used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That bay is a wonderful place to sail in.
Amy
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From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading "That bay is a wonderful place to sail in.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Why, you can scarcely see the port on the other side of it.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading "We might have shipped our new canoe down here and had some fun," Amy said.
defendsverbUS /dɪˈfendz/
third-person singular of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading And the island defends it from the sea.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "We might have shipped our new canoe down here and had some fun," Amy said.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And the island defends it from the sea.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "We might have shipped our new canoe down here and had some fun," Amy said.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We might have shipped our new canoe down here and had some fun," Amy said.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "We might have shipped our new canoe down here and had some fun," Amy said.
hikenounUS /haɪk/
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
inletnounUS /ˈɪnlet/
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That bay is a wonderful place to sail in.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Why, you can scarcely see the port on the other side of it.
Jessie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
Nell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "We might have shipped our new canoe down here and had some fun," Amy said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Why, you can scarcely see the port on the other side of it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We might have shipped our new canoe down here and had some fun," Amy said.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "That bay is a wonderful place to sail in.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Why, you can scarcely see the port on the other side of it.
rowboatsnounUS /ˈroʊboʊts/
plural of “rowboat” — a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We might have shipped our new canoe down here and had some fun," Amy said.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "That bay is a wonderful place to sail in.
sailboatsnounUS /ˈseɪlboʊts/
plural of “sailboat” — a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
only a very short time before
From this reading Why, you can scarcely see the port on the other side of it.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading And the island defends it from the sea.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Why, you can scarcely see the port on the other side of it.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
shippedverbUS /ʃɪpt/
inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially
From this reading "We might have shipped our new canoe down here and had some fun," Amy said.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Why, you can scarcely see the port on the other side of it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "We might have shipped our new canoe down here and had some fun," Amy said.
spiedverbUS /spaɪd/
inflected form of “spy” — catch sight of
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
TEMPESTnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That bay is a wonderful place to sail in.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We might have shipped our new canoe down here and had some fun," Amy said.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE TEMPEST Jessie, Amy, and Nell had spied, on their hike and picnic, an inlet in the shore of the island facing the mainland, on the sands of which were several fish houses and several rowboats and small sailboats that the girls were sure might be had for hire.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, you can scarcely see the port on the other side of it.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "That bay is a wonderful place to sail in.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Why, you can scarcely see the port on the other side of it.
