used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading But he is alive, and that is the essential point.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And I must beg you to excuse me.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading And I must beg you to excuse me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading But he is alive, and that is the essential point.
at any time
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
accept an excuse for
From this reading And I must beg you to excuse me.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
a boy or man
From this reading That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he is alive, and that is the essential point.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And I must beg you to excuse me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
interventionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈvenʃən/
the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
From this reading That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
jettynounUS /ˈdʒeti/
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
Kinko's
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From this reading That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And I must beg you to excuse me.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading And I must beg you to excuse me.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
not any; not one
From this reading That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
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 That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But he is alive, and that is the essential point.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading That Kinko's liberty is in danger, providing the intervention of myself and fellow passengers is of no avail, agreed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
transport commercially
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And I must beg you to excuse me.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading If ever the expression, "sinking in sight of port," could be used in its precise meaning, it evidently can in this case.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But although a ship may sink by the side of the jetty, we must not conclude that she is lost.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And I must beg you to excuse me.
