used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As several interesting events of our narrative will take place at Guaymas, we will describe that town in a few words.
AcapulconounUS /ˌækəˈpʊlkoʊ/
a port and fashionable resort city on the Pacific coast of southern Mexico; known for beaches and water sports (including cliff diving)
From this reading Mexico possesses several roadsteads in the Pacific; but in reality has only two ports worthy that name, Guaymas and Acapulco.
(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 Owing to a large quantity of islands which surround the port like a hill, and the lofty coasts, the roads are in all weathers as sure and calm as a lake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mexico possesses several roadsteads in the Pacific; but in reality has only two ports worthy that name, Guaymas and Acapulco.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Owing to a large quantity of islands which surround the port like a hill, and the lofty coasts, the roads are in all weathers as sure and calm as a lake.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As several interesting events of our narrative will take place at Guaymas, we will describe that town in a few words.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As several interesting events of our narrative will take place at Guaymas, we will describe that town in a few words.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mexico possesses several roadsteads in the Pacific; but in reality has only two ports worthy that name, Guaymas and Acapulco.
make calm or still
From this reading Owing to a large quantity of islands which surround the port like a hill, and the lofty coasts, the roads are in all weathers as sure and calm as a lake.
coastsnounUS /koʊsts/
plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Owing to a large quantity of islands which surround the port like a hill, and the lofty coasts, the roads are in all weathers as sure and calm as a lake.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading For the present, we will confine ourselves to the former.
give a description of
From this reading As several interesting events of our narrative will take place at Guaymas, we will describe that town in a few words.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading TWO MEN MADE TO UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading As several interesting events of our narrative will take place at Guaymas, we will describe that town in a few words.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As several interesting events of our narrative will take place at Guaymas, we will describe that town in a few words.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the present, we will confine ourselves to the former.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading For the present, we will confine ourselves to the former.
Guaymas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As several interesting events of our narrative will take place at Guaymas, we will describe that town in a few words.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mexico possesses several roadsteads in the Pacific; but in reality has only two ports worthy that name, Guaymas and Acapulco.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Owing to a large quantity of islands which surround the port like a hill, and the lofty coasts, the roads are in all weathers as sure and calm as a lake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As several interesting events of our narrative will take place at Guaymas, we will describe that town in a few words.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading As several interesting events of our narrative will take place at Guaymas, we will describe that town in a few words.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Owing to a large quantity of islands which surround the port like a hill, and the lofty coasts, the roads are in all weathers as sure and calm as a lake.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Owing to a large quantity of islands which surround the port like a hill, and the lofty coasts, the roads are in all weathers as sure and calm as a lake.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Owing to a large quantity of islands which surround the port like a hill, and the lofty coasts, the roads are in all weathers as sure and calm as a lake.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Owing to a large quantity of islands which surround the port like a hill, and the lofty coasts, the roads are in all weathers as sure and calm as a lake.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Owing to a large quantity of islands which surround the port like a hill, and the lofty coasts, the roads are in all weathers as sure and calm as a lake.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading TWO MEN MADE TO UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER.
the force of workers available
From this reading TWO MEN MADE TO UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading Mexico possesses several roadsteads in the Pacific; but in reality has only two ports worthy that name, Guaymas and Acapulco.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mexico possesses several roadsteads in the Pacific; but in reality has only two ports worthy that name, Guaymas and Acapulco.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading As several interesting events of our narrative will take place at Guaymas, we will describe that town in a few words.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As several interesting events of our narrative will take place at Guaymas, we will describe that town in a few words.
and nothing more
From this reading Mexico possesses several roadsteads in the Pacific; but in reality has only two ports worthy that name, Guaymas and Acapulco.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading TWO MEN MADE TO UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As several interesting events of our narrative will take place at Guaymas, we will describe that town in a few words.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading For the present, we will confine ourselves to the former.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Owing to a large quantity of islands which surround the port like a hill, and the lofty coasts, the roads are in all weathers as sure and calm as a lake.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading Mexico possesses several roadsteads in the Pacific; but in reality has only two ports worthy that name, Guaymas and Acapulco.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As several interesting events of our narrative will take place at Guaymas, we will describe that town in a few words.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Owing to a large quantity of islands which surround the port like a hill, and the lofty coasts, the roads are in all weathers as sure and calm as a lake.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Mexico possesses several roadsteads in the Pacific; but in reality has only two ports worthy that name, Guaymas and Acapulco.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Mexico possesses several roadsteads in the Pacific; but in reality has only two ports worthy that name, Guaymas and Acapulco.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For the present, we will confine ourselves to the former.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Owing to a large quantity of islands which surround the port like a hill, and the lofty coasts, the roads are in all weathers as sure and calm as a lake.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Mexico possesses several roadsteads in the Pacific; but in reality has only two ports worthy that name, Guaymas and Acapulco.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Owing to a large quantity of islands which surround the port like a hill, and the lofty coasts, the roads are in all weathers as sure and calm as a lake.
roadsteads
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mexico possesses several roadsteads in the Pacific; but in reality has only two ports worthy that name, Guaymas and Acapulco.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading As several interesting events of our narrative will take place at Guaymas, we will describe that town in a few words.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Owing to a large quantity of islands which surround the port like a hill, and the lofty coasts, the roads are in all weathers as sure and calm as a lake.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading Owing to a large quantity of islands which surround the port like a hill, and the lofty coasts, the roads are in all weathers as sure and calm as a lake.
carry out
From this reading As several interesting events of our narrative will take place at Guaymas, we will describe that town in a few words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As several interesting events of our narrative will take place at Guaymas, we will describe that town in a few words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mexico possesses several roadsteads in the Pacific; but in reality has only two ports worthy that name, Guaymas and Acapulco.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO MEN MADE TO UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading As several interesting events of our narrative will take place at Guaymas, we will describe that town in a few words.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO MEN MADE TO UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading TWO MEN MADE TO UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As several interesting events of our narrative will take place at Guaymas, we will describe that town in a few words.
weathersnounUS /ˈweðərz/
plural of “weather” — the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Owing to a large quantity of islands which surround the port like a hill, and the lofty coasts, the roads are in all weathers as sure and calm as a lake.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Owing to a large quantity of islands which surround the port like a hill, and the lofty coasts, the roads are in all weathers as sure and calm as a lake.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As several interesting events of our narrative will take place at Guaymas, we will describe that town in a few words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As several interesting events of our narrative will take place at Guaymas, we will describe that town in a few words.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Mexico possesses several roadsteads in the Pacific; but in reality has only two ports worthy that name, Guaymas and Acapulco.
