used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Few Souvenirs San Luz settled back to normal in an astonishingly short time, a tribute to the calm nerves of the population.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Aboard were not only oceanographers, but marine biologists experienced in radiation physics.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A Few Souvenirs San Luz settled back to normal in an astonishingly short time, a tribute to the calm nerves of the population.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ships withdrew, except for two oceanographic ships sent hurriedly by Columbia University and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.
astonishinglyadverbUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading A Few Souvenirs San Luz settled back to normal in an astonishingly short time, a tribute to the calm nerves of the population.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A Few Souvenirs San Luz settled back to normal in an astonishingly short time, a tribute to the calm nerves of the population.
biologistsnounUS /baɪˈɑːlədʒɪsts/
plural of “biologist” — (biology) a scientist who studies living organisms
From this reading Aboard were not only oceanographers, but marine biologists experienced in radiation physics.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Aboard were not only oceanographers, but marine biologists experienced in radiation physics.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ships withdrew, except for two oceanographic ships sent hurriedly by Columbia University and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.
make calm or still
From this reading A Few Souvenirs San Luz settled back to normal in an astonishingly short time, a tribute to the calm nerves of the population.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading The ships withdrew, except for two oceanographic ships sent hurriedly by Columbia University and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Within recorded island history, the discovery of diamonds was the sole event that seemed to have excited most of the islanders.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Within recorded island history, the discovery of diamonds was the sole event that seemed to have excited most of the islanders.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Within recorded island history, the discovery of diamonds was the sole event that seemed to have excited most of the islanders.
apart from; not including
From this reading The ships withdrew, except for two oceanographic ships sent hurriedly by Columbia University and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Within recorded island history, the discovery of diamonds was the sole event that seemed to have excited most of the islanders.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Aboard were not only oceanographers, but marine biologists experienced in radiation physics.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A Few Souvenirs San Luz settled back to normal in an astonishingly short time, a tribute to the calm nerves of the population.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The ships withdrew, except for two oceanographic ships sent hurriedly by Columbia University and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Within recorded island history, the discovery of diamonds was the sole event that seemed to have excited most of the islanders.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Within recorded island history, the discovery of diamonds was the sole event that seemed to have excited most of the islanders.
an opening into or through something
From this reading The ships withdrew, except for two oceanographic ships sent hurriedly by Columbia University and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading The ships withdrew, except for two oceanographic ships sent hurriedly by Columbia University and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Few Souvenirs San Luz settled back to normal in an astonishingly short time, a tribute to the calm nerves of the population.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading The ships withdrew, except for two oceanographic ships sent hurriedly by Columbia University and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Within recorded island history, the discovery of diamonds was the sole event that seemed to have excited most of the islanders.
islandersnounUS /ˈaɪləndərz/
plural of “islander” — an inhabitant of an island
From this reading Within recorded island history, the discovery of diamonds was the sole event that seemed to have excited most of the islanders.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The troops left on MATS planes.
Luz
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From this reading A Few Souvenirs San Luz settled back to normal in an astonishingly short time, a tribute to the calm nerves of the population.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading Aboard were not only oceanographers, but marine biologists experienced in radiation physics.
MATSnounUS /mæts/
plural of “mat” — a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading The troops left on MATS planes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Within recorded island history, the discovery of diamonds was the sole event that seemed to have excited most of the islanders.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading A Few Souvenirs San Luz settled back to normal in an astonishingly short time, a tribute to the calm nerves of the population.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading A Few Souvenirs San Luz settled back to normal in an astonishingly short time, a tribute to the calm nerves of the population.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Aboard were not only oceanographers, but marine biologists experienced in radiation physics.
oceanographers
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From this reading Aboard were not only oceanographers, but marine biologists experienced in radiation physics.
oceanographic
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From this reading The ships withdrew, except for two oceanographic ships sent hurriedly by Columbia University and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Few Souvenirs San Luz settled back to normal in an astonishingly short time, a tribute to the calm nerves of the population.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The troops left on MATS planes.
and nothing more
From this reading Aboard were not only oceanographers, but marine biologists experienced in radiation physics.
physicsnounUS /ˈfɪzɪks/
the science of matter and energy and their interactions
From this reading Aboard were not only oceanographers, but marine biologists experienced in radiation physics.
planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The troops left on MATS planes.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading A Few Souvenirs San Luz settled back to normal in an astonishingly short time, a tribute to the calm nerves of the population.
radiationnounUS /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/
energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
From this reading Aboard were not only oceanographers, but marine biologists experienced in radiation physics.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading Within recorded island history, the discovery of diamonds was the sole event that seemed to have excited most of the islanders.
San
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From this reading A Few Souvenirs San Luz settled back to normal in an astonishingly short time, a tribute to the calm nerves of the population.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Within recorded island history, the discovery of diamonds was the sole event that seemed to have excited most of the islanders.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The ships withdrew, except for two oceanographic ships sent hurriedly by Columbia University and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading A Few Souvenirs San Luz settled back to normal in an astonishingly short time, a tribute to the calm nerves of the population.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The ships withdrew, except for two oceanographic ships sent hurriedly by Columbia University and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A Few Souvenirs San Luz settled back to normal in an astonishingly short time, a tribute to the calm nerves of the population.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Within recorded island history, the discovery of diamonds was the sole event that seemed to have excited most of the islanders.
SouvenirsnounUS /ˌsuːvəˈnɪrz/
plural of “souvenir” — something of sentimental value
From this reading A Few Souvenirs San Luz settled back to normal in an astonishingly short time, a tribute to the calm nerves of the population.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Within recorded island history, the discovery of diamonds was the sole event that seemed to have excited most of the islanders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Few Souvenirs San Luz settled back to normal in an astonishingly short time, a tribute to the calm nerves of the population.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A Few Souvenirs San Luz settled back to normal in an astonishingly short time, a tribute to the calm nerves of the population.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Few Souvenirs San Luz settled back to normal in an astonishingly short time, a tribute to the calm nerves of the population.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading A Few Souvenirs San Luz settled back to normal in an astonishingly short time, a tribute to the calm nerves of the population.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The troops left on MATS planes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The ships withdrew, except for two oceanographic ships sent hurriedly by Columbia University and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading The ships withdrew, except for two oceanographic ships sent hurriedly by Columbia University and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Within recorded island history, the discovery of diamonds was the sole event that seemed to have excited most of the islanders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Aboard were not only oceanographers, but marine biologists experienced in radiation physics.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading The ships withdrew, except for two oceanographic ships sent hurriedly by Columbia University and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within recorded island history, the discovery of diamonds was the sole event that seemed to have excited most of the islanders.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The ships withdrew, except for two oceanographic ships sent hurriedly by Columbia University and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.
