used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a small river emptying into the sea at Pondicherry, but it is only accessible to native craft, which draw but little water, and to the smallest of foreign vessels.
accessibleadjectiveUS /ækˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached
From this reading There is a small river emptying into the sea at Pondicherry, but it is only accessible to native craft, which draw but little water, and to the smallest of foreign vessels.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
(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 In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The steamer lay quietly at anchor during the night, though she rolled somewhat from the motion of the waves that sweep almost constantly from the Bay of Bengal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The anchorage is only an open roadstead, and sometimes the surf beats on the sandy beach with such force that landing is next to impossible.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading The steamer lay quietly at anchor during the night, though she rolled somewhat from the motion of the waves that sweep almost constantly from the Bay of Bengal.
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading The anchorage is only an open roadstead, and sometimes the surf beats on the sandy beach with such force that landing is next to impossible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The anchorage is only an open roadstead, and sometimes the surf beats on the sandy beach with such force that landing is next to impossible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The steamer lay quietly at anchor during the night, though she rolled somewhat from the motion of the waves that sweep almost constantly from the Bay of Bengal.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The steamer lay quietly at anchor during the night, though she rolled somewhat from the motion of the waves that sweep almost constantly from the Bay of Bengal.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The anchorage is only an open roadstead, and sometimes the surf beats on the sandy beach with such force that landing is next to impossible.
beatsnounUS /biːts/
a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)
From this reading The anchorage is only an open roadstead, and sometimes the surf beats on the sandy beach with such force that landing is next to impossible.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
BengalnounUS /ˈbeŋɡəl/
a region whose eastern part is now Bangladesh and whose western part is included in India
From this reading The steamer lay quietly at anchor during the night, though she rolled somewhat from the motion of the waves that sweep almost constantly from the Bay of Bengal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is a small river emptying into the sea at Pondicherry, but it is only accessible to native craft, which draw but little water, and to the smallest of foreign vessels.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The steamer lay quietly at anchor during the night, though she rolled somewhat from the motion of the waves that sweep almost constantly from the Bay of Bengal.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading There is a small river emptying into the sea at Pondicherry, but it is only accessible to native craft, which draw but little water, and to the smallest of foreign vessels.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading There is a small river emptying into the sea at Pondicherry, but it is only accessible to native craft, which draw but little water, and to the smallest of foreign vessels.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The steamer lay quietly at anchor during the night, though she rolled somewhat from the motion of the waves that sweep almost constantly from the Bay of Bengal.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading SIGHTS IN PONDICHERRY.--THE FRENCH EAST INDIES.--VOYAGE TO MADRAS.
emptyingnounUS /ˈemptiɪŋ/
the act of removing the contents of something
From this reading There is a small river emptying into the sea at Pondicherry, but it is only accessible to native craft, which draw but little water, and to the smallest of foreign vessels.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The anchorage is only an open roadstead, and sometimes the surf beats on the sandy beach with such force that landing is next to impossible.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading There is a small river emptying into the sea at Pondicherry, but it is only accessible to native craft, which draw but little water, and to the smallest of foreign vessels.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading SIGHTS IN PONDICHERRY.--THE FRENCH EAST INDIES.--VOYAGE TO MADRAS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The steamer lay quietly at anchor during the night, though she rolled somewhat from the motion of the waves that sweep almost constantly from the Bay of Bengal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The anchorage is only an open roadstead, and sometimes the surf beats on the sandy beach with such force that landing is next to impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIGHTS IN PONDICHERRY.--THE FRENCH EAST INDIES.--VOYAGE TO MADRAS.
INDIESnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading SIGHTS IN PONDICHERRY.--THE FRENCH EAST INDIES.--VOYAGE TO MADRAS.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There is a small river emptying into the sea at Pondicherry, but it is only accessible to native craft, which draw but little water, and to the smallest of foreign vessels.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The anchorage is only an open roadstead, and sometimes the surf beats on the sandy beach with such force that landing is next to impossible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is a small river emptying into the sea at Pondicherry, but it is only accessible to native craft, which draw but little water, and to the smallest of foreign vessels.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading The anchorage is only an open roadstead, and sometimes the surf beats on the sandy beach with such force that landing is next to impossible.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The steamer lay quietly at anchor during the night, though she rolled somewhat from the motion of the waves that sweep almost constantly from the Bay of Bengal.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is a small river emptying into the sea at Pondicherry, but it is only accessible to native craft, which draw but little water, and to the smallest of foreign vessels.
MADRASnounUS /ˈmædrəs/
a state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh); formerly Madras
From this reading SIGHTS IN PONDICHERRY.--THE FRENCH EAST INDIES.--VOYAGE TO MADRAS.
meridiannounUS /mərˈɪdiən/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The steamer lay quietly at anchor during the night, though she rolled somewhat from the motion of the waves that sweep almost constantly from the Bay of Bengal.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading There is a small river emptying into the sea at Pondicherry, but it is only accessible to native craft, which draw but little water, and to the smallest of foreign vessels.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The anchorage is only an open roadstead, and sometimes the surf beats on the sandy beach with such force that landing is next to impossible.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The steamer lay quietly at anchor during the night, though she rolled somewhat from the motion of the waves that sweep almost constantly from the Bay of Bengal.
the middle of the day
From this reading In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The steamer lay quietly at anchor during the night, though she rolled somewhat from the motion of the waves that sweep almost constantly from the Bay of Bengal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The anchorage is only an open roadstead, and sometimes the surf beats on the sandy beach with such force that landing is next to impossible.
and nothing more
From this reading The anchorage is only an open roadstead, and sometimes the surf beats on the sandy beach with such force that landing is next to impossible.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The anchorage is only an open roadstead, and sometimes the surf beats on the sandy beach with such force that landing is next to impossible.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
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 In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
PONDICHERRY
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From this reading SIGHTS IN PONDICHERRY.--THE FRENCH EAST INDIES.--VOYAGE TO MADRAS.
with low volume
From this reading The steamer lay quietly at anchor during the night, though she rolled somewhat from the motion of the waves that sweep almost constantly from the Bay of Bengal.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading There is a small river emptying into the sea at Pondicherry, but it is only accessible to native craft, which draw but little water, and to the smallest of foreign vessels.
roadsteadnoun
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading The anchorage is only an open roadstead, and sometimes the surf beats on the sandy beach with such force that landing is next to impossible.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The steamer lay quietly at anchor during the night, though she rolled somewhat from the motion of the waves that sweep almost constantly from the Bay of Bengal.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading The anchorage is only an open roadstead, and sometimes the surf beats on the sandy beach with such force that landing is next to impossible.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading There is a small river emptying into the sea at Pondicherry, but it is only accessible to native craft, which draw but little water, and to the smallest of foreign vessels.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The steamer lay quietly at anchor during the night, though she rolled somewhat from the motion of the waves that sweep almost constantly from the Bay of Bengal.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
SIGHTSnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading SIGHTS IN PONDICHERRY.--THE FRENCH EAST INDIES.--VOYAGE TO MADRAS.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is a small river emptying into the sea at Pondicherry, but it is only accessible to native craft, which draw but little water, and to the smallest of foreign vessels.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is a small river emptying into the sea at Pondicherry, but it is only accessible to native craft, which draw but little water, and to the smallest of foreign vessels.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The anchorage is only an open roadstead, and sometimes the surf beats on the sandy beach with such force that landing is next to impossible.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The steamer lay quietly at anchor during the night, though she rolled somewhat from the motion of the waves that sweep almost constantly from the Bay of Bengal.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The steamer lay quietly at anchor during the night, though she rolled somewhat from the motion of the waves that sweep almost constantly from the Bay of Bengal.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The anchorage is only an open roadstead, and sometimes the surf beats on the sandy beach with such force that landing is next to impossible.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading The anchorage is only an open roadstead, and sometimes the surf beats on the sandy beach with such force that landing is next to impossible.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading The steamer lay quietly at anchor during the night, though she rolled somewhat from the motion of the waves that sweep almost constantly from the Bay of Bengal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The steamer lay quietly at anchor during the night, though she rolled somewhat from the motion of the waves that sweep almost constantly from the Bay of Bengal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIGHTS IN PONDICHERRY.--THE FRENCH EAST INDIES.--VOYAGE TO MADRAS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a small river emptying into the sea at Pondicherry, but it is only accessible to native craft, which draw but little water, and to the smallest of foreign vessels.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The steamer lay quietly at anchor during the night, though she rolled somewhat from the motion of the waves that sweep almost constantly from the Bay of Bengal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIGHTS IN PONDICHERRY.--THE FRENCH EAST INDIES.--VOYAGE TO MADRAS.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading There is a small river emptying into the sea at Pondicherry, but it is only accessible to native craft, which draw but little water, and to the smallest of foreign vessels.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading SIGHTS IN PONDICHERRY.--THE FRENCH EAST INDIES.--VOYAGE TO MADRAS.
a message informing of danger
From this reading In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
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 There is a small river emptying into the sea at Pondicherry, but it is only accessible to native craft, which draw but little water, and to the smallest of foreign vessels.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The steamer lay quietly at anchor during the night, though she rolled somewhat from the motion of the waves that sweep almost constantly from the Bay of Bengal.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the morning all the passengers went on shore, with a warning from the captain to return before noon, as he should sail for Madras a few minutes after the sun had passed the meridian.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is a small river emptying into the sea at Pondicherry, but it is only accessible to native craft, which draw but little water, and to the smallest of foreign vessels.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The anchorage is only an open roadstead, and sometimes the surf beats on the sandy beach with such force that landing is next to impossible.
