used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Roger knew well that, expedite their business as they might, the _Bella Cuba_ would not steam out of the harbour without a challenge from the law.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Already the lighters were alongside, and the process of coaling was about to begin.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading THE GAME OF BLUFF Roger Broom had seen the boat coming from afar.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading Already the lighters were alongside, and the process of coaling was about to begin.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already the lighters were alongside, and the process of coaling was about to begin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Already the lighters were alongside, and the process of coaling was about to begin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Already the lighters were alongside, and the process of coaling was about to begin.
Bella
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From this reading But Roger knew well that, expedite their business as they might, the _Bella Cuba_ would not steam out of the harbour without a challenge from the law.
BLUFFnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading THE GAME OF BLUFF Roger Broom had seen the boat coming from afar.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE GAME OF BLUFF Roger Broom had seen the boat coming from afar.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
BroomnounUS /bruːm/
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading THE GAME OF BLUFF Roger Broom had seen the boat coming from afar.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading But Roger knew well that, expedite their business as they might, the _Bella Cuba_ would not steam out of the harbour without a challenge from the law.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Roger knew well that, expedite their business as they might, the _Bella Cuba_ would not steam out of the harbour without a challenge from the law.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading But Roger knew well that, expedite their business as they might, the _Bella Cuba_ would not steam out of the harbour without a challenge from the law.
coaling
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From this reading Already the lighters were alongside, and the process of coaling was about to begin.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE GAME OF BLUFF Roger Broom had seen the boat coming from afar.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
CubanounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading But Roger knew well that, expedite their business as they might, the _Bella Cuba_ would not steam out of the harbour without a challenge from the law.
eggsnounUS /eɡz/
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
expediteverbUS /ˈekspɪdaɪt/
speed up the progress of; facilitate
From this reading But Roger knew well that, expedite their business as they might, the _Bella Cuba_ would not steam out of the harbour without a challenge from the law.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
fowls
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From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE GAME OF BLUFF Roger Broom had seen the boat coming from afar.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE GAME OF BLUFF Roger Broom had seen the boat coming from afar.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE GAME OF BLUFF Roger Broom had seen the boat coming from afar.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading But Roger knew well that, expedite their business as they might, the _Bella Cuba_ would not steam out of the harbour without a challenge from the law.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
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 But Roger knew well that, expedite their business as they might, the _Bella Cuba_ would not steam out of the harbour without a challenge from the law.
immediately past
From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading But Roger knew well that, expedite their business as they might, the _Bella Cuba_ would not steam out of the harbour without a challenge from the law.
lightersnounUS /ˈlaɪtərz/
plural of “lighter” — a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading Already the lighters were alongside, and the process of coaling was about to begin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
Loria
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From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
Marchese
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From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But Roger knew well that, expedite their business as they might, the _Bella Cuba_ would not steam out of the harbour without a challenge from the law.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
absolutely essential
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Roger knew well that, expedite their business as they might, the _Bella Cuba_ would not steam out of the harbour without a challenge from the law.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GAME OF BLUFF Roger Broom had seen the boat coming from afar.
official-looking
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From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
and nothing more
From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But Roger knew well that, expedite their business as they might, the _Bella Cuba_ would not steam out of the harbour without a challenge from the law.
plyingverbUS /ˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Already the lighters were alongside, and the process of coaling was about to begin.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
Roger
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From this reading THE GAME OF BLUFF Roger Broom had seen the boat coming from afar.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE GAME OF BLUFF Roger Broom had seen the boat coming from afar.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
in the near future
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading But Roger knew well that, expedite their business as they might, the _Bella Cuba_ would not steam out of the harbour without a challenge from the law.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Roger knew well that, expedite their business as they might, the _Bella Cuba_ would not steam out of the harbour without a challenge from the law.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GAME OF BLUFF Roger Broom had seen the boat coming from afar.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But Roger knew well that, expedite their business as they might, the _Bella Cuba_ would not steam out of the harbour without a challenge from the law.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Roger knew well that, expedite their business as they might, the _Bella Cuba_ would not steam out of the harbour without a challenge from the law.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Already the lighters were alongside, and the process of coaling was about to begin.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
vegetablesnounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəlz/
plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Already the lighters were alongside, and the process of coaling was about to begin.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But Roger knew well that, expedite their business as they might, the _Bella Cuba_ would not steam out of the harbour without a challenge from the law.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Already the lighters were alongside, and the process of coaling was about to begin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But Roger knew well that, expedite their business as they might, the _Bella Cuba_ would not steam out of the harbour without a challenge from the law.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This would be got through as soon as possible, and necessary provisions bought from the boats plying from the town with fresh milk, butter, eggs, meat, fowls, and green vegetables.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading The only shock of surprise he experienced at sight of the official-looking little craft, making straight for the yacht, was in recognizing the Marchese Loria, the last man he had expected to see.
