used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a slow and thoughtful step, Pausanias passed on to the outer deck.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The moon was up, and the vessel scarcely seemed to stir, so gently did it glide along the sparkling waters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a slow and thoughtful step, Pausanias passed on to the outer deck.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading They were still within the bay, and the shores rose, white and distinct, to his view.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The Regent paused beside them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A group of Spartans, reclining by the side of the ship, were gazing listlessly on the waters.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading With a slow and thoughtful step, Pausanias passed on to the outer deck.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The moon was up, and the vessel scarcely seemed to stir, so gently did it glide along the sparkling waters.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading They were still within the bay, and the shores rose, white and distinct, to his view.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading A group of Spartans, reclining by the side of the ship, were gazing listlessly on the waters.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The moon was up, and the vessel scarcely seemed to stir, so gently did it glide along the sparkling waters.
glideverbUS /ɡlaɪd/
move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading The moon was up, and the vessel scarcely seemed to stir, so gently did it glide along the sparkling waters.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A group of Spartans, reclining by the side of the ship, were gazing listlessly on the waters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They were still within the bay, and the shores rose, white and distinct, to his view.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The moon was up, and the vessel scarcely seemed to stir, so gently did it glide along the sparkling waters.
listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/
in a listless manner
From this reading A group of Spartans, reclining by the side of the ship, were gazing listlessly on the waters.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon was up, and the vessel scarcely seemed to stir, so gently did it glide along the sparkling waters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A group of Spartans, reclining by the side of the ship, were gazing listlessly on the waters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With a slow and thoughtful step, Pausanias passed on to the outer deck.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading With a slow and thoughtful step, Pausanias passed on to the outer deck.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading With a slow and thoughtful step, Pausanias passed on to the outer deck.
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From this reading With a slow and thoughtful step, Pausanias passed on to the outer deck.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The Regent paused beside them.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading A group of Spartans, reclining by the side of the ship, were gazing listlessly on the waters.
RegentnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading The Regent paused beside them.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading They were still within the bay, and the shores rose, white and distinct, to his view.
only a very short time before
From this reading The moon was up, and the vessel scarcely seemed to stir, so gently did it glide along the sparkling waters.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The moon was up, and the vessel scarcely seemed to stir, so gently did it glide along the sparkling waters.
transport commercially
From this reading A group of Spartans, reclining by the side of the ship, were gazing listlessly on the waters.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading They were still within the bay, and the shores rose, white and distinct, to his view.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A group of Spartans, reclining by the side of the ship, were gazing listlessly on the waters.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading With a slow and thoughtful step, Pausanias passed on to the outer deck.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The moon was up, and the vessel scarcely seemed to stir, so gently did it glide along the sparkling waters.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading The moon was up, and the vessel scarcely seemed to stir, so gently did it glide along the sparkling waters.
SpartansnounUS /ˈspɑːrtənz/
plural of “spartan” — a resident of Sparta
From this reading A group of Spartans, reclining by the side of the ship, were gazing listlessly on the waters.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading With a slow and thoughtful step, Pausanias passed on to the outer deck.
not in physical motion
From this reading They were still within the bay, and the shores rose, white and distinct, to his view.
move an implement through
From this reading The moon was up, and the vessel scarcely seemed to stir, so gently did it glide along the sparkling waters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With a slow and thoughtful step, Pausanias passed on to the outer deck.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Regent paused beside them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were still within the bay, and the shores rose, white and distinct, to his view.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading With a slow and thoughtful step, Pausanias passed on to the outer deck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a slow and thoughtful step, Pausanias passed on to the outer deck.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The moon was up, and the vessel scarcely seemed to stir, so gently did it glide along the sparkling waters.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The moon was up, and the vessel scarcely seemed to stir, so gently did it glide along the sparkling waters.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading They were still within the bay, and the shores rose, white and distinct, to his view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moon was up, and the vessel scarcely seemed to stir, so gently did it glide along the sparkling waters.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The moon was up, and the vessel scarcely seemed to stir, so gently did it glide along the sparkling waters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were still within the bay, and the shores rose, white and distinct, to his view.
a Caucasian
From this reading They were still within the bay, and the shores rose, white and distinct, to his view.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a slow and thoughtful step, Pausanias passed on to the outer deck.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading They were still within the bay, and the shores rose, white and distinct, to his view.
