used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a busy place and contains the usual sights of a harbor.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon the party visited Port Melbourne, formerly known as Sandridge.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Properly speaking, this is the harbor of Melbourne, and it is situated near the mouth of the Yarra, where that stream enters Hobson's Bay, the latter being an arm of Port Philip Bay.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HARBOR OF MELBOURNE--CONVICT HULKS AND BUSHRANGERS.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Properly speaking, this is the harbor of Melbourne, and it is situated near the mouth of the Yarra, where that stream enters Hobson's Bay, the latter being an arm of Port Philip Bay.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the afternoon the party visited Port Melbourne, formerly known as Sandridge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Properly speaking, this is the harbor of Melbourne, and it is situated near the mouth of the Yarra, where that stream enters Hobson's Bay, the latter being an arm of Port Philip Bay.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Properly speaking, this is the harbor of Melbourne, and it is situated near the mouth of the Yarra, where that stream enters Hobson's Bay, the latter being an arm of Port Philip Bay.
BUSHRANGERS
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From this reading THE HARBOR OF MELBOURNE--CONVICT HULKS AND BUSHRANGERS.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It is a busy place and contains the usual sights of a harbor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
cargoesnounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊz/
plural of “cargo” — goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading It is a busy place and contains the usual sights of a harbor.
CONVICTnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading THE HARBOR OF MELBOURNE--CONVICT HULKS AND BUSHRANGERS.
dischargingverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Properly speaking, this is the harbor of Melbourne, and it is situated near the mouth of the Yarra, where that stream enters Hobson's Bay, the latter being an arm of Port Philip Bay.
at a previous time
From this reading In the afternoon the party visited Port Melbourne, formerly known as Sandridge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
HARBORverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading THE HARBOR OF MELBOURNE--CONVICT HULKS AND BUSHRANGERS.
Hobson's
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From this reading Properly speaking, this is the harbor of Melbourne, and it is situated near the mouth of the Yarra, where that stream enters Hobson's Bay, the latter being an arm of Port Philip Bay.
HULKSnounUS /hʌlks/
plural of “hulk” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading THE HARBOR OF MELBOURNE--CONVICT HULKS AND BUSHRANGERS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the afternoon the party visited Port Melbourne, formerly known as Sandridge.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Properly speaking, this is the harbor of Melbourne, and it is situated near the mouth of the Yarra, where that stream enters Hobson's Bay, the latter being an arm of Port Philip Bay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Properly speaking, this is the harbor of Melbourne, and it is situated near the mouth of the Yarra, where that stream enters Hobson's Bay, the latter being an arm of Port Philip Bay.
jutnounUS /dʒʌt/
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In the afternoon the party visited Port Melbourne, formerly known as Sandridge.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Properly speaking, this is the harbor of Melbourne, and it is situated near the mouth of the Yarra, where that stream enters Hobson's Bay, the latter being an arm of Port Philip Bay.
lightersnounUS /ˈlaɪtərz/
plural of “lighter” — a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
MELBOURNEnounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading THE HARBOR OF MELBOURNE--CONVICT HULKS AND BUSHRANGERS.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Properly speaking, this is the harbor of Melbourne, and it is situated near the mouth of the Yarra, where that stream enters Hobson's Bay, the latter being an arm of Port Philip Bay.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Properly speaking, this is the harbor of Melbourne, and it is situated near the mouth of the Yarra, where that stream enters Hobson's Bay, the latter being an arm of Port Philip Bay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HARBOR OF MELBOURNE--CONVICT HULKS AND BUSHRANGERS.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading In the afternoon the party visited Port Melbourne, formerly known as Sandridge.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Properly speaking, this is the harbor of Melbourne, and it is situated near the mouth of the Yarra, where that stream enters Hobson's Bay, the latter being an arm of Port Philip Bay.
piersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “pier” — a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is a busy place and contains the usual sights of a harbor.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading In the afternoon the party visited Port Melbourne, formerly known as Sandridge.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Properly speaking, this is the harbor of Melbourne, and it is situated near the mouth of the Yarra, where that stream enters Hobson's Bay, the latter being an arm of Port Philip Bay.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
Sandridge
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From this reading In the afternoon the party visited Port Melbourne, formerly known as Sandridge.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading It is a busy place and contains the usual sights of a harbor.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Properly speaking, this is the harbor of Melbourne, and it is situated near the mouth of the Yarra, where that stream enters Hobson's Bay, the latter being an arm of Port Philip Bay.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Properly speaking, this is the harbor of Melbourne, and it is situated near the mouth of the Yarra, where that stream enters Hobson's Bay, the latter being an arm of Port Philip Bay.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Properly speaking, this is the harbor of Melbourne, and it is situated near the mouth of the Yarra, where that stream enters Hobson's Bay, the latter being an arm of Port Philip Bay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Properly speaking, this is the harbor of Melbourne, and it is situated near the mouth of the Yarra, where that stream enters Hobson's Bay, the latter being an arm of Port Philip Bay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HARBOR OF MELBOURNE--CONVICT HULKS AND BUSHRANGERS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Properly speaking, this is the harbor of Melbourne, and it is situated near the mouth of the Yarra, where that stream enters Hobson's Bay, the latter being an arm of Port Philip Bay.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It is a busy place and contains the usual sights of a harbor.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In the afternoon the party visited Port Melbourne, formerly known as Sandridge.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
in or at the place that
From this reading Properly speaking, this is the harbor of Melbourne, and it is situated near the mouth of the Yarra, where that stream enters Hobson's Bay, the latter being an arm of Port Philip Bay.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Ships were discharging or receiving their cargoes, some at the piers which jut out into the water, while some were anchored away from the shore and were performing the same work by means of lighters.
Yarra
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Properly speaking, this is the harbor of Melbourne, and it is situated near the mouth of the Yarra, where that stream enters Hobson's Bay, the latter being an arm of Port Philip Bay.
