used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading The anchor was weighed as early as possible; for it was still doubtful whether we should arrive at Hamburgh before the close of day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Our little man was very anxious in his hopes that a successor would not appear; and that he should have the whole profit of proceeding to Hamburgh.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Our little man was very anxious in his hopes that a successor would not appear; and that he should have the whole profit of proceeding to Hamburgh.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The anchor was weighed as early as possible; for it was still doubtful whether we should arrive at Hamburgh before the close of day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The anchor was weighed as early as possible; for it was still doubtful whether we should arrive at Hamburgh before the close of day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The anchor was weighed as early as possible; for it was still doubtful whether we should arrive at Hamburgh before the close of day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The anchor was weighed as early as possible; for it was still doubtful whether we should arrive at Hamburgh before the close of day.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
buoyverbUS /ˈbuːi/
float on the surface of water
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was disappointed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At the proper station his rival came; and he returned.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The anchor was weighed as early as possible; for it was still doubtful whether we should arrive at Hamburgh before the close of day.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The anchor was weighed as early as possible; for it was still doubtful whether we should arrive at Hamburgh before the close of day.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading But he was disappointed.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading The anchor was weighed as early as possible; for it was still doubtful whether we should arrive at Hamburgh before the close of day.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The anchor was weighed as early as possible; for it was still doubtful whether we should arrive at Hamburgh before the close of day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The anchor was weighed as early as possible; for it was still doubtful whether we should arrive at Hamburgh before the close of day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
Hamburgh
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From this reading The anchor was weighed as early as possible; for it was still doubtful whether we should arrive at Hamburgh before the close of day.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Our little man was very anxious in his hopes that a successor would not appear; and that he should have the whole profit of proceeding to Hamburgh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Our little man was very anxious in his hopes that a successor would not appear; and that he should have the whole profit of proceeding to Hamburgh.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Our little man was very anxious in his hopes that a successor would not appear; and that he should have the whole profit of proceeding to Hamburgh.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The anchor was weighed as early as possible; for it was still doubtful whether we should arrive at Hamburgh before the close of day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Our little man was very anxious in his hopes that a successor would not appear; and that he should have the whole profit of proceeding to Hamburgh.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Our little man was very anxious in his hopes that a successor would not appear; and that he should have the whole profit of proceeding to Hamburgh.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our little man was very anxious in his hopes that a successor would not appear; and that he should have the whole profit of proceeding to Hamburgh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The anchor was weighed as early as possible; for it was still doubtful whether we should arrive at Hamburgh before the close of day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
and nothing more
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our little man was very anxious in his hopes that a successor would not appear; and that he should have the whole profit of proceeding to Hamburgh.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The anchor was weighed as early as possible; for it was still doubtful whether we should arrive at Hamburgh before the close of day.
continue talking
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Our little man was very anxious in his hopes that a successor would not appear; and that he should have the whole profit of proceeding to Hamburgh.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Our little man was very anxious in his hopes that a successor would not appear; and that he should have the whole profit of proceeding to Hamburgh.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading At the proper station his rival came; and he returned.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
regulationnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/
an authoritative rule
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading At the proper station his rival came; and he returned.
precisely, exactly
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading At the proper station his rival came; and he returned.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The anchor was weighed as early as possible; for it was still doubtful whether we should arrive at Hamburgh before the close of day.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading At the proper station his rival came; and he returned.
not in physical motion
From this reading The anchor was weighed as early as possible; for it was still doubtful whether we should arrive at Hamburgh before the close of day.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading Our little man was very anxious in his hopes that a successor would not appear; and that he should have the whole profit of proceeding to Hamburgh.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our little man was very anxious in his hopes that a successor would not appear; and that he should have the whole profit of proceeding to Hamburgh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The anchor was weighed as early as possible; for it was still doubtful whether we should arrive at Hamburgh before the close of day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
precisely as stated
From this reading Our little man was very anxious in his hopes that a successor would not appear; and that he should have the whole profit of proceeding to Hamburgh.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The anchor was weighed as early as possible; for it was still doubtful whether we should arrive at Hamburgh before the close of day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The anchor was weighed as early as possible; for it was still doubtful whether we should arrive at Hamburgh before the close of day.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading The anchor was weighed as early as possible; for it was still doubtful whether we should arrive at Hamburgh before the close of day.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The anchor was weighed as early as possible; for it was still doubtful whether we should arrive at Hamburgh before the close of day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading According to regulation, the pilot from the red buoy has a right only to proceed to a certain distance; after which another, if he be in readiness, comes on board and takes charge of the vessel.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Our little man was very anxious in his hopes that a successor would not appear; and that he should have the whole profit of proceeding to Hamburgh.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Our little man was very anxious in his hopes that a successor would not appear; and that he should have the whole profit of proceeding to Hamburgh.
