used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her feelings were something of those of the explorer suddenly coming upon a new, unguessed world.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
adjustmentnounUS /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading "Old Man" Hardy was at her side, waiting for the adjustment of the gangway.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS The business of making fast the vessel had no interest for Nancy McDonald.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS The business of making fast the vessel had no interest for Nancy McDonald.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was quietly observing her with a sense of enjoyment at the obvious surprise and interest she displayed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS The business of making fast the vessel had no interest for Nancy McDonald.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Her feelings were something of those of the explorer suddenly coming upon a new, unguessed world.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading He was quietly observing her with a sense of enjoyment at the obvious surprise and interest she displayed.
else
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From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading He was quietly observing her with a sense of enjoyment at the obvious surprise and interest she displayed.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
exclusionnounUS /ɪkˈskluːʒən/
the state of being excluded
From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
explorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading Her feelings were something of those of the explorer suddenly coming upon a new, unguessed world.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS The business of making fast the vessel had no interest for Nancy McDonald.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Her feelings were something of those of the explorer suddenly coming upon a new, unguessed world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS The business of making fast the vessel had no interest for Nancy McDonald.
gangwaynoun
a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)
From this reading "Old Man" Hardy was at her side, waiting for the adjustment of the gangway.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS The business of making fast the vessel had no interest for Nancy McDonald.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading "Old Man" Hardy was at her side, waiting for the adjustment of the gangway.
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was quietly observing her with a sense of enjoyment at the obvious surprise and interest she displayed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS The business of making fast the vessel had no interest for Nancy McDonald.
leaptverbUS /lept/
inflected form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS The business of making fast the vessel had no interest for Nancy McDonald.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Old Man" Hardy was at her side, waiting for the adjustment of the gangway.
McDonald
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From this reading AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS The business of making fast the vessel had no interest for Nancy McDonald.
Myra
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From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS The business of making fast the vessel had no interest for Nancy McDonald.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Her feelings were something of those of the explorer suddenly coming upon a new, unguessed world.
not any; not one
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS The business of making fast the vessel had no interest for Nancy McDonald.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading He was quietly observing her with a sense of enjoyment at the obvious surprise and interest she displayed.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading He was quietly observing her with a sense of enjoyment at the obvious surprise and interest she displayed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS The business of making fast the vessel had no interest for Nancy McDonald.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Old Man" Hardy was at her side, waiting for the adjustment of the gangway.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
OUTPOSTSnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/
plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS The business of making fast the vessel had no interest for Nancy McDonald.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
pre-occupied
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From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
with low volume
From this reading He was quietly observing her with a sense of enjoyment at the obvious surprise and interest she displayed.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He was quietly observing her with a sense of enjoyment at the obvious surprise and interest she displayed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was quietly observing her with a sense of enjoyment at the obvious surprise and interest she displayed.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Old Man" Hardy was at her side, waiting for the adjustment of the gangway.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Her feelings were something of those of the explorer suddenly coming upon a new, unguessed world.
steamedadjectiveUS /stiːmd/
cooked in steam
From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Her feelings were something of those of the explorer suddenly coming upon a new, unguessed world.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He was quietly observing her with a sense of enjoyment at the obvious surprise and interest she displayed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS The business of making fast the vessel had no interest for Nancy McDonald.
a special situation
From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Her feelings were something of those of the explorer suddenly coming upon a new, unguessed world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
unguessed
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From this reading Her feelings were something of those of the explorer suddenly coming upon a new, unguessed world.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her feelings were something of those of the explorer suddenly coming upon a new, unguessed world.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF OUTPOSTS The business of making fast the vessel had no interest for Nancy McDonald.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Old Man" Hardy was at her side, waiting for the adjustment of the gangway.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The thing that was about her, the thing that had leapt at her out of the haze hanging over the waters of Farewell Cove, as the _Myra_ steamed to her haven, pre-occupied her to the exclusion of everything else.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her feelings were something of those of the explorer suddenly coming upon a new, unguessed world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was quietly observing her with a sense of enjoyment at the obvious surprise and interest she displayed.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Her feelings were something of those of the explorer suddenly coming upon a new, unguessed world.
