used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The rugged coast, never more than a mile away on the port hand, presented an ever changing panoramic view of the picturesque Dorset coast.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading With Woodleigh at the helm and Roche giving an occasional look at the smoothly-running motor, the rest of the crew knew that they had nothing to worry about.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The rugged coast, never more than a mile away on the port hand, presented an ever changing panoramic view of the picturesque Dorset coast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With Woodleigh at the helm and Roche giving an occasional look at the smoothly-running motor, the rest of the crew knew that they had nothing to worry about.
appreciativeadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪv/
feeling or expressive of gratitude
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With Woodleigh at the helm and Roche giving an occasional look at the smoothly-running motor, the rest of the crew knew that they had nothing to worry about.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The rugged coast, never more than a mile away on the port hand, presented an ever changing panoramic view of the picturesque Dorset coast.
baskingverbUS /ˈbæskɪŋ/
-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The sea was smooth, visibility good, with the sun shining brightly overhead.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Trapped by the Tide It was one of those ideal days for cruising under power.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading The rugged coast, never more than a mile away on the port hand, presented an ever changing panoramic view of the picturesque Dorset coast.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The rugged coast, never more than a mile away on the port hand, presented an ever changing panoramic view of the picturesque Dorset coast.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading With Woodleigh at the helm and Roche giving an occasional look at the smoothly-running motor, the rest of the crew knew that they had nothing to worry about.
cruisingverbUS /ˈkruːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading Trapped by the Tide It was one of those ideal days for cruising under power.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Trapped by the Tide It was one of those ideal days for cruising under power.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
Dorset
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From this reading The rugged coast, never more than a mile away on the port hand, presented an ever changing panoramic view of the picturesque Dorset coast.
divisible by two
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
at any time
From this reading The rugged coast, never more than a mile away on the port hand, presented an ever changing panoramic view of the picturesque Dorset coast.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Trapped by the Tide It was one of those ideal days for cruising under power.
the act of giving
From this reading With Woodleigh at the helm and Roche giving an occasional look at the smoothly-running motor, the rest of the crew knew that they had nothing to worry about.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The sea was smooth, visibility good, with the sun shining brightly overhead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With Woodleigh at the helm and Roche giving an occasional look at the smoothly-running motor, the rest of the crew knew that they had nothing to worry about.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The rugged coast, never more than a mile away on the port hand, presented an ever changing panoramic view of the picturesque Dorset coast.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading With Woodleigh at the helm and Roche giving an occasional look at the smoothly-running motor, the rest of the crew knew that they had nothing to worry about.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Trapped by the Tide It was one of those ideal days for cruising under power.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Trapped by the Tide It was one of those ideal days for cruising under power.
jerseysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrziz/
plural of “jersey” — a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading With Woodleigh at the helm and Roche giving an occasional look at the smoothly-running motor, the rest of the crew knew that they had nothing to worry about.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading With Woodleigh at the helm and Roche giving an occasional look at the smoothly-running motor, the rest of the crew knew that they had nothing to worry about.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The rugged coast, never more than a mile away on the port hand, presented an ever changing panoramic view of the picturesque Dorset coast.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The rugged coast, never more than a mile away on the port hand, presented an ever changing panoramic view of the picturesque Dorset coast.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading With Woodleigh at the helm and Roche giving an occasional look at the smoothly-running motor, the rest of the crew knew that they had nothing to worry about.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The rugged coast, never more than a mile away on the port hand, presented an ever changing panoramic view of the picturesque Dorset coast.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading With Woodleigh at the helm and Roche giving an occasional look at the smoothly-running motor, the rest of the crew knew that they had nothing to worry about.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading With Woodleigh at the helm and Roche giving an occasional look at the smoothly-running motor, the rest of the crew knew that they had nothing to worry about.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Trapped by the Tide It was one of those ideal days for cruising under power.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The rugged coast, never more than a mile away on the port hand, presented an ever changing panoramic view of the picturesque Dorset coast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Trapped by the Tide It was one of those ideal days for cruising under power.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading The sea was smooth, visibility good, with the sun shining brightly overhead.
panoramicadjectiveUS /ˌpænərˈæmɪk/
as from an altitude or distance
From this reading The rugged coast, never more than a mile away on the port hand, presented an ever changing panoramic view of the picturesque Dorset coast.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The rugged coast, never more than a mile away on the port hand, presented an ever changing panoramic view of the picturesque Dorset coast.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The rugged coast, never more than a mile away on the port hand, presented an ever changing panoramic view of the picturesque Dorset coast.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Trapped by the Tide It was one of those ideal days for cruising under power.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The rugged coast, never more than a mile away on the port hand, presented an ever changing panoramic view of the picturesque Dorset coast.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading With Woodleigh at the helm and Roche giving an occasional look at the smoothly-running motor, the rest of the crew knew that they had nothing to worry about.
Roche
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From this reading With Woodleigh at the helm and Roche giving an occasional look at the smoothly-running motor, the rest of the crew knew that they had nothing to worry about.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading The rugged coast, never more than a mile away on the port hand, presented an ever changing panoramic view of the picturesque Dorset coast.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sea was smooth, visibility good, with the sun shining brightly overhead.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The sea was smooth, visibility good, with the sun shining brightly overhead.
SlippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading The sea was smooth, visibility good, with the sun shining brightly overhead.
smoothly-running
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From this reading With Woodleigh at the helm and Roche giving an occasional look at the smoothly-running motor, the rest of the crew knew that they had nothing to worry about.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sea was smooth, visibility good, with the sun shining brightly overhead.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The rugged coast, never more than a mile away on the port hand, presented an ever changing panoramic view of the picturesque Dorset coast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With Woodleigh at the helm and Roche giving an occasional look at the smoothly-running motor, the rest of the crew knew that they had nothing to worry about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Trapped by the Tide It was one of those ideal days for cruising under power.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With Woodleigh at the helm and Roche giving an occasional look at the smoothly-running motor, the rest of the crew knew that they had nothing to worry about.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Trapped by the Tide It was one of those ideal days for cruising under power.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Trapped by the Tide It was one of those ideal days for cruising under power.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With Woodleigh at the helm and Roche giving an occasional look at the smoothly-running motor, the rest of the crew knew that they had nothing to worry about.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
TrappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading Trapped by the Tide It was one of those ideal days for cruising under power.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Trapped by the Tide It was one of those ideal days for cruising under power.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The rugged coast, never more than a mile away on the port hand, presented an ever changing panoramic view of the picturesque Dorset coast.
visibilitynounUS /ˌvɪzəˈbɪlɪti/
quality or fact or degree of being visible; perceptible by the eye or obvious to the eye
From this reading The sea was smooth, visibility good, with the sun shining brightly overhead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Trapped by the Tide It was one of those ideal days for cruising under power.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sea was smooth, visibility good, with the sun shining brightly overhead.
Woodleigh
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From this reading With Woodleigh at the helm and Roche giving an occasional look at the smoothly-running motor, the rest of the crew knew that they had nothing to worry about.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Slipping off their jerseys, they lay upon the deck, basking in the glorious sunshine, too happy and contented even to indulge in conversation beyond a few words of appreciative admiration or the superb view.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading With Woodleigh at the helm and Roche giving an occasional look at the smoothly-running motor, the rest of the crew knew that they had nothing to worry about.
