used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the night the sea calmed so that by dawn it presented a beautiful surface of small playful waves.
(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 The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Dalken enjoyed the joke immensely and hoped it would benefit his friends as he had planned it should.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Dalken enjoyed the joke immensely and hoped it would benefit his friends as he had planned it should.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading During the night the sea calmed so that by dawn it presented a beautiful surface of small playful waves.
for the reason that
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Mr. Dalken enjoyed the joke immensely and hoped it would benefit his friends as he had planned it should.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading During the night the vessel had made wonderful headway and by breakfast time the Captain said they were opposite Old Point Comfort.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Consequently the yacht danced over the waters like a happy nautilus, but the tossing had ceased.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the night the sea calmed so that by dawn it presented a beautiful surface of small playful waves.
calmedverbUS /kɑːmd/
past form of “calm” — make calm or still
From this reading During the night the sea calmed so that by dawn it presented a beautiful surface of small playful waves.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading During the night the vessel had made wonderful headway and by breakfast time the Captain said they were opposite Old Point Comfort.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Consequently the yacht danced over the waters like a happy nautilus, but the tossing had ceased.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading During the night the vessel had made wonderful headway and by breakfast time the Captain said they were opposite Old Point Comfort.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently the yacht danced over the waters like a happy nautilus, but the tossing had ceased.
Dalken
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From this reading Mr. Dalken enjoyed the joke immensely and hoped it would benefit his friends as he had planned it should.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading Consequently the yacht danced over the waters like a happy nautilus, but the tossing had ceased.
the first light of day
From this reading During the night the sea calmed so that by dawn it presented a beautiful surface of small playful waves.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the night the sea calmed so that by dawn it presented a beautiful surface of small playful waves.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Mr. Dalken enjoyed the joke immensely and hoped it would benefit his friends as he had planned it should.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
apart from; not including
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mr. Dalken enjoyed the joke immensely and hoped it would benefit his friends as he had planned it should.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Dalken enjoyed the joke immensely and hoped it would benefit his friends as he had planned it should.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Consequently the yacht danced over the waters like a happy nautilus, but the tossing had ceased.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Dalken enjoyed the joke immensely and hoped it would benefit his friends as he had planned it should.
headwaynounUS /ˈhedweɪ/
vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
From this reading During the night the vessel had made wonderful headway and by breakfast time the Captain said they were opposite Old Point Comfort.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Dalken enjoyed the joke immensely and hoped it would benefit his friends as he had planned it should.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Mr. Dalken enjoyed the joke immensely and hoped it would benefit his friends as he had planned it should.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Dalken enjoyed the joke immensely and hoped it would benefit his friends as he had planned it should.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
a message received and understood
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Dalken enjoyed the joke immensely and hoped it would benefit his friends as he had planned it should.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Mr. Dalken enjoyed the joke immensely and hoped it would benefit his friends as he had planned it should.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Consequently the yacht danced over the waters like a happy nautilus, but the tossing had ceased.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading During the night the vessel had made wonderful headway and by breakfast time the Captain said they were opposite Old Point Comfort.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Dalken enjoyed the joke immensely and hoped it would benefit his friends as he had planned it should.
nautilusnounUS /ˈnɔːtələs/
a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power
From this reading Consequently the yacht danced over the waters like a happy nautilus, but the tossing had ceased.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading During the night the sea calmed so that by dawn it presented a beautiful surface of small playful waves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the night the sea calmed so that by dawn it presented a beautiful surface of small playful waves.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading During the night the vessel had made wonderful headway and by breakfast time the Captain said they were opposite Old Point Comfort.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading During the night the vessel had made wonderful headway and by breakfast time the Captain said they were opposite Old Point Comfort.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Consequently the yacht danced over the waters like a happy nautilus, but the tossing had ceased.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Mr. Dalken enjoyed the joke immensely and hoped it would benefit his friends as he had planned it should.
playfuladjectiveUS /ˈpleɪfəl/
full of fun and high spirits
From this reading During the night the sea calmed so that by dawn it presented a beautiful surface of small playful waves.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading During the night the vessel had made wonderful headway and by breakfast time the Captain said they were opposite Old Point Comfort.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading During the night the sea calmed so that by dawn it presented a beautiful surface of small playful waves.
punsnounUS /pʌnz/
plural of “pun” — a humorous play on words
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
move upward
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading During the night the vessel had made wonderful headway and by breakfast time the Captain said they were opposite Old Point Comfort.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading During the night the sea calmed so that by dawn it presented a beautiful surface of small playful waves.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Dalken enjoyed the joke immensely and hoped it would benefit his friends as he had planned it should.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the night the sea calmed so that by dawn it presented a beautiful surface of small playful waves.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading During the night the sea calmed so that by dawn it presented a beautiful surface of small playful waves.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading During the night the sea calmed so that by dawn it presented a beautiful surface of small playful waves.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the night the sea calmed so that by dawn it presented a beautiful surface of small playful waves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Dalken enjoyed the joke immensely and hoped it would benefit his friends as he had planned it should.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the night the vessel had made wonderful headway and by breakfast time the Captain said they were opposite Old Point Comfort.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the night the vessel had made wonderful headway and by breakfast time the Captain said they were opposite Old Point Comfort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Consequently the yacht danced over the waters like a happy nautilus, but the tossing had ceased.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading During the night the vessel had made wonderful headway and by breakfast time the Captain said they were opposite Old Point Comfort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The information gave rise to puns, because every member in the party except Elizabeth, presented himself at the table, ready for a hearty meal, but one and all maintained that their improvement was due to Old Point Comfort.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Consequently the yacht danced over the waters like a happy nautilus, but the tossing had ceased.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading During the night the sea calmed so that by dawn it presented a beautiful surface of small playful waves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the night the vessel had made wonderful headway and by breakfast time the Captain said they were opposite Old Point Comfort.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading During the night the vessel had made wonderful headway and by breakfast time the Captain said they were opposite Old Point Comfort.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Dalken enjoyed the joke immensely and hoped it would benefit his friends as he had planned it should.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Consequently the yacht danced over the waters like a happy nautilus, but the tossing had ceased.
