used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At seven o'clock all was in readiness for a start.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
(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 At seven o'clock all was in readiness for a start.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Signor Polani set out alone in his gondola, and picked up Francis, and four men, at a secluded spot some distance from the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Signor Polani set out alone in his gondola, and picked up Francis, and four men, at a secluded spot some distance from the house.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At seven o'clock all was in readiness for a start.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A messenger had been sent, two hours before, to the captain of one of the merchant ships lying in the port.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A messenger had been sent, two hours before, to the captain of one of the merchant ships lying in the port.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He at once put ten men into a large boat, and rowed down to within half a mile of the island.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A messenger had been sent, two hours before, to the captain of one of the merchant ships lying in the port.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
not accessible to view
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Signor Polani set out alone in his gondola, and picked up Francis, and four men, at a secluded spot some distance from the house.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He at once put ten men into a large boat, and rowed down to within half a mile of the island.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At seven o'clock all was in readiness for a start.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Signor Polani set out alone in his gondola, and picked up Francis, and four men, at a secluded spot some distance from the house.
Francis
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From this reading Signor Polani set out alone in his gondola, and picked up Francis, and four men, at a secluded spot some distance from the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Signor Polani set out alone in his gondola, and picked up Francis, and four men, at a secluded spot some distance from the house.
gondolanounUS /ˈɡɑːndələ/
a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof
From this reading Signor Polani set out alone in his gondola, and picked up Francis, and four men, at a secluded spot some distance from the house.
grapnelnoun
a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A messenger had been sent, two hours before, to the captain of one of the merchant ships lying in the port.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He at once put ten men into a large boat, and rowed down to within half a mile of the island.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He at once put ten men into a large boat, and rowed down to within half a mile of the island.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Signor Polani set out alone in his gondola, and picked up Francis, and four men, at a secluded spot some distance from the house.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A messenger had been sent, two hours before, to the captain of one of the merchant ships lying in the port.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Signor Polani set out alone in his gondola, and picked up Francis, and four men, at a secluded spot some distance from the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At seven o'clock all was in readiness for a start.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He at once put ten men into a large boat, and rowed down to within half a mile of the island.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading He at once put ten men into a large boat, and rowed down to within half a mile of the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He at once put ten men into a large boat, and rowed down to within half a mile of the island.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading A messenger had been sent, two hours before, to the captain of one of the merchant ships lying in the port.
the force of workers available
From this reading Signor Polani set out alone in his gondola, and picked up Francis, and four men, at a secluded spot some distance from the house.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading A messenger had been sent, two hours before, to the captain of one of the merchant ships lying in the port.
a person who carries a message
From this reading A messenger had been sent, two hours before, to the captain of one of the merchant ships lying in the port.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He at once put ten men into a large boat, and rowed down to within half a mile of the island.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
Nicolo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
not any; not one
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At seven o'clock all was in readiness for a start.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A messenger had been sent, two hours before, to the captain of one of the merchant ships lying in the port.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
on one occasion
From this reading He at once put ten men into a large boat, and rowed down to within half a mile of the island.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A messenger had been sent, two hours before, to the captain of one of the merchant ships lying in the port.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Signor Polani set out alone in his gondola, and picked up Francis, and four men, at a secluded spot some distance from the house.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
overhaulverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːl/
travel past
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Signor Polani set out alone in his gondola, and picked up Francis, and four men, at a secluded spot some distance from the house.
Polani
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From this reading Signor Polani set out alone in his gondola, and picked up Francis, and four men, at a secluded spot some distance from the house.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading A messenger had been sent, two hours before, to the captain of one of the merchant ships lying in the port.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He at once put ten men into a large boat, and rowed down to within half a mile of the island.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading At seven o'clock all was in readiness for a start.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading He at once put ten men into a large boat, and rowed down to within half a mile of the island.
San
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From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading Signor Polani set out alone in his gondola, and picked up Francis, and four men, at a secluded spot some distance from the house.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A messenger had been sent, two hours before, to the captain of one of the merchant ships lying in the port.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Signor Polani set out alone in his gondola, and picked up Francis, and four men, at a secluded spot some distance from the house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading At seven o'clock all was in readiness for a start.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading A messenger had been sent, two hours before, to the captain of one of the merchant ships lying in the port.
SignornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading Signor Polani set out alone in his gondola, and picked up Francis, and four men, at a secluded spot some distance from the house.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Signor Polani set out alone in his gondola, and picked up Francis, and four men, at a secluded spot some distance from the house.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Signor Polani set out alone in his gondola, and picked up Francis, and four men, at a secluded spot some distance from the house.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At seven o'clock all was in readiness for a start.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He at once put ten men into a large boat, and rowed down to within half a mile of the island.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Signor Polani set out alone in his gondola, and picked up Francis, and four men, at a secluded spot some distance from the house.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Here a grapnel was thrown overboard, most of the men lay down in the bottom, and the captain, according to his instructions, kept a sharp lookout to see that no boat left San Nicolo--his instructions being to overhaul any boat coming out, and to see that no one was concealed on board it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A messenger had been sent, two hours before, to the captain of one of the merchant ships lying in the port.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A messenger had been sent, two hours before, to the captain of one of the merchant ships lying in the port.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Signor Polani set out alone in his gondola, and picked up Francis, and four men, at a secluded spot some distance from the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At seven o'clock all was in readiness for a start.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He at once put ten men into a large boat, and rowed down to within half a mile of the island.
