used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
(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 Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Tunis kept, directly under his hand, the broken oar which had helped to make so much of his recent trouble.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He had purposely placed Sheila in Zebedee Pauling's care.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
without deviation
From this reading Tunis kept, directly under his hand, the broken oar which had helped to make so much of his recent trouble.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was one face on the wharf Tunis Latham sought out with grim persistency as the schooner was made fast.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading There was one face on the wharf Tunis Latham sought out with grim persistency as the schooner was made fast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading There was one face on the wharf Tunis Latham sought out with grim persistency as the schooner was made fast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Tunis kept, directly under his hand, the broken oar which had helped to make so much of his recent trouble.
HAVENnounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had purposely placed Sheila in Zebedee Pauling's care.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Tunis kept, directly under his hand, the broken oar which had helped to make so much of his recent trouble.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tunis kept, directly under his hand, the broken oar which had helped to make so much of his recent trouble.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Tunis kept, directly under his hand, the broken oar which had helped to make so much of his recent trouble.
Latham
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From this reading There was one face on the wharf Tunis Latham sought out with grim persistency as the schooner was made fast.
Latham's
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From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
Luiz
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From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There was one face on the wharf Tunis Latham sought out with grim persistency as the schooner was made fast.
engage in
From this reading Tunis kept, directly under his hand, the broken oar which had helped to make so much of his recent trouble.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Tunis kept, directly under his hand, the broken oar which had helped to make so much of his recent trouble.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Tunis kept, directly under his hand, the broken oar which had helped to make so much of his recent trouble.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was one face on the wharf Tunis Latham sought out with grim persistency as the schooner was made fast.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was one face on the wharf Tunis Latham sought out with grim persistency as the schooner was made fast.
Pauling's
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From this reading He had purposely placed Sheila in Zebedee Pauling's care.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
persistencynoun
persistent determination
From this reading There was one face on the wharf Tunis Latham sought out with grim persistency as the schooner was made fast.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He had purposely placed Sheila in Zebedee Pauling's care.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
Portygee
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From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading He had purposely placed Sheila in Zebedee Pauling's care.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Tunis kept, directly under his hand, the broken oar which had helped to make so much of his recent trouble.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
Seamew
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From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
Sheila
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From this reading He had purposely placed Sheila in Zebedee Pauling's care.
sheltersnounUS /ˈʃeltərz/
plural of “shelter” — a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
that is looked for
From this reading There was one face on the wharf Tunis Latham sought out with grim persistency as the schooner was made fast.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was one face on the wharf Tunis Latham sought out with grim persistency as the schooner was made fast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Tunis kept, directly under his hand, the broken oar which had helped to make so much of his recent trouble.
TunisnounUS /ˈtuːnɪs/
the capital and principal port of Tunisia
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Tunis kept, directly under his hand, the broken oar which had helped to make so much of his recent trouble.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was one face on the wharf Tunis Latham sought out with grim persistency as the schooner was made fast.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
accept gladly
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
WharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
wharves
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From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Half the port, and all of Portygee Town, crowded nearby wharves and streets to welcome Tunis Latham's schooner; for news of her peril and the way in which help had reached the _Seamew_ had come down from the Head as on the wings of the wind itself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was one face on the wharf Tunis Latham sought out with grim persistency as the schooner was made fast.
Wreckers
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From this reading A HAVEN OF REST Wreckers' Head so shelters the cove from the northeast that the schooner could be brought safely in to Luiz Wharf, instead of dropping her anchor in deep water.
Zebedee
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From this reading He had purposely placed Sheila in Zebedee Pauling's care.
