used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He pointed to a huddle of red roofs set among tall palms.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Coming to an anchorage," exclaimed old Tom, as the string of gayly colored signal flags fluttered out.
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading "Coming to an anchorage," exclaimed old Tom, as the string of gayly colored signal flags fluttered out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "Coming to an anchorage," exclaimed old Tom, as the string of gayly colored signal flags fluttered out.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Coming to an anchorage," exclaimed old Tom, as the string of gayly colored signal flags fluttered out.
CubanounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Coming to an anchorage," exclaimed old Tom, as the string of gayly colored signal flags fluttered out.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading "Coming to an anchorage," exclaimed old Tom, as the string of gayly colored signal flags fluttered out.
flagshipnounUS /ˈflæɡʃɪp/
the chief one of a related group
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading "Coming to an anchorage," exclaimed old Tom, as the string of gayly colored signal flags fluttered out.
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading "Coming to an anchorage," exclaimed old Tom, as the string of gayly colored signal flags fluttered out.
coins made of gold
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
green-bowered
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From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
GuantanamonounUS /ˌɡwɑːnˈtɑːnəmoʊ/
a city in southeastern Cuba; site of a United States naval base
From this reading "There's Guantanamo yonder."
halliards
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From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pointed to a huddle of red roofs set among tall palms.
huddleverbUS /ˈhʌdəl/
crowd or draw together
From this reading He pointed to a huddle of red roofs set among tall palms.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF PEACE.
jackies
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From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF PEACE.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF PEACE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Coming to an anchorage," exclaimed old Tom, as the string of gayly colored signal flags fluttered out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading He pointed to a huddle of red roofs set among tall palms.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF PEACE.
having a point
From this reading He pointed to a huddle of red roofs set among tall palms.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading He pointed to a huddle of red roofs set among tall palms.
cut with a saw
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He pointed to a huddle of red roofs set among tall palms.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
a lightweight cord
From this reading "Coming to an anchorage," exclaimed old Tom, as the string of gayly colored signal flags fluttered out.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He pointed to a huddle of red roofs set among tall palms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF PEACE.
There's
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From this reading "There's Guantanamo yonder."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Coming to an anchorage," exclaimed old Tom, as the string of gayly colored signal flags fluttered out.
male cat
From this reading "Coming to an anchorage," exclaimed old Tom, as the string of gayly colored signal flags fluttered out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
white-uniformed
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From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the sun was sinking that night in a blaze of red and gold behind the green-bowered coast of Cuba, the boys, leaning over the starboard rail with hundreds of other white-uniformed jackies, saw a sudden signal broken out on the after signal halliards of the flagship.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading "There's Guantanamo yonder."
