used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
anew
From this reading "Great to be home again, isn't it, old fellow?" asked Raynor, coming up to Jack as a dozen puffing tugs nosed the towering _Columbia_ into her dock.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The arrival of the _Columbia_ at her dock the next day was in the nature of an ovation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The arrival of the _Columbia_ at her dock the next day was in the nature of an ovation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Great to be home again, isn't it, old fellow?" asked Raynor, coming up to Jack as a dozen puffing tugs nosed the towering _Columbia_ into her dock.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Great to be home again, isn't it, old fellow?" asked Raynor, coming up to Jack as a dozen puffing tugs nosed the towering _Columbia_ into her dock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The arrival of the _Columbia_ at her dock the next day was in the nature of an ovation.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Great to be home again, isn't it, old fellow?" asked Raynor, coming up to Jack as a dozen puffing tugs nosed the towering _Columbia_ into her dock.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading News of the dramatic rescue of the crew of the _Oriana_, wirelessed at the time of the occurrence to the newspapers, had inflamed public interest in the big ship too, and her subsequent doings had been eagerly followed in the dailies.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading News of the dramatic rescue of the crew of the _Oriana_, wirelessed at the time of the occurrence to the newspapers, had inflamed public interest in the big ship too, and her subsequent doings had been eagerly followed in the dailies.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading The arrival of the _Columbia_ at her dock the next day was in the nature of an ovation.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Great to be home again, isn't it, old fellow?" asked Raynor, coming up to Jack as a dozen puffing tugs nosed the towering _Columbia_ into her dock.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading News of the dramatic rescue of the crew of the _Oriana_, wirelessed at the time of the occurrence to the newspapers, had inflamed public interest in the big ship too, and her subsequent doings had been eagerly followed in the dailies.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
dailiesnounUS /ˈdeɪliz/
plural of “daily” — a newspaper that is published every day
From this reading News of the dramatic rescue of the crew of the _Oriana_, wirelessed at the time of the occurrence to the newspapers, had inflamed public interest in the big ship too, and her subsequent doings had been eagerly followed in the dailies.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The arrival of the _Columbia_ at her dock the next day was in the nature of an ovation.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading The arrival of the _Columbia_ at her dock the next day was in the nature of an ovation.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading News of the dramatic rescue of the crew of the _Oriana_, wirelessed at the time of the occurrence to the newspapers, had inflamed public interest in the big ship too, and her subsequent doings had been eagerly followed in the dailies.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "Great to be home again, isn't it, old fellow?" asked Raynor, coming up to Jack as a dozen puffing tugs nosed the towering _Columbia_ into her dock.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading News of the dramatic rescue of the crew of the _Oriana_, wirelessed at the time of the occurrence to the newspapers, had inflamed public interest in the big ship too, and her subsequent doings had been eagerly followed in the dailies.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading News of the dramatic rescue of the crew of the _Oriana_, wirelessed at the time of the occurrence to the newspapers, had inflamed public interest in the big ship too, and her subsequent doings had been eagerly followed in the dailies.
England'snounUS /ˈɪŋɡləndz/
possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
a boy or man
From this reading "Great to be home again, isn't it, old fellow?" asked Raynor, coming up to Jack as a dozen puffing tugs nosed the towering _Columbia_ into her dock.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading News of the dramatic rescue of the crew of the _Oriana_, wirelessed at the time of the occurrence to the newspapers, had inflamed public interest in the big ship too, and her subsequent doings had been eagerly followed in the dailies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
HailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The arrival of the _Columbia_ at her dock the next day was in the nature of an ovation.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Great to be home again, isn't it, old fellow?" asked Raynor, coming up to Jack as a dozen puffing tugs nosed the towering _Columbia_ into her dock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The arrival of the _Columbia_ at her dock the next day was in the nature of an ovation.
inflamedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfleɪmd/
resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened
From this reading News of the dramatic rescue of the crew of the _Oriana_, wirelessed at the time of the occurrence to the newspapers, had inflamed public interest in the big ship too, and her subsequent doings had been eagerly followed in the dailies.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading News of the dramatic rescue of the crew of the _Oriana_, wirelessed at the time of the occurrence to the newspapers, had inflamed public interest in the big ship too, and her subsequent doings had been eagerly followed in the dailies.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Great to be home again, isn't it, old fellow?" asked Raynor, coming up to Jack as a dozen puffing tugs nosed the towering _Columbia_ into her dock.
isn't
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From this reading "Great to be home again, isn't it, old fellow?" asked Raynor, coming up to Jack as a dozen puffing tugs nosed the towering _Columbia_ into her dock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Great to be home again, isn't it, old fellow?" asked Raynor, coming up to Jack as a dozen puffing tugs nosed the towering _Columbia_ into her dock.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Great to be home again, isn't it, old fellow?" asked Raynor, coming up to Jack as a dozen puffing tugs nosed the towering _Columbia_ into her dock.
linernounUS /ˈlaɪnər/
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The arrival of the _Columbia_ at her dock the next day was in the nature of an ovation.
information about recent and important events
From this reading News of the dramatic rescue of the crew of the _Oriana_, wirelessed at the time of the occurrence to the newspapers, had inflamed public interest in the big ship too, and her subsequent doings had been eagerly followed in the dailies.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading News of the dramatic rescue of the crew of the _Oriana_, wirelessed at the time of the occurrence to the newspapers, had inflamed public interest in the big ship too, and her subsequent doings had been eagerly followed in the dailies.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The arrival of the _Columbia_ at her dock the next day was in the nature of an ovation.
nosedadjectiveUS /noʊzd/
having a nose (either literal or metaphoric) especially of a specified kind
From this reading "Great to be home again, isn't it, old fellow?" asked Raynor, coming up to Jack as a dozen puffing tugs nosed the towering _Columbia_ into her dock.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading News of the dramatic rescue of the crew of the _Oriana_, wirelessed at the time of the occurrence to the newspapers, had inflamed public interest in the big ship too, and her subsequent doings had been eagerly followed in the dailies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The arrival of the _Columbia_ at her dock the next day was in the nature of an ovation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Great to be home again, isn't it, old fellow?" asked Raynor, coming up to Jack as a dozen puffing tugs nosed the towering _Columbia_ into her dock.
Oriana
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading News of the dramatic rescue of the crew of the _Oriana_, wirelessed at the time of the occurrence to the newspapers, had inflamed public interest in the big ship too, and her subsequent doings had been eagerly followed in the dailies.
ovationnounUS /oʊˈveɪʃən/
enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
From this reading The arrival of the _Columbia_ at her dock the next day was in the nature of an ovation.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading News of the dramatic rescue of the crew of the _Oriana_, wirelessed at the time of the occurrence to the newspapers, had inflamed public interest in the big ship too, and her subsequent doings had been eagerly followed in the dailies.
puffingnounUS /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
From this reading "Great to be home again, isn't it, old fellow?" asked Raynor, coming up to Jack as a dozen puffing tugs nosed the towering _Columbia_ into her dock.
Raynor
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From this reading "Great to be home again, isn't it, old fellow?" asked Raynor, coming up to Jack as a dozen puffing tugs nosed the towering _Columbia_ into her dock.
free from harm or evil
From this reading News of the dramatic rescue of the crew of the _Oriana_, wirelessed at the time of the occurrence to the newspapers, had inflamed public interest in the big ship too, and her subsequent doings had been eagerly followed in the dailies.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading THE "SUITABLE REWARD."
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
transport commercially
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading News of the dramatic rescue of the crew of the _Oriana_, wirelessed at the time of the occurrence to the newspapers, had inflamed public interest in the big ship too, and her subsequent doings had been eagerly followed in the dailies.
SUITABLEadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading THE "SUITABLE REWARD."
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "SUITABLE REWARD."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading News of the dramatic rescue of the crew of the _Oriana_, wirelessed at the time of the occurrence to the newspapers, had inflamed public interest in the big ship too, and her subsequent doings had been eagerly followed in the dailies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading News of the dramatic rescue of the crew of the _Oriana_, wirelessed at the time of the occurrence to the newspapers, had inflamed public interest in the big ship too, and her subsequent doings had been eagerly followed in the dailies.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading "Great to be home again, isn't it, old fellow?" asked Raynor, coming up to Jack as a dozen puffing tugs nosed the towering _Columbia_ into her dock.
tugsnounUS /tʌɡz/
plural of “tug” — a sudden abrupt pull
From this reading "Great to be home again, isn't it, old fellow?" asked Raynor, coming up to Jack as a dozen puffing tugs nosed the towering _Columbia_ into her dock.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Great to be home again, isn't it, old fellow?" asked Raynor, coming up to Jack as a dozen puffing tugs nosed the towering _Columbia_ into her dock.
vantagenounUS /ˈvæntədʒ/
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The arrival of the _Columbia_ at her dock the next day was in the nature of an ovation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A band played "Hail Columbia," and a dense crowd blocked the docks and adjacent points of vantage to view the great liner which had taken the blue ribbon of the seas from England's crack ship.
wirelessed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading News of the dramatic rescue of the crew of the _Oriana_, wirelessed at the time of the occurrence to the newspapers, had inflamed public interest in the big ship too, and her subsequent doings had been eagerly followed in the dailies.
