used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
eagerly desirous
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading "We'll go ashore," said Jack, "and see what news we can learn.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's the program?" asked Walter, as the motor ceased its throbbing.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
Bassin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I'm not very hopeful, but we may pick up something."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "We'll go ashore," said Jack, "and see what news we can learn.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "What's the program?" asked Walter, as the motor ceased its throbbing.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
Christianstad
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
Croix
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
DusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "We'll go ashore," said Jack, "and see what news we can learn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading I'm not very hopeful, but we may pick up something."
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm not very hopeful, but we may pick up something."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "We'll go ashore," said Jack, "and see what news we can learn.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "We'll go ashore," said Jack, "and see what news we can learn.
locallyadverbUS /ˈloʊkəli/
by a particular locality
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I'm not very hopeful, but we may pick up something."
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading "What's the program?" asked Walter, as the motor ceased its throbbing.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "We'll go ashore," said Jack, "and see what news we can learn.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
the local environment
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
select carefully from a group
From this reading I'm not very hopeful, but we may pick up something."
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "What's the program?" asked Walter, as the motor ceased its throbbing.
on the contrary
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We'll go ashore," said Jack, "and see what news we can learn.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "We'll go ashore," said Jack, "and see what news we can learn.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I'm not very hopeful, but we may pick up something."
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
TartarnounUS /ˈtɑːrtər/
a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
threadedadjectiveUS /ˈθredɪd/
(of bolts or screws) having screw threads
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading "What's the program?" asked Walter, as the motor ceased its throbbing.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I'm not very hopeful, but we may pick up something."
precisely as stated
From this reading I'm not very hopeful, but we may pick up something."
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "What's the program?" asked Walter, as the motor ceased its throbbing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The boat had threaded its way through a rather treacherous channel, caused by the then shallow parts of the basin, and had come to rest not far from shore.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We'll go ashore," said Jack, "and see what news we can learn.
We'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll go ashore," said Jack, "and see what news we can learn.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "We'll go ashore," said Jack, "and see what news we can learn.
What's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's the program?" asked Walter, as the motor ceased its throbbing.
at the time that
From this reading ANXIOUS NIGHTS Dusk had begun to settle over the harbor of Christianstad, or Bassin, as the capital of St. Croix is locally known, when the anchor of the Tartar was dropped into the mud.
