used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The cockleshell of the Atlantic billows had become a thing of pride in the shelter of Farewell Cove.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Her predecessor, the _Lizzie_, had never risen above her humble station.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her decks were wide and clean.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading The cockleshell of the Atlantic billows had become a thing of pride in the shelter of Farewell Cove.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The cockleshell of the Atlantic billows had become a thing of pride in the shelter of Farewell Cove.
billowsnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
From this reading The cockleshell of the Atlantic billows had become a thing of pride in the shelter of Farewell Cove.
BULLnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading BULL LEARNS CONDITIONS The _Myra_ ploughed her leisurely way up the cove.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Her decks were wide and clean.
cockleshellnoun
a small light flimsy boat
From this reading The cockleshell of the Atlantic billows had become a thing of pride in the shelter of Farewell Cove.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading BULL LEARNS CONDITIONS The _Myra_ ploughed her leisurely way up the cove.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading BULL LEARNS CONDITIONS The _Myra_ ploughed her leisurely way up the cove.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Her decks were wide and clean.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading There was dignity in the steadiness with which she glided through the still waters.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The cockleshell of the Atlantic billows had become a thing of pride in the shelter of Farewell Cove.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading There was dignity in the steadiness with which she glided through the still waters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The cockleshell of the Atlantic billows had become a thing of pride in the shelter of Farewell Cove.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BULL LEARNS CONDITIONS The _Myra_ ploughed her leisurely way up the cove.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Her predecessor, the _Lizzie_, had never risen above her humble station.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was dignity in the steadiness with which she glided through the still waters.
LEARNSverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading BULL LEARNS CONDITIONS The _Myra_ ploughed her leisurely way up the cove.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading BULL LEARNS CONDITIONS The _Myra_ ploughed her leisurely way up the cove.
Lizzie
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From this reading Her predecessor, the _Lizzie_, had never risen above her humble station.
Myra
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From this reading BULL LEARNS CONDITIONS The _Myra_ ploughed her leisurely way up the cove.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Her predecessor, the _Lizzie_, had never risen above her humble station.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The cockleshell of the Atlantic billows had become a thing of pride in the shelter of Farewell Cove.
ploughedadjectiveUS /plaʊd/
(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow
From this reading BULL LEARNS CONDITIONS The _Myra_ ploughed her leisurely way up the cove.
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading Her predecessor, the _Lizzie_, had never risen above her humble station.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The cockleshell of the Atlantic billows had become a thing of pride in the shelter of Farewell Cove.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Her predecessor, the _Lizzie_, had never risen above her humble station.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was dignity in the steadiness with which she glided through the still waters.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The cockleshell of the Atlantic billows had become a thing of pride in the shelter of Farewell Cove.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Her predecessor, the _Lizzie_, had never risen above her humble station.
steadinessnounUS /ˈstedinɪs/
freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
From this reading There was dignity in the steadiness with which she glided through the still waters.
not in physical motion
From this reading There was dignity in the steadiness with which she glided through the still waters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BULL LEARNS CONDITIONS The _Myra_ ploughed her leisurely way up the cove.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was dignity in the steadiness with which she glided through the still waters.
a special situation
From this reading The cockleshell of the Atlantic billows had become a thing of pride in the shelter of Farewell Cove.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was dignity in the steadiness with which she glided through the still waters.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BULL LEARNS CONDITIONS The _Myra_ ploughed her leisurely way up the cove.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was dignity in the steadiness with which she glided through the still waters.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading There was dignity in the steadiness with which she glided through the still waters.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading BULL LEARNS CONDITIONS The _Myra_ ploughed her leisurely way up the cove.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her decks were wide and clean.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was dignity in the steadiness with which she glided through the still waters.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Her decks were wide and clean.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was dignity in the steadiness with which she glided through the still waters.
