used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tony, Jimmy, and Molly scrambled out in turn--the latter carrying a small prayer-book in her hand and lending a pleasant air of respectability to the party.
ACCESSnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Tony, Jimmy, and Molly scrambled out in turn--the latter carrying a small prayer-book in her hand and lending a pleasant air of respectability to the party.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading "It's amazing to me," said Tony, looking round, "that any one could have had the bad taste to start a revolution here.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tony, Jimmy, and Molly scrambled out in turn--the latter carrying a small prayer-book in her hand and lending a pleasant air of respectability to the party.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "It's amazing to me," said Tony, looking round, "that any one could have had the bad taste to start a revolution here.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading These two eyed the new arrivals with a certain languid curiosity, but beyond that they betrayed no apparent interest in their proceedings.
move towards
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading These two eyed the new arrivals with a certain languid curiosity, but beyond that they betrayed no apparent interest in their proceedings.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "It's amazing to me," said Tony, looking round, "that any one could have had the bad taste to start a revolution here.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading These two eyed the new arrivals with a certain languid curiosity, but beyond that they betrayed no apparent interest in their proceedings.
Betty's
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From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading These two eyed the new arrivals with a certain languid curiosity, but beyond that they betrayed no apparent interest in their proceedings.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
Braxa
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From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These two eyed the new arrivals with a certain languid curiosity, but beyond that they betrayed no apparent interest in their proceedings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Tony, Jimmy, and Molly scrambled out in turn--the latter carrying a small prayer-book in her hand and lending a pleasant air of respectability to the party.
causewayverbUS /ˈkɑːzweɪ/
provide with a causeway
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading These two eyed the new arrivals with a certain languid curiosity, but beyond that they betrayed no apparent interest in their proceedings.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "It's amazing to me," said Tony, looking round, "that any one could have had the bad taste to start a revolution here.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading These two eyed the new arrivals with a certain languid curiosity, but beyond that they betrayed no apparent interest in their proceedings.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading These two eyed the new arrivals with a certain languid curiosity, but beyond that they betrayed no apparent interest in their proceedings.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Tony, Jimmy, and Molly scrambled out in turn--the latter carrying a small prayer-book in her hand and lending a pleasant air of respectability to the party.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It's amazing to me," said Tony, looking round, "that any one could have had the bad taste to start a revolution here.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Tony, Jimmy, and Molly scrambled out in turn--the latter carrying a small prayer-book in her hand and lending a pleasant air of respectability to the party.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "It's amazing to me," said Tony, looking round, "that any one could have had the bad taste to start a revolution here.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tony, Jimmy, and Molly scrambled out in turn--the latter carrying a small prayer-book in her hand and lending a pleasant air of respectability to the party.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading These two eyed the new arrivals with a certain languid curiosity, but beyond that they betrayed no apparent interest in their proceedings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
ISABEL
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From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
It's
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From this reading "It's amazing to me," said Tony, looking round, "that any one could have had the bad taste to start a revolution here.
jettynounUS /ˈdʒeti/
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Tony, Jimmy, and Molly scrambled out in turn--the latter carrying a small prayer-book in her hand and lending a pleasant air of respectability to the party.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading These two eyed the new arrivals with a certain languid curiosity, but beyond that they betrayed no apparent interest in their proceedings.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Tony, Jimmy, and Molly scrambled out in turn--the latter carrying a small prayer-book in her hand and lending a pleasant air of respectability to the party.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
lendingnounUS /ˈlendɪŋ/
disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned
From this reading Tony, Jimmy, and Molly scrambled out in turn--the latter carrying a small prayer-book in her hand and lending a pleasant air of respectability to the party.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "It's amazing to me," said Tony, looking round, "that any one could have had the bad taste to start a revolution here.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It's amazing to me," said Tony, looking round, "that any one could have had the bad taste to start a revolution here.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Tony, Jimmy, and Molly scrambled out in turn--the latter carrying a small prayer-book in her hand and lending a pleasant air of respectability to the party.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading These two eyed the new arrivals with a certain languid curiosity, but beyond that they betrayed no apparent interest in their proceedings.
not any; not one
From this reading These two eyed the new arrivals with a certain languid curiosity, but beyond that they betrayed no apparent interest in their proceedings.
nondescriptadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːndɪˈskrɪpt/
lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tony, Jimmy, and Molly scrambled out in turn--the latter carrying a small prayer-book in her hand and lending a pleasant air of respectability to the party.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It's amazing to me," said Tony, looking round, "that any one could have had the bad taste to start a revolution here.
and nothing more
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tony, Jimmy, and Molly scrambled out in turn--the latter carrying a small prayer-book in her hand and lending a pleasant air of respectability to the party.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Tony, Jimmy, and Molly scrambled out in turn--the latter carrying a small prayer-book in her hand and lending a pleasant air of respectability to the party.
pilotedverbUS /ˈpaɪlətɪd/
past form of “pilot” — operate an airplane
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Tony, Jimmy, and Molly scrambled out in turn--the latter carrying a small prayer-book in her hand and lending a pleasant air of respectability to the party.
prayer-book
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From this reading Tony, Jimmy, and Molly scrambled out in turn--the latter carrying a small prayer-book in her hand and lending a pleasant air of respectability to the party.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading These two eyed the new arrivals with a certain languid curiosity, but beyond that they betrayed no apparent interest in their proceedings.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading Tony, Jimmy, and Molly scrambled out in turn--the latter carrying a small prayer-book in her hand and lending a pleasant air of respectability to the party.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading "It's amazing to me," said Tony, looking round, "that any one could have had the bad taste to start a revolution here.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "It's amazing to me," said Tony, looking round, "that any one could have had the bad taste to start a revolution here.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's amazing to me," said Tony, looking round, "that any one could have had the bad taste to start a revolution here.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading Tony, Jimmy, and Molly scrambled out in turn--the latter carrying a small prayer-book in her hand and lending a pleasant air of respectability to the party.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
skilfullyadverb
with skill
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tony, Jimmy, and Molly scrambled out in turn--the latter carrying a small prayer-book in her hand and lending a pleasant air of respectability to the party.
spittingnounUS /ˈspɪtɪŋ/
the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "It's amazing to me," said Tony, looking round, "that any one could have had the bad taste to start a revolution here.
not in physical motion
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
sun-warmed
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From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading "It's amazing to me," said Tony, looking round, "that any one could have had the bad taste to start a revolution here.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These two eyed the new arrivals with a certain languid curiosity, but beyond that they betrayed no apparent interest in their proceedings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These two eyed the new arrivals with a certain languid curiosity, but beyond that they betrayed no apparent interest in their proceedings.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These two eyed the new arrivals with a certain languid curiosity, but beyond that they betrayed no apparent interest in their proceedings.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These two eyed the new arrivals with a certain languid curiosity, but beyond that they betrayed no apparent interest in their proceedings.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
Tony
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From this reading Tony, Jimmy, and Molly scrambled out in turn--the latter carrying a small prayer-book in her hand and lending a pleasant air of respectability to the party.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Tony, Jimmy, and Molly scrambled out in turn--the latter carrying a small prayer-book in her hand and lending a pleasant air of respectability to the party.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These two eyed the new arrivals with a certain languid curiosity, but beyond that they betrayed no apparent interest in their proceedings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
at the time that
From this reading GETTING ACCESS TO ISABEL It was almost exactly half an hour later, when the _Betty's_ gig, skilfully piloted by the second officer, drew up alongside the jetty.
which person or people
From this reading Braxa still lay bathed in a rich tranquillity: the only other occupants of the sun-warmed causeway being a couple of nondescript gentlemen, who had been leaning over the low rail, watching the approach of the boat and spitting thoughtfully into the sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These two eyed the new arrivals with a certain languid curiosity, but beyond that they betrayed no apparent interest in their proceedings.
