used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All who had life and sound limbs in Vasa had gone down to the shore, to see the uncommon sight of a man-of-war.
(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 All who had life and sound limbs in Vasa had gone down to the shore, to see the uncommon sight of a man-of-war.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All who had life and sound limbs in Vasa had gone down to the shore, to see the uncommon sight of a man-of-war.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Behind them stood a large crowd of mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, crying bitterly at the thought of the approaching separation.
ARRIVESverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading LADY REGINA ARRIVES AT KORSHOLM.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LADY REGINA ARRIVES AT KORSHOLM.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind them stood a large crowd of mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, crying bitterly at the thought of the approaching separation.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Five or six hundred people lined the shore--rowed out in boats, climbed the masts of the vessels, or got on the roofs of the warehouses to get a better view.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Behind them stood a large crowd of mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, crying bitterly at the thought of the approaching separation.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Five or six hundred people lined the shore--rowed out in boats, climbed the masts of the vessels, or got on the roofs of the warehouses to get a better view.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Five or six hundred people lined the shore--rowed out in boats, climbed the masts of the vessels, or got on the roofs of the warehouses to get a better view.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Behind them stood a large crowd of mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, crying bitterly at the thought of the approaching separation.
demanding attention
From this reading Behind them stood a large crowd of mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, crying bitterly at the thought of the approaching separation.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Two hundred recruits regarded with mixed feelings the vessel which was perhaps destined to take them from their Fatherland for ever.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading All who had life and sound limbs in Vasa had gone down to the shore, to see the uncommon sight of a man-of-war.
at any time
From this reading Two hundred recruits regarded with mixed feelings the vessel which was perhaps destined to take them from their Fatherland for ever.
FatherlandnounUS /ˈfɑːðərlænd/
the country where you were born
From this reading Two hundred recruits regarded with mixed feelings the vessel which was perhaps destined to take them from their Fatherland for ever.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Two hundred recruits regarded with mixed feelings the vessel which was perhaps destined to take them from their Fatherland for ever.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five or six hundred people lined the shore--rowed out in boats, climbed the masts of the vessels, or got on the roofs of the warehouses to get a better view.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two hundred recruits regarded with mixed feelings the vessel which was perhaps destined to take them from their Fatherland for ever.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two hundred recruits regarded with mixed feelings the vessel which was perhaps destined to take them from their Fatherland for ever.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Five or six hundred people lined the shore--rowed out in boats, climbed the masts of the vessels, or got on the roofs of the warehouses to get a better view.
destroyed or killed
From this reading All who had life and sound limbs in Vasa had gone down to the shore, to see the uncommon sight of a man-of-war.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Five or six hundred people lined the shore--rowed out in boats, climbed the masts of the vessels, or got on the roofs of the warehouses to get a better view.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All who had life and sound limbs in Vasa had gone down to the shore, to see the uncommon sight of a man-of-war.
ten 10s
From this reading Five or six hundred people lined the shore--rowed out in boats, climbed the masts of the vessels, or got on the roofs of the warehouses to get a better view.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All who had life and sound limbs in Vasa had gone down to the shore, to see the uncommon sight of a man-of-war.
KORSHOLM
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LADY REGINA ARRIVES AT KORSHOLM.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY REGINA ARRIVES AT KORSHOLM.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Behind them stood a large crowd of mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, crying bitterly at the thought of the approaching separation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading All who had life and sound limbs in Vasa had gone down to the shore, to see the uncommon sight of a man-of-war.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading All who had life and sound limbs in Vasa had gone down to the shore, to see the uncommon sight of a man-of-war.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading Five or six hundred people lined the shore--rowed out in boats, climbed the masts of the vessels, or got on the roofs of the warehouses to get a better view.
man-of-warnoun
a warship intended for combat
From this reading All who had life and sound limbs in Vasa had gone down to the shore, to see the uncommon sight of a man-of-war.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading Five or six hundred people lined the shore--rowed out in boats, climbed the masts of the vessels, or got on the roofs of the warehouses to get a better view.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Two hundred recruits regarded with mixed feelings the vessel which was perhaps destined to take them from their Fatherland for ever.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Behind them stood a large crowd of mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, crying bitterly at the thought of the approaching separation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All who had life and sound limbs in Vasa had gone down to the shore, to see the uncommon sight of a man-of-war.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Five or six hundred people lined the shore--rowed out in boats, climbed the masts of the vessels, or got on the roofs of the warehouses to get a better view.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Five or six hundred people lined the shore--rowed out in boats, climbed the masts of the vessels, or got on the roofs of the warehouses to get a better view.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Five or six hundred people lined the shore--rowed out in boats, climbed the masts of the vessels, or got on the roofs of the warehouses to get a better view.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Five or six hundred people lined the shore--rowed out in boats, climbed the masts of the vessels, or got on the roofs of the warehouses to get a better view.
by chance
From this reading Two hundred recruits regarded with mixed feelings the vessel which was perhaps destined to take them from their Fatherland for ever.
recruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/
plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading Two hundred recruits regarded with mixed feelings the vessel which was perhaps destined to take them from their Fatherland for ever.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Two hundred recruits regarded with mixed feelings the vessel which was perhaps destined to take them from their Fatherland for ever.
REGINAnounUS /rɪˈdʒiːnə/
the provincial capital of Saskatchewan
From this reading LADY REGINA ARRIVES AT KORSHOLM.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Five or six hundred people lined the shore--rowed out in boats, climbed the masts of the vessels, or got on the roofs of the warehouses to get a better view.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading Five or six hundred people lined the shore--rowed out in boats, climbed the masts of the vessels, or got on the roofs of the warehouses to get a better view.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All who had life and sound limbs in Vasa had gone down to the shore, to see the uncommon sight of a man-of-war.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading Behind them stood a large crowd of mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, crying bitterly at the thought of the approaching separation.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading All who had life and sound limbs in Vasa had gone down to the shore, to see the uncommon sight of a man-of-war.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading All who had life and sound limbs in Vasa had gone down to the shore, to see the uncommon sight of a man-of-war.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Behind them stood a large crowd of mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, crying bitterly at the thought of the approaching separation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Five or six hundred people lined the shore--rowed out in boats, climbed the masts of the vessels, or got on the roofs of the warehouses to get a better view.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading All who had life and sound limbs in Vasa had gone down to the shore, to see the uncommon sight of a man-of-war.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Behind them stood a large crowd of mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, crying bitterly at the thought of the approaching separation.
sweetheartsnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrts/
plural of “sweetheart” — a person loved by another person
From this reading Behind them stood a large crowd of mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, crying bitterly at the thought of the approaching separation.
carry out
From this reading Two hundred recruits regarded with mixed feelings the vessel which was perhaps destined to take them from their Fatherland for ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All who had life and sound limbs in Vasa had gone down to the shore, to see the uncommon sight of a man-of-war.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two hundred recruits regarded with mixed feelings the vessel which was perhaps destined to take them from their Fatherland for ever.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Two hundred recruits regarded with mixed feelings the vessel which was perhaps destined to take them from their Fatherland for ever.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Behind them stood a large crowd of mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, crying bitterly at the thought of the approaching separation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All who had life and sound limbs in Vasa had gone down to the shore, to see the uncommon sight of a man-of-war.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two hundred recruits regarded with mixed feelings the vessel which was perhaps destined to take them from their Fatherland for ever.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading All who had life and sound limbs in Vasa had gone down to the shore, to see the uncommon sight of a man-of-war.
Vasa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All who had life and sound limbs in Vasa had gone down to the shore, to see the uncommon sight of a man-of-war.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Two hundred recruits regarded with mixed feelings the vessel which was perhaps destined to take them from their Fatherland for ever.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Five or six hundred people lined the shore--rowed out in boats, climbed the masts of the vessels, or got on the roofs of the warehouses to get a better view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Five or six hundred people lined the shore--rowed out in boats, climbed the masts of the vessels, or got on the roofs of the warehouses to get a better view.
warehousesnounUS /ˈwerhaʊzɪz/
plural of “warehouse” — a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading Five or six hundred people lined the shore--rowed out in boats, climbed the masts of the vessels, or got on the roofs of the warehouses to get a better view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two hundred recruits regarded with mixed feelings the vessel which was perhaps destined to take them from their Fatherland for ever.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Two hundred recruits regarded with mixed feelings the vessel which was perhaps destined to take them from their Fatherland for ever.
which person or people
From this reading All who had life and sound limbs in Vasa had gone down to the shore, to see the uncommon sight of a man-of-war.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two hundred recruits regarded with mixed feelings the vessel which was perhaps destined to take them from their Fatherland for ever.
