used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading "This affair is fully as great a novelty to me as it must be to you," she explained, as they cast admiring glances over the decks.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It has a crew of seven, besides the chef, who, I must admit, is my own selection, as I feared to trust the English taste in cookery.
AERONAUTICSnounUS /ˌerəˈnɔːtɪks/
the theory and practice of navigation through air or space
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "This affair is fully as great a novelty to me as it must be to you," she explained, as they cast admiring glances over the decks.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
in the past
From this reading "I bought the boat of an Englishman several months ago, with the understanding it should be delivered to me here; but I only arrived to claim it the day before yesterday.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I bought the boat of an Englishman several months ago, with the understanding it should be delivered to me here; but I only arrived to claim it the day before yesterday.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "I bought the boat of an Englishman several months ago, with the understanding it should be delivered to me here; but I only arrived to claim it the day before yesterday.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "This affair is fully as great a novelty to me as it must be to you," she explained, as they cast admiring glances over the decks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "This affair is fully as great a novelty to me as it must be to you," she explained, as they cast admiring glances over the decks.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I bought the boat of an Englishman several months ago, with the understanding it should be delivered to me here; but I only arrived to claim it the day before yesterday.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading It has a crew of seven, besides the chef, who, I must admit, is my own selection, as I feared to trust the English taste in cookery.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "I bought the boat of an Englishman several months ago, with the understanding it should be delivered to me here; but I only arrived to claim it the day before yesterday.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "I bought the boat of an Englishman several months ago, with the understanding it should be delivered to me here; but I only arrived to claim it the day before yesterday.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
put or send forth
From this reading "This affair is fully as great a novelty to me as it must be to you," she explained, as they cast admiring glances over the decks.
chefnounUS /ʃef/
a professional cook
From this reading It has a crew of seven, besides the chef, who, I must admit, is my own selection, as I feared to trust the English taste in cookery.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading "I bought the boat of an Englishman several months ago, with the understanding it should be delivered to me here; but I only arrived to claim it the day before yesterday.
cookerynoun
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading It has a crew of seven, besides the chef, who, I must admit, is my own selection, as I feared to trust the English taste in cookery.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading It has a crew of seven, besides the chef, who, I must admit, is my own selection, as I feared to trust the English taste in cookery.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I bought the boat of an Englishman several months ago, with the understanding it should be delivered to me here; but I only arrived to claim it the day before yesterday.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading "This affair is fully as great a novelty to me as it must be to you," she explained, as they cast admiring glances over the decks.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading "I bought the boat of an Englishman several months ago, with the understanding it should be delivered to me here; but I only arrived to claim it the day before yesterday.
Diego
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From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading It has a crew of seven, besides the chef, who, I must admit, is my own selection, as I feared to trust the English taste in cookery.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading "I bought the boat of an Englishman several months ago, with the understanding it should be delivered to me here; but I only arrived to claim it the day before yesterday.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "This affair is fully as great a novelty to me as it must be to you," she explained, as they cast admiring glances over the decks.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It has a crew of seven, besides the chef, who, I must admit, is my own selection, as I feared to trust the English taste in cookery.
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
set up or found
From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading "This affair is fully as great a novelty to me as it must be to you," she explained, as they cast admiring glances over the decks.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading "This affair is fully as great a novelty to me as it must be to you," she explained, as they cast admiring glances over the decks.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "This affair is fully as great a novelty to me as it must be to you," she explained, as they cast admiring glances over the decks.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has a crew of seven, besides the chef, who, I must admit, is my own selection, as I feared to trust the English taste in cookery.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I bought the boat of an Englishman several months ago, with the understanding it should be delivered to me here; but I only arrived to claim it the day before yesterday.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I bought the boat of an Englishman several months ago, with the understanding it should be delivered to me here; but I only arrived to claim it the day before yesterday.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "This affair is fully as great a novelty to me as it must be to you," she explained, as they cast admiring glances over the decks.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
and nothing more
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
Kane-Cumberford
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From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
Madeline
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From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "This affair is fully as great a novelty to me as it must be to you," she explained, as they cast admiring glances over the decks.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "I bought the boat of an Englishman several months ago, with the understanding it should be delivered to me here; but I only arrived to claim it the day before yesterday.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "This affair is fully as great a novelty to me as it must be to you," she explained, as they cast admiring glances over the decks.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It has a crew of seven, besides the chef, who, I must admit, is my own selection, as I feared to trust the English taste in cookery.
not any; not one
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading "This affair is fully as great a novelty to me as it must be to you," she explained, as they cast admiring glances over the decks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
and nothing more
From this reading "I bought the boat of an Englishman several months ago, with the understanding it should be delivered to me here; but I only arrived to claim it the day before yesterday.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "This affair is fully as great a novelty to me as it must be to you," she explained, as they cast admiring glances over the decks.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It has a crew of seven, besides the chef, who, I must admit, is my own selection, as I feared to trust the English taste in cookery.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
a course of conduct
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
prettieradjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiər/
comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
PRODIGYnounUS /ˈprɑːdədʒi/
an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
with speed
From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
SalvadornounUS /ˈsælvədɔːr/
a republic on the Pacific coast of Central America
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
San
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From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading It has a crew of seven, besides the chef, who, I must admit, is my own selection, as I feared to trust the English taste in cookery.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It has a crew of seven, besides the chef, who, I must admit, is my own selection, as I feared to trust the English taste in cookery.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "I bought the boat of an Englishman several months ago, with the understanding it should be delivered to me here; but I only arrived to claim it the day before yesterday.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This affair is fully as great a novelty to me as it must be to you," she explained, as they cast admiring glances over the decks.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I bought the boat of an Englishman several months ago, with the understanding it should be delivered to me here; but I only arrived to claim it the day before yesterday.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading It has a crew of seven, besides the chef, who, I must admit, is my own selection, as I feared to trust the English taste in cookery.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This affair is fully as great a novelty to me as it must be to you," she explained, as they cast admiring glances over the decks.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "This affair is fully as great a novelty to me as it must be to you," she explained, as they cast admiring glances over the decks.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading It has a crew of seven, besides the chef, who, I must admit, is my own selection, as I feared to trust the English taste in cookery.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading "I bought the boat of an Englishman several months ago, with the understanding it should be delivered to me here; but I only arrived to claim it the day before yesterday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
in or at the place that
From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
a Caucasian
From this reading The Kane-Cumberford party found a small launch awaiting them at the pier, which quickly took them aboard the big white yacht, where Madeline, attired in appropriate sailor costume, cordially welcomed them.
which person or people
From this reading It has a crew of seven, besides the chef, who, I must admit, is my own selection, as I feared to trust the English taste in cookery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading A PRODIGY IN AERONAUTICS San Diego Bay is always interesting, with its shipping from all ports of the world, but on this gorgeous Sunday afternoon there was no prettier sight among the scattered craft than the trim yacht _Salvador_, lying at anchor just north of the ferry path.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "I bought the boat of an Englishman several months ago, with the understanding it should be delivered to me here; but I only arrived to claim it the day before yesterday.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "This affair is fully as great a novelty to me as it must be to you," she explained, as they cast admiring glances over the decks.
