used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That afternoon after luncheon Mr. Dalken proposed a trip to Spanish Town.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading That afternoon after luncheon Mr. Dalken proposed a trip to Spanish Town.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading That afternoon after luncheon Mr. Dalken proposed a trip to Spanish Town.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading As nothing more exciting had been heard of, the younger members of the party agreed to the plan.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He suggested the yacht for the conveyance and an anchorage at the quay over night in order to allow themselves a full day at that beautiful settlement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He suggested the yacht for the conveyance and an anchorage at the quay over night in order to allow themselves a full day at that beautiful settlement.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Late in the afternoon, therefore, the White Crest dropped anchor at that part of the Rio Cobra River where Spanish Town is located.
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading He suggested the yacht for the conveyance and an anchorage at the quay over night in order to allow themselves a full day at that beautiful settlement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He suggested the yacht for the conveyance and an anchorage at the quay over night in order to allow themselves a full day at that beautiful settlement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As nothing more exciting had been heard of, the younger members of the party agreed to the plan.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading The tourists remained on board the yacht that night, but in the early morning they started to go ashore in the two small launches belonging to the yacht.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He suggested the yacht for the conveyance and an anchorage at the quay over night in order to allow themselves a full day at that beautiful settlement.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He suggested the yacht for the conveyance and an anchorage at the quay over night in order to allow themselves a full day at that beautiful settlement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As nothing more exciting had been heard of, the younger members of the party agreed to the plan.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading The tourists remained on board the yacht that night, but in the early morning they started to go ashore in the two small launches belonging to the yacht.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The tourists remained on board the yacht that night, but in the early morning they started to go ashore in the two small launches belonging to the yacht.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The tourists remained on board the yacht that night, but in the early morning they started to go ashore in the two small launches belonging to the yacht.
CobranounUS /ˈkoʊbrə/
venomous Asiatic and African elapid snakes that can expand the skin of the neck into a hood
From this reading Late in the afternoon, therefore, the White Crest dropped anchor at that part of the Rio Cobra River where Spanish Town is located.
conveyancenounUS /kənˈveɪəns/
document effecting a property transfer
From this reading He suggested the yacht for the conveyance and an anchorage at the quay over night in order to allow themselves a full day at that beautiful settlement.
CrestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading Late in the afternoon, therefore, the White Crest dropped anchor at that part of the Rio Cobra River where Spanish Town is located.
Dalken
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From this reading That afternoon after luncheon Mr. Dalken proposed a trip to Spanish Town.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He suggested the yacht for the conveyance and an anchorage at the quay over night in order to allow themselves a full day at that beautiful settlement.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Late in the afternoon, therefore, the White Crest dropped anchor at that part of the Rio Cobra River where Spanish Town is located.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The tourists remained on board the yacht that night, but in the early morning they started to go ashore in the two small launches belonging to the yacht.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading As nothing more exciting had been heard of, the younger members of the party agreed to the plan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He suggested the yacht for the conveyance and an anchorage at the quay over night in order to allow themselves a full day at that beautiful settlement.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He suggested the yacht for the conveyance and an anchorage at the quay over night in order to allow themselves a full day at that beautiful settlement.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The tourists remained on board the yacht that night, but in the early morning they started to go ashore in the two small launches belonging to the yacht.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As nothing more exciting had been heard of, the younger members of the party agreed to the plan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He suggested the yacht for the conveyance and an anchorage at the quay over night in order to allow themselves a full day at that beautiful settlement.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As nothing more exciting had been heard of, the younger members of the party agreed to the plan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He suggested the yacht for the conveyance and an anchorage at the quay over night in order to allow themselves a full day at that beautiful settlement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Late in the afternoon, therefore, the White Crest dropped anchor at that part of the Rio Cobra River where Spanish Town is located.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late in the afternoon, therefore, the White Crest dropped anchor at that part of the Rio Cobra River where Spanish Town is located.
launchesnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃəz/
plural of “launch” — a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck
From this reading The tourists remained on board the yacht that night, but in the early morning they started to go ashore in the two small launches belonging to the yacht.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Late in the afternoon, therefore, the White Crest dropped anchor at that part of the Rio Cobra River where Spanish Town is located.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading That afternoon after luncheon Mr. Dalken proposed a trip to Spanish Town.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading As nothing more exciting had been heard of, the younger members of the party agreed to the plan.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As nothing more exciting had been heard of, the younger members of the party agreed to the plan.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The tourists remained on board the yacht that night, but in the early morning they started to go ashore in the two small launches belonging to the yacht.
a form of address for a man
From this reading That afternoon after luncheon Mr. Dalken proposed a trip to Spanish Town.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He suggested the yacht for the conveyance and an anchorage at the quay over night in order to allow themselves a full day at that beautiful settlement.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As nothing more exciting had been heard of, the younger members of the party agreed to the plan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As nothing more exciting had been heard of, the younger members of the party agreed to the plan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The tourists remained on board the yacht that night, but in the early morning they started to go ashore in the two small launches belonging to the yacht.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He suggested the yacht for the conveyance and an anchorage at the quay over night in order to allow themselves a full day at that beautiful settlement.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He suggested the yacht for the conveyance and an anchorage at the quay over night in order to allow themselves a full day at that beautiful settlement.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Late in the afternoon, therefore, the White Crest dropped anchor at that part of the Rio Cobra River where Spanish Town is located.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As nothing more exciting had been heard of, the younger members of the party agreed to the plan.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading As nothing more exciting had been heard of, the younger members of the party agreed to the plan.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading That afternoon after luncheon Mr. Dalken proposed a trip to Spanish Town.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading He suggested the yacht for the conveyance and an anchorage at the quay over night in order to allow themselves a full day at that beautiful settlement.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The tourists remained on board the yacht that night, but in the early morning they started to go ashore in the two small launches belonging to the yacht.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading Late in the afternoon, therefore, the White Crest dropped anchor at that part of the Rio Cobra River where Spanish Town is located.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Late in the afternoon, therefore, the White Crest dropped anchor at that part of the Rio Cobra River where Spanish Town is located.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading He suggested the yacht for the conveyance and an anchorage at the quay over night in order to allow themselves a full day at that beautiful settlement.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The tourists remained on board the yacht that night, but in the early morning they started to go ashore in the two small launches belonging to the yacht.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading That afternoon after luncheon Mr. Dalken proposed a trip to Spanish Town.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The tourists remained on board the yacht that night, but in the early morning they started to go ashore in the two small launches belonging to the yacht.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He suggested the yacht for the conveyance and an anchorage at the quay over night in order to allow themselves a full day at that beautiful settlement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That afternoon after luncheon Mr. Dalken proposed a trip to Spanish Town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He suggested the yacht for the conveyance and an anchorage at the quay over night in order to allow themselves a full day at that beautiful settlement.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He suggested the yacht for the conveyance and an anchorage at the quay over night in order to allow themselves a full day at that beautiful settlement.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Late in the afternoon, therefore, the White Crest dropped anchor at that part of the Rio Cobra River where Spanish Town is located.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tourists remained on board the yacht that night, but in the early morning they started to go ashore in the two small launches belonging to the yacht.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That afternoon after luncheon Mr. Dalken proposed a trip to Spanish Town.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading The tourists remained on board the yacht that night, but in the early morning they started to go ashore in the two small launches belonging to the yacht.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading That afternoon after luncheon Mr. Dalken proposed a trip to Spanish Town.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading That afternoon after luncheon Mr. Dalken proposed a trip to Spanish Town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The tourists remained on board the yacht that night, but in the early morning they started to go ashore in the two small launches belonging to the yacht.
in or at the place that
From this reading Late in the afternoon, therefore, the White Crest dropped anchor at that part of the Rio Cobra River where Spanish Town is located.
a Caucasian
From this reading Late in the afternoon, therefore, the White Crest dropped anchor at that part of the Rio Cobra River where Spanish Town is located.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading He suggested the yacht for the conveyance and an anchorage at the quay over night in order to allow themselves a full day at that beautiful settlement.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading As nothing more exciting had been heard of, the younger members of the party agreed to the plan.
