used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I suppose she must be in the fruit trade, and must just have arrived from the Levant.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "I suppose she must be in the fruit trade, and must just have arrived from the Levant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I suppose she must be in the fruit trade, and must just have arrived from the Levant.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I should not be surprised if she had been a yacht at one time.
Bertha
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From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She is not carrying much sail, but she is going along fast.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She is not carrying much sail, but she is going along fast.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I think they would have done better if they had rigged her as a fore-and-aft schooner instead of putting those heavy yards on the foremast.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading She is not carrying much sail, but she is going along fast.
fore-and-aftadjective
parallel with the keel of a boat or ship
From this reading I think they would have done better if they had rigged her as a fore-and-aft schooner instead of putting those heavy yards on the foremast.
foremastnoun
the mast nearest the bow in vessels with two or more masts
From this reading I think they would have done better if they had rigged her as a fore-and-aft schooner instead of putting those heavy yards on the foremast.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading "I suppose she must be in the fruit trade, and must just have arrived from the Levant.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
the act of departing
From this reading She is not carrying much sail, but she is going along fast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I should not be surprised if she had been a yacht at one time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I suppose she must be in the fruit trade, and must just have arrived from the Levant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading I think they would have done better if they had rigged her as a fore-and-aft schooner instead of putting those heavy yards on the foremast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I think they would have done better if they had rigged her as a fore-and-aft schooner instead of putting those heavy yards on the foremast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose she must be in the fruit trade, and must just have arrived from the Levant.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I should not be surprised if she had been a yacht at one time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I suppose she must be in the fruit trade, and must just have arrived from the Levant.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading I think they would have done better if they had rigged her as a fore-and-aft schooner instead of putting those heavy yards on the foremast.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
and nothing more
From this reading "I suppose she must be in the fruit trade, and must just have arrived from the Levant.
LevantnounUS /ləˈvænt/
a heavy morocco often used in bookbinding
From this reading "I suppose she must be in the fruit trade, and must just have arrived from the Levant.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
Mallett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She is not carrying much sail, but she is going along fast.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I suppose she must be in the fruit trade, and must just have arrived from the Levant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I should not be surprised if she had been a yacht at one time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I think they would have done better if they had rigged her as a fore-and-aft schooner instead of putting those heavy yards on the foremast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I think they would have done better if they had rigged her as a fore-and-aft schooner instead of putting those heavy yards on the foremast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I should not be surprised if she had been a yacht at one time.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading I think they would have done better if they had rigged her as a fore-and-aft schooner instead of putting those heavy yards on the foremast.
riggedadjectiveUS /rɪɡd/
fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)
From this reading I think they would have done better if they had rigged her as a fore-and-aft schooner instead of putting those heavy yards on the foremast.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading She is not carrying much sail, but she is going along fast.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I suppose she must be in the fruit trade, and must just have arrived from the Levant.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should not be surprised if she had been a yacht at one time.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose she must be in the fruit trade, and must just have arrived from the Levant.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I should not be surprised if she had been a yacht at one time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I think they would have done better if they had rigged her as a fore-and-aft schooner instead of putting those heavy yards on the foremast.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think they would have done better if they had rigged her as a fore-and-aft schooner instead of putting those heavy yards on the foremast.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I think they would have done better if they had rigged her as a fore-and-aft schooner instead of putting those heavy yards on the foremast.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I should not be surprised if she had been a yacht at one time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading "I suppose she must be in the fruit trade, and must just have arrived from the Levant.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is an uncommonly pretty trading schooner, Bertha," Frank Mallett said, as he rose from his chair to get a better look at a craft that was passing along to the eastward.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I think they would have done better if they had rigged her as a fore-and-aft schooner instead of putting those heavy yards on the foremast.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading I should not be surprised if she had been a yacht at one time.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading I think they would have done better if they had rigged her as a fore-and-aft schooner instead of putting those heavy yards on the foremast.
