used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading But Cliff agreed with his father and with Joe Anderson, “Andy,” that it was unwise.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Nicky was all set to start up the Rio Patuca.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading But Cliff agreed with his father and with Joe Anderson, “Andy,” that it was unwise.
Andy
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From this reading But Cliff agreed with his father and with Joe Anderson, “Andy,” that it was unwise.
Bello
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From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Cliff agreed with his father and with Joe Anderson, “Andy,” that it was unwise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading But Cliff agreed with his father and with Joe Anderson, “Andy,” that it was unwise.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Then there were long days of waiting.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
epidemicsnounUS /ˌepəˈdemɪks/
plural of “epidemic” — a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But Cliff agreed with his father and with Joe Anderson, “Andy,” that it was unwise.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
gearsnounUS /ɡɪrz/
plural of “gear” — a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
hammeredadjectiveUS /ˈhæmərd/
shaped or worked with a hammer and often showing hammer marks
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Cliff agreed with his father and with Joe Anderson, “Andy,” that it was unwise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
infectedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfektɪd/
containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Cliff agreed with his father and with Joe Anderson, “Andy,” that it was unwise.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Cliff agreed with his father and with Joe Anderson, “Andy,” that it was unwise.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
and nothing more
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
lagoonnounUS /ləˈɡuːn/
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
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 Then there were long days of waiting.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
MosquitonounUS /məˈskiːtoʊ/
two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
Nicky
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nicky was all set to start up the Rio Patuca.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then there were long days of waiting.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
on one occasion
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
go across or through
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
Patuca
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nicky was all set to start up the Rio Patuca.
PortonounUS /ˈpɔːrtoʊ/
port city in northwest Portugal; noted for port wine
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
propellernounUS /prəˈpelər/
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
quarantinenounUS /ˈkwɔːrəntiːn/
enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading Nicky was all set to start up the Rio Patuca.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Nicky was all set to start up the Rio Patuca.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
move hurridly
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Nicky was all set to start up the Rio Patuca.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Cliff agreed with his father and with Joe Anderson, “Andy,” that it was unwise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there were long days of waiting.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then there were long days of waiting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nicky was all set to start up the Rio Patuca.
unwiseadjectiveUS /ənˈwaɪz/
showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom
From this reading But Cliff agreed with his father and with Joe Anderson, “Andy,” that it was unwise.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Nicky was all set to start up the Rio Patuca.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Then there were long days of waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then there were long days of waiting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A FALSE MESSAGE With her propeller hammered out by slow, careful work, and with new gears in her speed changing device, the _Porto Bello_ was once more ready for the sea.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although the large village of the Mosquito Indians just a short way up the lagoon was not yet infected, villages beyond it were suffering from yellow fever epidemics and the older heads judged that the boat could not pass the inevitable quarantine.
