100,000
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From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading This _Pinta_, terrible as a canal-boat, armed to the teeth, drew up under our quarter to take in coal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By Solitary Shores.
canal-boat
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From this reading This _Pinta_, terrible as a canal-boat, armed to the teeth, drew up under our quarter to take in coal.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading This _Pinta_, terrible as a canal-boat, armed to the teeth, drew up under our quarter to take in coal.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading This _Pinta_, terrible as a canal-boat, armed to the teeth, drew up under our quarter to take in coal.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
fathomsnounUS /ˈfæðəmz/
plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
forty-fivenounUS /ˈfɔːrtifaɪv/
a .45-caliber pistol
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
JuneaunounUS /ˈdʒuːnoʊ/
the state capital of Alaska
From this reading Probably no one leaves Juneau with regret.
and nothing more
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
land-locked
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From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Probably no one leaves Juneau with regret.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
matineenounUS /ˈmætɪneɪ/
a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
not any; not one
From this reading Probably no one leaves Juneau with regret.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Probably no one leaves Juneau with regret.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This _Pinta_, terrible as a canal-boat, armed to the teeth, drew up under our quarter to take in coal.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
PatersonnounUS /ˈpætərsən/
American Revolutionary leader (born in Ireland) who was a member of the Constitutional Convention (1745-1806)
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
Pinaforenoun
a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
Pinta
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From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably no one leaves Juneau with regret.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
one of four equal parts
From this reading This _Pinta_, terrible as a canal-boat, armed to the teeth, drew up under our quarter to take in coal.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Probably no one leaves Juneau with regret.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
sea-greenadjective
of the color of the sea; bluish green
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
ShoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading By Solitary Shores.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading By Solitary Shores.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
carry out
From this reading This _Pinta_, terrible as a canal-boat, armed to the teeth, drew up under our quarter to take in coal.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading This _Pinta_, terrible as a canal-boat, armed to the teeth, drew up under our quarter to take in coal.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading This _Pinta_, terrible as a canal-boat, armed to the teeth, drew up under our quarter to take in coal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
a special situation
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This _Pinta_, terrible as a canal-boat, armed to the teeth, drew up under our quarter to take in coal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
top-heavyadjective
unstable by being overloaded at the top
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
tug-boat
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From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This _Pinta_, terrible as a canal-boat, armed to the teeth, drew up under our quarter to take in coal.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
unseaworthyadjective
unfit for a voyage
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This _Pinta_, terrible as a canal-boat, armed to the teeth, drew up under our quarter to take in coal.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
Ward'snounUS /wɔːrdz/
possessive form of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here lay the _Pinta_ and the _Paterson_, two characteristic representatives of the United States Navy--as it was before the war--the former a promoted tug-boat, equipped at an expense of $100,000, and now looking top-heavy and unseaworthy, but just the thing for a _matinee_ performance of Pinafore, if that were not out of date.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Probably no one leaves Juneau with regret.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading Far more enjoyable was the day we spent in Ward's Cove, land-locked, wooded to the water's edge, and with forty-five fathoms of water of the richest sea-green hue.
