used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Late in the afternoon, when they were within a couple of miles of the harbor they passed a very large warship, very new and shining, which was flying the flag of Laurels.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "He was always talking about a better navy."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Late in the afternoon, when they were within a couple of miles of the harbor they passed a very large warship, very new and shining, which was flying the flag of Laurels.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "He was always talking about a better navy."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The large vessel paid no attention to them, but as they did not know whether it was coming back or not they drew off and did not enter the harbor until after dark.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The large vessel paid no attention to them, but as they did not know whether it was coming back or not they drew off and did not enter the harbor until after dark.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The large vessel paid no attention to them, but as they did not know whether it was coming back or not they drew off and did not enter the harbor until after dark.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "That must be a new ship that Sadna has built," said Prince Redmond.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "He was always talking about a better navy."
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading "That must be a new ship that Sadna has built," said Prince Redmond.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The large vessel paid no attention to them, but as they did not know whether it was coming back or not they drew off and did not enter the harbor until after dark.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The large vessel paid no attention to them, but as they did not know whether it was coming back or not they drew off and did not enter the harbor until after dark.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Late in the afternoon, when they were within a couple of miles of the harbor they passed a very large warship, very new and shining, which was flying the flag of Laurels.
Daimur
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From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The large vessel paid no attention to them, but as they did not know whether it was coming back or not they drew off and did not enter the harbor until after dark.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The large vessel paid no attention to them, but as they did not know whether it was coming back or not they drew off and did not enter the harbor until after dark.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The large vessel paid no attention to them, but as they did not know whether it was coming back or not they drew off and did not enter the harbor until after dark.
to come or go into
From this reading The large vessel paid no attention to them, but as they did not know whether it was coming back or not they drew off and did not enter the harbor until after dark.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Late in the afternoon, when they were within a couple of miles of the harbor they passed a very large warship, very new and shining, which was flying the flag of Laurels.
moving swiftly
From this reading Late in the afternoon, when they were within a couple of miles of the harbor they passed a very large warship, very new and shining, which was flying the flag of Laurels.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading Late in the afternoon, when they were within a couple of miles of the harbor they passed a very large warship, very new and shining, which was flying the flag of Laurels.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That must be a new ship that Sadna has built," said Prince Redmond.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He was always talking about a better navy."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Late in the afternoon, when they were within a couple of miles of the harbor they passed a very large warship, very new and shining, which was flying the flag of Laurels.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The large vessel paid no attention to them, but as they did not know whether it was coming back or not they drew off and did not enter the harbor until after dark.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The large vessel paid no attention to them, but as they did not know whether it was coming back or not they drew off and did not enter the harbor until after dark.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Late in the afternoon, when they were within a couple of miles of the harbor they passed a very large warship, very new and shining, which was flying the flag of Laurels.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late in the afternoon, when they were within a couple of miles of the harbor they passed a very large warship, very new and shining, which was flying the flag of Laurels.
LaurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Late in the afternoon, when they were within a couple of miles of the harbor they passed a very large warship, very new and shining, which was flying the flag of Laurels.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "That must be a new ship that Sadna has built," said Prince Redmond.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading "He was always talking about a better navy."
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Late in the afternoon, when they were within a couple of miles of the harbor they passed a very large warship, very new and shining, which was flying the flag of Laurels.
not any; not one
From this reading The large vessel paid no attention to them, but as they did not know whether it was coming back or not they drew off and did not enter the harbor until after dark.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The large vessel paid no attention to them, but as they did not know whether it was coming back or not they drew off and did not enter the harbor until after dark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The large vessel paid no attention to them, but as they did not know whether it was coming back or not they drew off and did not enter the harbor until after dark.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The large vessel paid no attention to them, but as they did not know whether it was coming back or not they drew off and did not enter the harbor until after dark.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The large vessel paid no attention to them, but as they did not know whether it was coming back or not they drew off and did not enter the harbor until after dark.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Late in the afternoon, when they were within a couple of miles of the harbor they passed a very large warship, very new and shining, which was flying the flag of Laurels.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "That must be a new ship that Sadna has built," said Prince Redmond.
Redmond
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From this reading "That must be a new ship that Sadna has built," said Prince Redmond.
Sadna
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From this reading "That must be a new ship that Sadna has built," said Prince Redmond.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That must be a new ship that Sadna has built," said Prince Redmond.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Late in the afternoon, when they were within a couple of miles of the harbor they passed a very large warship, very new and shining, which was flying the flag of Laurels.
transport commercially
From this reading "That must be a new ship that Sadna has built," said Prince Redmond.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "He was always talking about a better navy."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That must be a new ship that Sadna has built," said Prince Redmond.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Late in the afternoon, when they were within a couple of miles of the harbor they passed a very large warship, very new and shining, which was flying the flag of Laurels.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The large vessel paid no attention to them, but as they did not know whether it was coming back or not they drew off and did not enter the harbor until after dark.
precisely as stated
From this reading Late in the afternoon, when they were within a couple of miles of the harbor they passed a very large warship, very new and shining, which was flying the flag of Laurels.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The large vessel paid no attention to them, but as they did not know whether it was coming back or not they drew off and did not enter the harbor until after dark.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
warshipnounUS /ˈwɔːrʃɪp/
a government ship that is available for waging war
From this reading Late in the afternoon, when they were within a couple of miles of the harbor they passed a very large warship, very new and shining, which was flying the flag of Laurels.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Late in the afternoon, when they were within a couple of miles of the harbor they passed a very large warship, very new and shining, which was flying the flag of Laurels.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Late in the afternoon, when they were within a couple of miles of the harbor they passed a very large warship, very new and shining, which was flying the flag of Laurels.
at the time that
From this reading Late in the afternoon, when they were within a couple of miles of the harbor they passed a very large warship, very new and shining, which was flying the flag of Laurels.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The large vessel paid no attention to them, but as they did not know whether it was coming back or not they drew off and did not enter the harbor until after dark.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Daimur directed the Captain to steer to the Island of Laurels, which lay nearest to them, and after two uneventful days of good weather the island came into view.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Late in the afternoon, when they were within a couple of miles of the harbor they passed a very large warship, very new and shining, which was flying the flag of Laurels.
