adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
AfterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards, as there was still ample time before they need think of returning home, Michael had suggested an hour’s run down towards the Needles.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Afterwards, as there was still ample time before they need think of returning home, Michael had suggested an hour’s run down towards the Needles.
amusementnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənt/
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Afterwards, as there was still ample time before they need think of returning home, Michael had suggested an hour’s run down towards the Needles.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
Arabella
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From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE END OF THE STORM “This is very nice--but it won’t exactly contribute towards finishing the picture!”
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Afterwards, as there was still ample time before they need think of returning home, Michael had suggested an hour’s run down towards the Needles.
Bella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AT THE END OF THE STORM “This is very nice--but it won’t exactly contribute towards finishing the picture!”
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading AT THE END OF THE STORM “This is very nice--but it won’t exactly contribute towards finishing the picture!”
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
Cowes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
dimpling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
DonnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Afterwards, as there was still ample time before they need think of returning home, Michael had suggested an hour’s run down towards the Needles.
emporianounUS /emˈpɔːriə/
plural of “emporium” — a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
From this reading Here they had lunched and Magda had purchased one or two of the necessities of life (from a feminine point of view) not procurable in the village emporia at Netherway.
ENDnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading AT THE END OF THE STORM “This is very nice--but it won’t exactly contribute towards finishing the picture!”
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading AT THE END OF THE STORM “This is very nice--but it won’t exactly contribute towards finishing the picture!”
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Here they had lunched and Magda had purchased one or two of the necessities of life (from a feminine point of view) not procurable in the village emporia at Netherway.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading AT THE END OF THE STORM “This is very nice--but it won’t exactly contribute towards finishing the picture!”
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here they had lunched and Magda had purchased one or two of the necessities of life (from a feminine point of view) not procurable in the village emporia at Netherway.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Afterwards, as there was still ample time before they need think of returning home, Michael had suggested an hour’s run down towards the Needles.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Afterwards, as there was still ample time before they need think of returning home, Michael had suggested an hour’s run down towards the Needles.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE END OF THE STORM “This is very nice--but it won’t exactly contribute towards finishing the picture!”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AT THE END OF THE STORM “This is very nice--but it won’t exactly contribute towards finishing the picture!”
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
leanedverbUS /liːnd/
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Here they had lunched and Magda had purchased one or two of the necessities of life (from a feminine point of view) not procurable in the village emporia at Netherway.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
lunchedverbUS /lʌntʃt/
past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal
From this reading Here they had lunched and Magda had purchased one or two of the necessities of life (from a feminine point of view) not procurable in the village emporia at Netherway.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
Magda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
MichaelnounUS /ˈmaɪkəl/
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Here they had lunched and Magda had purchased one or two of the necessities of life (from a feminine point of view) not procurable in the village emporia at Netherway.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Afterwards, as there was still ample time before they need think of returning home, Michael had suggested an hour’s run down towards the Needles.
NeedlesnounUS /ˈniːdəlz/
plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer
From this reading Afterwards, as there was still ample time before they need think of returning home, Michael had suggested an hour’s run down towards the Needles.
Netherway
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
niceadjectiveUS /naɪs/
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading AT THE END OF THE STORM “This is very nice--but it won’t exactly contribute towards finishing the picture!”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here they had lunched and Magda had purchased one or two of the necessities of life (from a feminine point of view) not procurable in the village emporia at Netherway.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE END OF THE STORM “This is very nice--but it won’t exactly contribute towards finishing the picture!”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here they had lunched and Magda had purchased one or two of the necessities of life (from a feminine point of view) not procurable in the village emporia at Netherway.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here they had lunched and Magda had purchased one or two of the necessities of life (from a feminine point of view) not procurable in the village emporia at Netherway.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading AT THE END OF THE STORM “This is very nice--but it won’t exactly contribute towards finishing the picture!”
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Here they had lunched and Magda had purchased one or two of the necessities of life (from a feminine point of view) not procurable in the village emporia at Netherway.
procurableadjective
capable of being obtained
From this reading Here they had lunched and Magda had purchased one or two of the necessities of life (from a feminine point of view) not procurable in the village emporia at Netherway.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Here they had lunched and Magda had purchased one or two of the necessities of life (from a feminine point of view) not procurable in the village emporia at Netherway.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
Quarrington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Afterwards, as there was still ample time before they need think of returning home, Michael had suggested an hour’s run down towards the Needles.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Afterwards, as there was still ample time before they need think of returning home, Michael had suggested an hour’s run down towards the Needles.
sailing-yacht
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From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
Solentnoun
a strait of the English Channel between the coast of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Afterwards, as there was still ample time before they need think of returning home, Michael had suggested an hour’s run down towards the Needles.
STORMverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading AT THE END OF THE STORM “This is very nice--but it won’t exactly contribute towards finishing the picture!”
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Afterwards, as there was still ample time before they need think of returning home, Michael had suggested an hour’s run down towards the Needles.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE END OF THE STORM “This is very nice--but it won’t exactly contribute towards finishing the picture!”
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Afterwards, as there was still ample time before they need think of returning home, Michael had suggested an hour’s run down towards the Needles.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here they had lunched and Magda had purchased one or two of the necessities of life (from a feminine point of view) not procurable in the village emporia at Netherway.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Afterwards, as there was still ample time before they need think of returning home, Michael had suggested an hour’s run down towards the Needles.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AT THE END OF THE STORM “This is very nice--but it won’t exactly contribute towards finishing the picture!”
tillernounUS /ˈtɪlər/
a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Afterwards, as there was still ample time before they need think of returning home, Michael had suggested an hour’s run down towards the Needles.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading AT THE END OF THE STORM “This is very nice--but it won’t exactly contribute towards finishing the picture!”
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Here they had lunched and Magda had purchased one or two of the necessities of life (from a feminine point of view) not procurable in the village emporia at Netherway.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading AT THE END OF THE STORM “This is very nice--but it won’t exactly contribute towards finishing the picture!”
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Here they had lunched and Magda had purchased one or two of the necessities of life (from a feminine point of view) not procurable in the village emporia at Netherway.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Here they had lunched and Magda had purchased one or two of the necessities of life (from a feminine point of view) not procurable in the village emporia at Netherway.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Afterwards, as there was still ample time before they need think of returning home, Michael had suggested an hour’s run down towards the Needles.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It had been what Magda called a “blue day”--the sky overhead a deep unbroken azure, the dimpling, dancing waters of the Solent flinging back a blue almost as vivid--and she and Quarrington had put out from Netherway harbour in the morning and crossed to Cowes.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As she spoke Magda leaned back luxuriously against her cushions and glanced smilingly across at Michael where he sat with his hand on the tiller of the _Bella Donna_, the little sailing-yacht which Lady Arabella kept for the amusement of her guests rather than for her own enjoyment, since she herself could rarely be induced to go on board.
won't
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From this reading AT THE END OF THE STORM “This is very nice--but it won’t exactly contribute towards finishing the picture!”
