used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading Of anchorage for ships of considerable burden there is none worth speaking of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
ArchipelagonounUS /ˌɑːrkəˈpeləɡoʊ/
a group of many islands in a large body of water
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those who ship goods to the island send them first to the neighbouring port of St. Michaels, whence they are transferred in small boats to Villa do Porto.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
AzoresnounUS /əˈzɔːrz/
islands in the Atlantic Ocean belonging to Portugal
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Those who ship goods to the island send them first to the neighbouring port of St. Michaels, whence they are transferred in small boats to Villa do Porto.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Of anchorage for ships of considerable burden there is none worth speaking of.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of anchorage for ships of considerable burden there is none worth speaking of.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
Dr
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From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
Fabos
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From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Those who ship goods to the island send them first to the neighbouring port of St. Michaels, whence they are transferred in small boats to Villa do Porto.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of anchorage for ships of considerable burden there is none worth speaking of.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Those who ship goods to the island send them first to the neighbouring port of St. Michaels, whence they are transferred in small boats to Villa do Porto.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading SANTA MARIA.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
MichaelsnounUS /ˈmaɪkəlz/
plural of “michael” — (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Those who ship goods to the island send them first to the neighbouring port of St. Michaels, whence they are transferred in small boats to Villa do Porto.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading Those who ship goods to the island send them first to the neighbouring port of St. Michaels, whence they are transferred in small boats to Villa do Porto.
not one, and not any
From this reading Of anchorage for ships of considerable burden there is none worth speaking of.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Those who ship goods to the island send them first to the neighbouring port of St. Michaels, whence they are transferred in small boats to Villa do Porto.
PortonounUS /ˈpɔːrtoʊ/
port city in northwest Portugal; noted for port wine
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
PortuguesenounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡiːz/
the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
punyadjectiveUS /ˈpjuːni/
inferior in strength or significance
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
SANTAnounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading SANTA MARIA.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Those who ship goods to the island send them first to the neighbouring port of St. Michaels, whence they are transferred in small boats to Villa do Porto.
transport commercially
From this reading Those who ship goods to the island send them first to the neighbouring port of St. Michaels, whence they are transferred in small boats to Villa do Porto.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Of anchorage for ships of considerable burden there is none worth speaking of.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Those who ship goods to the island send them first to the neighbouring port of St. Michaels, whence they are transferred in small boats to Villa do Porto.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
south-eastadverb
to, toward, or in the southeast
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Of anchorage for ships of considerable burden there is none worth speaking of.
make square
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
St
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From this reading Those who ship goods to the island send them first to the neighbouring port of St. Michaels, whence they are transferred in small boats to Villa do Porto.
having a supporting base
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Those who ship goods to the island send them first to the neighbouring port of St. Michaels, whence they are transferred in small boats to Villa do Porto.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those who ship goods to the island send them first to the neighbouring port of St. Michaels, whence they are transferred in small boats to Villa do Porto.
thirty-eightadjective
being eight more than thirty
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who ship goods to the island send them first to the neighbouring port of St. Michaels, whence they are transferred in small boats to Villa do Porto.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Those who ship goods to the island send them first to the neighbouring port of St. Michaels, whence they are transferred in small boats to Villa do Porto.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading Those who ship goods to the island send them first to the neighbouring port of St. Michaels, whence they are transferred in small boats to Villa do Porto.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Those who ship goods to the island send them first to the neighbouring port of St. Michaels, whence they are transferred in small boats to Villa do Porto.
in or at the place that
From this reading Its harbour, if such it can be called, is at Villa do Porto, where there is a pleasant, if puny, town, and a little colony of prosperous Portuguese merchants.
a Caucasian
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
which person or people
From this reading Those who ship goods to the island send them first to the neighbouring port of St. Michaels, whence they are transferred in small boats to Villa do Porto.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Of anchorage for ships of considerable burden there is none worth speaking of.
YachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Dr. Fabos leaves the Yacht_ “_White Wings._” You should know that Santa Maria is an island of the Azores group standing at the extreme south-east of the Archipelago and being some thirty-eight square miles in extent.
