used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It's a sort of guide wall, to protect the locks.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And each lock has several gates.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You know there are three locks at this end; or, rather, six, two series of three each.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You know there are three locks at this end; or, rather, six, two series of three each.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "That's the central pier," the captain informed him.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading "That's the central pier," the captain informed him.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading You know there are three locks at this end; or, rather, six, two series of three each.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading You know there are three locks at this end; or, rather, six, two series of three each.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading And each lock has several gates.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading "It's a sort of guide wall, to protect the locks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And each lock has several gates.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "That's the central pier," the captain informed him.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading "That's the central pier," the captain informed him.
It's
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From this reading "It's a sort of guide wall, to protect the locks.
juttingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌtɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know there are three locks at this end; or, rather, six, two series of three each.
fasten with a lock
From this reading And each lock has several gates.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It's a sort of guide wall, to protect the locks.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You know there are three locks at this end; or, rather, six, two series of three each.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading "That's the central pier," the captain informed him.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading "It's a sort of guide wall, to protect the locks.
on the contrary
From this reading You know there are three locks at this end; or, rather, six, two series of three each.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading You know there are three locks at this end; or, rather, six, two series of three each.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading And each lock has several gates.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading You know there are three locks at this end; or, rather, six, two series of three each.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "It's a sort of guide wall, to protect the locks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
That's
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From this reading "That's the central pier," the captain informed him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading You know there are three locks at this end; or, rather, six, two series of three each.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You know there are three locks at this end; or, rather, six, two series of three each.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading You know there are three locks at this end; or, rather, six, two series of three each.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It's a sort of guide wall, to protect the locks.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading You know there are three locks at this end; or, rather, six, two series of three each.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading "It's a sort of guide wall, to protect the locks.
What's
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From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
at the time that
From this reading ALMOST AN ACCIDENT "What's that big, long affair, jutting out so far from the locks?" asked Blake, when the tug had approached nearer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know there are three locks at this end; or, rather, six, two series of three each.
