used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ISLAND KINGDOM It was a merry reunion, in spite of the dangers that were past and the tribulations that threatened.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I've dreamed of coffee night after night, and hoped I would be privileged to taste it again before I was called to the happy hunting grounds."
anew
From this reading I've dreamed of coffee night after night, and hoped I would be privileged to taste it again before I was called to the happy hunting grounds."
Ah
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From this reading "Ah; that interests me; it does, really," said Mr. Cumberford, filling her cup anew.
(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 Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ISLAND KINGDOM It was a merry reunion, in spite of the dangers that were past and the tribulations that threatened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ISLAND KINGDOM It was a merry reunion, in spite of the dangers that were past and the tribulations that threatened.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading "Ah; that interests me; it does, really," said Mr. Cumberford, filling her cup anew.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I've dreamed of coffee night after night, and hoped I would be privileged to taste it again before I was called to the happy hunting grounds."
for the reason that
From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I've dreamed of coffee night after night, and hoped I would be privileged to taste it again before I was called to the happy hunting grounds."
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I've dreamed of coffee night after night, and hoped I would be privileged to taste it again before I was called to the happy hunting grounds."
chefnounUS /ʃef/
a professional cook
From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "My greatest suffering," said Sybil, nestling close to her father, "was for want of coffee.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading "My greatest suffering," said Sybil, nestling close to her father, "was for want of coffee.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
Cumberford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah; that interests me; it does, really," said Mr. Cumberford, filling her cup anew.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading "Ah; that interests me; it does, really," said Mr. Cumberford, filling her cup anew.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading AN ISLAND KINGDOM It was a merry reunion, in spite of the dangers that were past and the tribulations that threatened.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ah; that interests me; it does, really," said Mr. Cumberford, filling her cup anew.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading I've dreamed of coffee night after night, and hoped I would be privileged to taste it again before I was called to the happy hunting grounds."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "My greatest suffering," said Sybil, nestling close to her father, "was for want of coffee.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading "Ah; that interests me; it does, really," said Mr. Cumberford, filling her cup anew.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "My greatest suffering," said Sybil, nestling close to her father, "was for want of coffee.
highest in quality
From this reading "My greatest suffering," said Sybil, nestling close to her father, "was for want of coffee.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading I've dreamed of coffee night after night, and hoped I would be privileged to taste it again before I was called to the happy hunting grounds."
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I've dreamed of coffee night after night, and hoped I would be privileged to taste it again before I was called to the happy hunting grounds."
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "My greatest suffering," said Sybil, nestling close to her father, "was for want of coffee.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I've dreamed of coffee night after night, and hoped I would be privileged to taste it again before I was called to the happy hunting grounds."
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading I've dreamed of coffee night after night, and hoped I would be privileged to taste it again before I was called to the happy hunting grounds."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I've dreamed of coffee night after night, and hoped I would be privileged to taste it again before I was called to the happy hunting grounds."
I've
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From this reading I've dreamed of coffee night after night, and hoped I would be privileged to taste it again before I was called to the happy hunting grounds."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ISLAND KINGDOM It was a merry reunion, in spite of the dangers that were past and the tribulations that threatened.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "Ah; that interests me; it does, really," said Mr. Cumberford, filling her cup anew.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading AN ISLAND KINGDOM It was a merry reunion, in spite of the dangers that were past and the tribulations that threatened.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN ISLAND KINGDOM It was a merry reunion, in spite of the dangers that were past and the tribulations that threatened.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading AN ISLAND KINGDOM It was a merry reunion, in spite of the dangers that were past and the tribulations that threatened.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ah; that interests me; it does, really," said Mr. Cumberford, filling her cup anew.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading AN ISLAND KINGDOM It was a merry reunion, in spite of the dangers that were past and the tribulations that threatened.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Ah; that interests me; it does, really," said Mr. Cumberford, filling her cup anew.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My greatest suffering," said Sybil, nestling close to her father, "was for want of coffee.
nestlingnounUS /ˈnestlɪŋ/
young bird not yet fledged
From this reading "My greatest suffering," said Sybil, nestling close to her father, "was for want of coffee.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I've dreamed of coffee night after night, and hoped I would be privileged to taste it again before I was called to the happy hunting grounds."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ISLAND KINGDOM It was a merry reunion, in spite of the dangers that were past and the tribulations that threatened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading AN ISLAND KINGDOM It was a merry reunion, in spite of the dangers that were past and the tribulations that threatened.
precariousadjectiveUS /priˈkeriəs/
affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading I've dreamed of coffee night after night, and hoped I would be privileged to taste it again before I was called to the happy hunting grounds."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Ah; that interests me; it does, really," said Mr. Cumberford, filling her cup anew.
reunionnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading AN ISLAND KINGDOM It was a merry reunion, in spite of the dangers that were past and the tribulations that threatened.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My greatest suffering," said Sybil, nestling close to her father, "was for want of coffee.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading AN ISLAND KINGDOM It was a merry reunion, in spite of the dangers that were past and the tribulations that threatened.
a state of acute pain
From this reading "My greatest suffering," said Sybil, nestling close to her father, "was for want of coffee.
Sybil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My greatest suffering," said Sybil, nestling close to her father, "was for want of coffee.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading I've dreamed of coffee night after night, and hoped I would be privileged to taste it again before I was called to the happy hunting grounds."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN ISLAND KINGDOM It was a merry reunion, in spite of the dangers that were past and the tribulations that threatened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ISLAND KINGDOM It was a merry reunion, in spite of the dangers that were past and the tribulations that threatened.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading AN ISLAND KINGDOM It was a merry reunion, in spite of the dangers that were past and the tribulations that threatened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
tribulationsnounUS /ˌtrɪbjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “tribulation” — an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading AN ISLAND KINGDOM It was a merry reunion, in spite of the dangers that were past and the tribulations that threatened.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "My greatest suffering," said Sybil, nestling close to her father, "was for want of coffee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ISLAND KINGDOM It was a merry reunion, in spite of the dangers that were past and the tribulations that threatened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN ISLAND KINGDOM It was a merry reunion, in spite of the dangers that were past and the tribulations that threatened.
in or at the place that
From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I've dreamed of coffee night after night, and hoped I would be privileged to taste it again before I was called to the happy hunting grounds."
yacht's
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From this reading Because the yacht's deck afforded precarious footing they all landed on the flat rocky shore, where the breakfast, hastily prepared by the chef, was served to the united company.
