on board the corvette _Loke_, which would anchor beside the skerry at eight o'clock of the same day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It contained an invitation for the commissioner and his betrothed to honor the ball of the officers on board the corvette _Loke_, which would anchor beside the skerry at eight o'clock of the same day.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading When the commissioner reached his room, he found a letter, which had been brought by a coast guardsman returning home.
Loke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It contained an invitation for the commissioner and his betrothed to honor the ball of the officers on board the corvette _Loke_, which would anchor beside the skerry at eight o'clock of the same day.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The money was transferred at once into coffee, sugar and beer.
netsnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It contained an invitation for the commissioner and his betrothed to honor the ball of the officers on board the corvette _Loke_, which would anchor beside the skerry at eight o'clock of the same day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading It contained an invitation for the commissioner and his betrothed to honor the ball of the officers on board the corvette _Loke_, which would anchor beside the skerry at eight o'clock of the same day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It contained an invitation for the commissioner and his betrothed to honor the ball of the officers on board the corvette _Loke_, which would anchor beside the skerry at eight o'clock of the same day.
on one occasion
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
poorestadjectiveUS /ˈpuːrɪst/
superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
established beyond doubt
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the commissioner reached his room, he found a letter, which had been brought by a coast guardsman returning home.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading When the commissioner reached his room, he found a letter, which had been brought by a coast guardsman returning home.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When the commissioner reached his room, he found a letter, which had been brought by a coast guardsman returning home.
saltedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːltɪd/
(used especially of meats) preserved in salt
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It contained an invitation for the commissioner and his betrothed to honor the ball of the officers on board the corvette _Loke_, which would anchor beside the skerry at eight o'clock of the same day.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
skerry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It contained an invitation for the commissioner and his betrothed to honor the ball of the officers on board the corvette _Loke_, which would anchor beside the skerry at eight o'clock of the same day.
stromling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading The money was transferred at once into coffee, sugar and beer.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
carry out
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading The money was transferred at once into coffee, sugar and beer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
at the time that
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the fish was taken from the nets and distributed between the poorest, there proved to be ten barrels, which were at once bought by the provision dealer and salted down.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For they felt sure they could take their own stromling for the winter out of the sea, since Miss Mary had given them all the information regarding the new way of fishing with drifting nets.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It contained an invitation for the commissioner and his betrothed to honor the ball of the officers on board the corvette _Loke_, which would anchor beside the skerry at eight o'clock of the same day.
