used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOB A WOMAN'S SAKE The sails of the freighter had fallen slack in the breathless shelter of the Alexandrian harbor.
Alexandriannoun
a resident or native of Alexandria (especially Alexandria in Egypt)
From this reading FOB A WOMAN'S SAKE The sails of the freighter had fallen slack in the breathless shelter of the Alexandrian harbor.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Its anchor rumbled down and plunged into a sea of stars.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The passengers would land in boats.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading FOB A WOMAN'S SAKE The sails of the freighter had fallen slack in the breathless shelter of the Alexandrian harbor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
deviousadjectiveUS /ˈdiːviəs/
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Its anchor rumbled down and plunged into a sea of stars.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading FOB A WOMAN'S SAKE The sails of the freighter had fallen slack in the breathless shelter of the Alexandrian harbor.
fleetsnounUS /fliːts/
plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
FOBnounUS /fɔːb/
a vest pocket to hold a pocket watch
From this reading FOB A WOMAN'S SAKE The sails of the freighter had fallen slack in the breathless shelter of the Alexandrian harbor.
freighternounUS /ˈfreɪtər/
a cargo ship
From this reading FOB A WOMAN'S SAKE The sails of the freighter had fallen slack in the breathless shelter of the Alexandrian harbor.
highest in quality
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FOB A WOMAN'S SAKE The sails of the freighter had fallen slack in the breathless shelter of the Alexandrian harbor.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading FOB A WOMAN'S SAKE The sails of the freighter had fallen slack in the breathless shelter of the Alexandrian harbor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOB A WOMAN'S SAKE The sails of the freighter had fallen slack in the breathless shelter of the Alexandrian harbor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Its anchor rumbled down and plunged into a sea of stars.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its anchor rumbled down and plunged into a sea of stars.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The passengers would land in boats.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The freighter would lie to until morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The freighter would lie to until morning.
naviesnounUS /ˈneɪviz/
plural of “navy” — an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOB A WOMAN'S SAKE The sails of the freighter had fallen slack in the breathless shelter of the Alexandrian harbor.
and nothing more
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The passengers would land in boats.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Its anchor rumbled down and plunged into a sea of stars.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
rumbledverbUS /ˈrʌmbəld/
past form of “rumble” — make a low noise
From this reading Its anchor rumbled down and plunged into a sea of stars.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading FOB A WOMAN'S SAKE The sails of the freighter had fallen slack in the breathless shelter of the Alexandrian harbor.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading FOB A WOMAN'S SAKE The sails of the freighter had fallen slack in the breathless shelter of the Alexandrian harbor.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Its anchor rumbled down and plunged into a sea of stars.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading FOB A WOMAN'S SAKE The sails of the freighter had fallen slack in the breathless shelter of the Alexandrian harbor.
slackadjectiveUS /slæk/
not tense or taut
From this reading FOB A WOMAN'S SAKE The sails of the freighter had fallen slack in the breathless shelter of the Alexandrian harbor.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Its anchor rumbled down and plunged into a sea of stars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOB A WOMAN'S SAKE The sails of the freighter had fallen slack in the breathless shelter of the Alexandrian harbor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The freighter would lie to until morning.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The freighter would lie to until morning.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
WOMAN'SnounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading FOB A WOMAN'S SAKE The sails of the freighter had fallen slack in the breathless shelter of the Alexandrian harbor.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was night, and only by daylight could the seamen pull the vessel by oar through the devious, perilous lanes between the fleets and navies packed in the greatest port in the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The freighter would lie to until morning.
