used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was with an unpleasant shock of surprise that I found Joe liked the harbor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
baysnounUS /beɪz/
plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And my father, opening up by degrees, showed an unmistakable relish for Joe.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading When I took him home for Christmas he spent half his time down there on the docks.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading And my father, opening up by degrees, showed an unmistakable relish for Joe.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading When I took him home for Christmas he spent half his time down there on the docks.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When I took him home for Christmas he spent half his time down there on the docks.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Moreover, he liked my father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When I took him home for Christmas he spent half his time down there on the docks.
set up or found
From this reading It was with an unpleasant shock of surprise that I found Joe liked the harbor.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading When I took him home for Christmas he spent half his time down there on the docks.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading It was with an unpleasant shock of surprise that I found Joe liked the harbor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When I took him home for Christmas he spent half his time down there on the docks.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I took him home for Christmas he spent half his time down there on the docks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When I took him home for Christmas he spent half his time down there on the docks.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When I took him home for Christmas he spent half his time down there on the docks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was with an unpleasant shock of surprise that I found Joe liked the harbor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with an unpleasant shock of surprise that I found Joe liked the harbor.
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From this reading It was with an unpleasant shock of surprise that I found Joe liked the harbor.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading It was with an unpleasant shock of surprise that I found Joe liked the harbor.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, he liked my father.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Moreover, he liked my father.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was with an unpleasant shock of surprise that I found Joe liked the harbor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When I took him home for Christmas he spent half his time down there on the docks.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading And my father, opening up by degrees, showed an unmistakable relish for Joe.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading And my father, opening up by degrees, showed an unmistakable relish for Joe.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading It was with an unpleasant shock of surprise that I found Joe liked the harbor.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And my father, opening up by degrees, showed an unmistakable relish for Joe.
slipsnounUS /slɪps/
plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading When I took him home for Christmas he spent half his time down there on the docks.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
not in physical motion
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It was with an unpleasant shock of surprise that I found Joe liked the harbor.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with an unpleasant shock of surprise that I found Joe liked the harbor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was with an unpleasant shock of surprise that I found Joe liked the harbor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When I took him home for Christmas he spent half his time down there on the docks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When I took him home for Christmas he spent half his time down there on the docks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When I took him home for Christmas he spent half his time down there on the docks.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading And my father, opening up by degrees, showed an unmistakable relish for Joe.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading It was with an unpleasant shock of surprise that I found Joe liked the harbor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And my father, opening up by degrees, showed an unmistakable relish for Joe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with an unpleasant shock of surprise that I found Joe liked the harbor.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
at the time that
From this reading When I took him home for Christmas he spent half his time down there on the docks.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He explored the whole region for miles around, in a week he spoke in familiar terms of slips and bays and rivers that to me were still nothing but names.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with an unpleasant shock of surprise that I found Joe liked the harbor.
