used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
(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 It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading The man was scarred and blistered by wind and wave until he had attained much outward semblance to his craft.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
blisteredverbUS /ˈblɪstərd/
past form of “blister” — get blistered
From this reading The man was scarred and blistered by wind and wave until he had attained much outward semblance to his craft.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The man was scarred and blistered by wind and wave until he had attained much outward semblance to his craft.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The pair consisted of a weather-beaten fisherman and a girl.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
diverseadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrs/
many and different
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading The pair consisted of a weather-beaten fisherman and a girl.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
a young female
From this reading The pair consisted of a weather-beaten fisherman and a girl.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The man was scarred and blistered by wind and wave until he had attained much outward semblance to his craft.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man was scarred and blistered by wind and wave until he had attained much outward semblance to his craft.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
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 THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Nevertheless, man and boat looked reliable.
loungers
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From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man was scarred and blistered by wind and wave until he had attained much outward semblance to his craft.
the force of workers available
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The man was scarred and blistered by wind and wave until he had attained much outward semblance to his craft.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, man and boat looked reliable.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading The man was scarred and blistered by wind and wave until he had attained much outward semblance to his craft.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The pair consisted of a weather-beaten fisherman and a girl.
Penzance
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From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading Nevertheless, man and boat looked reliable.
scarredadjectiveUS /skɑːrd/
deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury
From this reading The man was scarred and blistered by wind and wave until he had attained much outward semblance to his craft.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
From this reading The man was scarred and blistered by wind and wave until he had attained much outward semblance to his craft.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
thriveverbUS /θraɪv/
grow vigorously
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
tobacco-blessed
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From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The man was scarred and blistered by wind and wave until he had attained much outward semblance to his craft.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading THE SIGNAL At the foot of a long flight of steps leading from the boat quay to the placid waters of Penzance harbor a stoutly built craft was moored.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The man was scarred and blistered by wind and wave until he had attained much outward semblance to his craft.
weather-beatenadjective
tanned and coarsened from being outdoors
From this reading The pair consisted of a weather-beaten fisherman and a girl.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
in or at the place that
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had two occupants this bright January morning, and they were sufficiently diverse in appearance to attract the attention of the local squad of that great army of loungers which seems to thrive in tobacco-blessed content at all places where men go down to the sea in ships.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The man was scarred and blistered by wind and wave until he had attained much outward semblance to his craft.
