used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Vessels passing between ports on the western and those on the southern coast of Massachusetts, are now obliged to make a wide _detour_ in order to circumnavigate the Cape.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It is now proposed to cut a canal across the Cape just where it juts out from the mainland, and thus avoid the tedious circumnavigation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course you are familiar with the peculiar conformation of Cape Cod.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The enormous importance of this work will be at once perceived.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading It is now proposed to cut a canal across the Cape just where it juts out from the mainland, and thus avoid the tedious circumnavigation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Vessels passing between ports on the western and those on the southern coast of Massachusetts, are now obliged to make a wide _detour_ in order to circumnavigate the Cape.
brawnyadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːni/
(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading It is now proposed to cut a canal across the Cape just where it juts out from the mainland, and thus avoid the tedious circumnavigation.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Of course you are familiar with the peculiar conformation of Cape Cod.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
circumnavigateverbUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævəɡeɪt/
travel around, either by plane or ship
From this reading Vessels passing between ports on the western and those on the southern coast of Massachusetts, are now obliged to make a wide _detour_ in order to circumnavigate the Cape.
circumnavigationnoun
traveling around something (by ship or plane)
From this reading It is now proposed to cut a canal across the Cape just where it juts out from the mainland, and thus avoid the tedious circumnavigation.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Vessels passing between ports on the western and those on the southern coast of Massachusetts, are now obliged to make a wide _detour_ in order to circumnavigate the Cape.
CodnounUS /kɑːd/
the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
From this reading Of course you are familiar with the peculiar conformation of Cape Cod.
conformationnoun
a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing
From this reading Of course you are familiar with the peculiar conformation of Cape Cod.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course you are familiar with the peculiar conformation of Cape Cod.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading It is now proposed to cut a canal across the Cape just where it juts out from the mainland, and thus avoid the tedious circumnavigation.
detournounUS /dɪˈtʊr/
a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)
From this reading Vessels passing between ports on the western and those on the southern coast of Massachusetts, are now obliged to make a wide _detour_ in order to circumnavigate the Cape.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The enormous importance of this work will be at once perceived.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Of course you are familiar with the peculiar conformation of Cape Cod.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is now proposed to cut a canal across the Cape just where it juts out from the mainland, and thus avoid the tedious circumnavigation.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The enormous importance of this work will be at once perceived.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vessels passing between ports on the western and those on the southern coast of Massachusetts, are now obliged to make a wide _detour_ in order to circumnavigate the Cape.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
and nothing more
From this reading It is now proposed to cut a canal across the Cape just where it juts out from the mainland, and thus avoid the tedious circumnavigation.
jutsnounUS /dʒʌts/
plural of “jut” — something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading It is now proposed to cut a canal across the Cape just where it juts out from the mainland, and thus avoid the tedious circumnavigation.
engage in
From this reading Vessels passing between ports on the western and those on the southern coast of Massachusetts, are now obliged to make a wide _detour_ in order to circumnavigate the Cape.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Vessels passing between ports on the western and those on the southern coast of Massachusetts, are now obliged to make a wide _detour_ in order to circumnavigate the Cape.
modelled
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From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Vessels passing between ports on the western and those on the southern coast of Massachusetts, are now obliged to make a wide _detour_ in order to circumnavigate the Cape.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Vessels passing between ports on the western and those on the southern coast of Massachusetts, are now obliged to make a wide _detour_ in order to circumnavigate the Cape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course you are familiar with the peculiar conformation of Cape Cod.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Vessels passing between ports on the western and those on the southern coast of Massachusetts, are now obliged to make a wide _detour_ in order to circumnavigate the Cape.
on one occasion
From this reading The enormous importance of this work will be at once perceived.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Vessels passing between ports on the western and those on the southern coast of Massachusetts, are now obliged to make a wide _detour_ in order to circumnavigate the Cape.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Vessels passing between ports on the western and those on the southern coast of Massachusetts, are now obliged to make a wide _detour_ in order to circumnavigate the Cape.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Of course you are familiar with the peculiar conformation of Cape Cod.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading The enormous importance of this work will be at once perceived.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Vessels passing between ports on the western and those on the southern coast of Massachusetts, are now obliged to make a wide _detour_ in order to circumnavigate the Cape.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It is now proposed to cut a canal across the Cape just where it juts out from the mainland, and thus avoid the tedious circumnavigation.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Vessels passing between ports on the western and those on the southern coast of Massachusetts, are now obliged to make a wide _detour_ in order to circumnavigate the Cape.
SUMNERnounUS /ˈsʌmnər/
United States sociologist (1840-1910)
From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading It is now proposed to cut a canal across the Cape just where it juts out from the mainland, and thus avoid the tedious circumnavigation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course you are familiar with the peculiar conformation of Cape Cod.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The enormous importance of this work will be at once perceived.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Vessels passing between ports on the western and those on the southern coast of Massachusetts, are now obliged to make a wide _detour_ in order to circumnavigate the Cape.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It is now proposed to cut a canal across the Cape just where it juts out from the mainland, and thus avoid the tedious circumnavigation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It juts out into the Atlantic like an immense elbow, and, indeed, is understood to be modelled after the brawny arm of the gallant CHARLES SUMNER.
VesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Vessels passing between ports on the western and those on the southern coast of Massachusetts, are now obliged to make a wide _detour_ in order to circumnavigate the Cape.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Vessels passing between ports on the western and those on the southern coast of Massachusetts, are now obliged to make a wide _detour_ in order to circumnavigate the Cape.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is now proposed to cut a canal across the Cape just where it juts out from the mainland, and thus avoid the tedious circumnavigation.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Vessels passing between ports on the western and those on the southern coast of Massachusetts, are now obliged to make a wide _detour_ in order to circumnavigate the Cape.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The enormous importance of this work will be at once perceived.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course you are familiar with the peculiar conformation of Cape Cod.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The enormous importance of this work will be at once perceived.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Of course you are familiar with the peculiar conformation of Cape Cod.
