used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A fishing fleet off the coast showed tints of pearl, and thin threads of masts above the quiet sea.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The sun had not yet peeped over the Antique coast range, but the mountain flanks were outlined in soft mauve and gray against the glowing sky.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
AntiqueadjectiveUS /ænˈtiːk/
made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
From this reading The sun had not yet peeped over the Antique coast range, but the mountain flanks were outlined in soft mauve and gray against the glowing sky.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
billowsnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sun had not yet peeped over the Antique coast range, but the mountain flanks were outlined in soft mauve and gray against the glowing sky.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The sun had not yet peeped over the Antique coast range, but the mountain flanks were outlined in soft mauve and gray against the glowing sky.
Cuyo
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From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
disporting
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From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
remove the dust from
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
being one more than seven
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading A fishing fleet off the coast showed tints of pearl, and thin threads of masts above the quiet sea.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
flanksnounUS /flæŋks/
plural of “flank” — the side of military or naval formation
From this reading The sun had not yet peeped over the Antique coast range, but the mountain flanks were outlined in soft mauve and gray against the glowing sky.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading A fishing fleet off the coast showed tints of pearl, and thin threads of masts above the quiet sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The sun had not yet peeped over the Antique coast range, but the mountain flanks were outlined in soft mauve and gray against the glowing sky.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The sun had not yet peeped over the Antique coast range, but the mountain flanks were outlined in soft mauve and gray against the glowing sky.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun had not yet peeped over the Antique coast range, but the mountain flanks were outlined in soft mauve and gray against the glowing sky.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
Jose
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From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
lorchas
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From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading A fishing fleet off the coast showed tints of pearl, and thin threads of masts above the quiet sea.
mauveadjectiveUS /mɔːv/
of a pale to moderate greyish violet color
From this reading The sun had not yet peeped over the Antique coast range, but the mountain flanks were outlined in soft mauve and gray against the glowing sky.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The sun had not yet peeped over the Antique coast range, but the mountain flanks were outlined in soft mauve and gray against the glowing sky.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sun had not yet peeped over the Antique coast range, but the mountain flanks were outlined in soft mauve and gray against the glowing sky.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A fishing fleet off the coast showed tints of pearl, and thin threads of masts above the quiet sea.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading The sun had not yet peeped over the Antique coast range, but the mountain flanks were outlined in soft mauve and gray against the glowing sky.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sun had not yet peeped over the Antique coast range, but the mountain flanks were outlined in soft mauve and gray against the glowing sky.
particlenounUS /ˈpɑːrtəkəl/
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading A fishing fleet off the coast showed tints of pearl, and thin threads of masts above the quiet sea.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading The sun had not yet peeped over the Antique coast range, but the mountain flanks were outlined in soft mauve and gray against the glowing sky.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading A fishing fleet off the coast showed tints of pearl, and thin threads of masts above the quiet sea.
radiantlyadverb
in a radiant manner
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The sun had not yet peeped over the Antique coast range, but the mountain flanks were outlined in soft mauve and gray against the glowing sky.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
San
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From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
sapphireadjectiveUS /ˈsæfaɪər/
of something having the color of a blue sapphire
From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A fishing fleet off the coast showed tints of pearl, and thin threads of masts above the quiet sea.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A fishing fleet off the coast showed tints of pearl, and thin threads of masts above the quiet sea.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sun had not yet peeped over the Antique coast range, but the mountain flanks were outlined in soft mauve and gray against the glowing sky.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The sun had not yet peeped over the Antique coast range, but the mountain flanks were outlined in soft mauve and gray against the glowing sky.
spring-like
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From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
having a supporting base
From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
a lightweight cord
From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had not yet peeped over the Antique coast range, but the mountain flanks were outlined in soft mauve and gray against the glowing sky.
tackverbUS /tæk/
fasten with tacks
From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
carry out
From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading A fishing fleet off the coast showed tints of pearl, and thin threads of masts above the quiet sea.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading A fishing fleet off the coast showed tints of pearl, and thin threads of masts above the quiet sea.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading A fishing fleet off the coast showed tints of pearl, and thin threads of masts above the quiet sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On a certain cloudless September morning eight months later, five persons were merrily disporting themselves in the warm billows that rolled upon the island beach.
WestwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
at the time that
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was one of those radiantly clear mornings which so often occur in the tropical rainy seasons when every particle of dust has been washed out of the air, and the morning breeze is of a spring-like freshness.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Westward there was a sapphire expanse, and a whole string of lorchas, every inch of canvas set to take advantage of the fresh wind, standing across on a tack for San Jose or Cuyo.
but in spite of that
From this reading The sun had not yet peeped over the Antique coast range, but the mountain flanks were outlined in soft mauve and gray against the glowing sky.
