personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading That afternoon they boarded the yacht, and Katherine renewed her acquaintance with Jimmy Foote.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading That afternoon they boarded the yacht, and Katherine renewed her acquaintance with Jimmy Foote.
in addition
From this reading Maas was also introduced to her, and paid her the usual compliments upon her engagement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That afternoon they boarded the yacht, and Katherine renewed her acquaintance with Jimmy Foote.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Some day," he said, as they stood together upon the bridge, looking at the harbour and watching the variety of shipping around them, "this vessel will be your own property.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The pleasure she derived from it, however, was as nothing compared with that of her lover, who never for one instant left her side.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Later she explored the yacht from stem to stern, expressing her delight at the completeness of every detail.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Some day," he said, as they stood together upon the bridge, looking at the harbour and watching the variety of shipping around them, "this vessel will be your own property.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading That afternoon they boarded the yacht, and Katherine renewed her acquaintance with Jimmy Foote.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading "Some day," he said, as they stood together upon the bridge, looking at the harbour and watching the variety of shipping around them, "this vessel will be your own property.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading The pleasure she derived from it, however, was as nothing compared with that of her lover, who never for one instant left her side.
completenessnounUS /kəmˈpliːtnəs/
the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed
From this reading Later she explored the yacht from stem to stern, expressing her delight at the completeness of every detail.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading Maas was also introduced to her, and paid her the usual compliments upon her engagement.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Some day," he said, as they stood together upon the bridge, looking at the harbour and watching the variety of shipping around them, "this vessel will be your own property.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Later she explored the yacht from stem to stern, expressing her delight at the completeness of every detail.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading The pleasure she derived from it, however, was as nothing compared with that of her lover, who never for one instant left her side.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Later she explored the yacht from stem to stern, expressing her delight at the completeness of every detail.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Maas was also introduced to her, and paid her the usual compliments upon her engagement.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Later she explored the yacht from stem to stern, expressing her delight at the completeness of every detail.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Later she explored the yacht from stem to stern, expressing her delight at the completeness of every detail.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading Later she explored the yacht from stem to stern, expressing her delight at the completeness of every detail.
Foote
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From this reading That afternoon they boarded the yacht, and Katherine renewed her acquaintance with Jimmy Foote.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The pleasure she derived from it, however, was as nothing compared with that of her lover, who never for one instant left her side.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Later she explored the yacht from stem to stern, expressing her delight at the completeness of every detail.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading "Some day," he said, as they stood together upon the bridge, looking at the harbour and watching the variety of shipping around them, "this vessel will be your own property.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Some day," he said, as they stood together upon the bridge, looking at the harbour and watching the variety of shipping around them, "this vessel will be your own property.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That afternoon they boarded the yacht, and Katherine renewed her acquaintance with Jimmy Foote.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The pleasure she derived from it, however, was as nothing compared with that of her lover, who never for one instant left her side.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The pleasure she derived from it, however, was as nothing compared with that of her lover, who never for one instant left her side.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Maas was also introduced to her, and paid her the usual compliments upon her engagement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The pleasure she derived from it, however, was as nothing compared with that of her lover, who never for one instant left her side.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading That afternoon they boarded the yacht, and Katherine renewed her acquaintance with Jimmy Foote.
Katherine
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From this reading That afternoon they boarded the yacht, and Katherine renewed her acquaintance with Jimmy Foote.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later she explored the yacht from stem to stern, expressing her delight at the completeness of every detail.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The pleasure she derived from it, however, was as nothing compared with that of her lover, who never for one instant left her side.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Some day," he said, as they stood together upon the bridge, looking at the harbour and watching the variety of shipping around them, "this vessel will be your own property.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The pleasure she derived from it, however, was as nothing compared with that of her lover, who never for one instant left her side.
Maas
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From this reading Maas was also introduced to her, and paid her the usual compliments upon her engagement.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The pleasure she derived from it, however, was as nothing compared with that of her lover, who never for one instant left her side.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The pleasure she derived from it, however, was as nothing compared with that of her lover, who never for one instant left her side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Later she explored the yacht from stem to stern, expressing her delight at the completeness of every detail.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The pleasure she derived from it, however, was as nothing compared with that of her lover, who never for one instant left her side.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Some day," he said, as they stood together upon the bridge, looking at the harbour and watching the variety of shipping around them, "this vessel will be your own property.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Maas was also introduced to her, and paid her the usual compliments upon her engagement.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The pleasure she derived from it, however, was as nothing compared with that of her lover, who never for one instant left her side.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading "Some day," he said, as they stood together upon the bridge, looking at the harbour and watching the variety of shipping around them, "this vessel will be your own property.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading That afternoon they boarded the yacht, and Katherine renewed her acquaintance with Jimmy Foote.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Some day," he said, as they stood together upon the bridge, looking at the harbour and watching the variety of shipping around them, "this vessel will be your own property.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Later she explored the yacht from stem to stern, expressing her delight at the completeness of every detail.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading "Some day," he said, as they stood together upon the bridge, looking at the harbour and watching the variety of shipping around them, "this vessel will be your own property.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The pleasure she derived from it, however, was as nothing compared with that of her lover, who never for one instant left her side.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Some day," he said, as they stood together upon the bridge, looking at the harbour and watching the variety of shipping around them, "this vessel will be your own property.
stemnounUS /stem/
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading Later she explored the yacht from stem to stern, expressing her delight at the completeness of every detail.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Later she explored the yacht from stem to stern, expressing her delight at the completeness of every detail.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Some day," he said, as they stood together upon the bridge, looking at the harbour and watching the variety of shipping around them, "this vessel will be your own property.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That afternoon they boarded the yacht, and Katherine renewed her acquaintance with Jimmy Foote.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That afternoon they boarded the yacht, and Katherine renewed her acquaintance with Jimmy Foote.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Some day," he said, as they stood together upon the bridge, looking at the harbour and watching the variety of shipping around them, "this vessel will be your own property.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That afternoon they boarded the yacht, and Katherine renewed her acquaintance with Jimmy Foote.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Some day," he said, as they stood together upon the bridge, looking at the harbour and watching the variety of shipping around them, "this vessel will be your own property.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Maas was also introduced to her, and paid her the usual compliments upon her engagement.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Some day," he said, as they stood together upon the bridge, looking at the harbour and watching the variety of shipping around them, "this vessel will be your own property.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Maas was also introduced to her, and paid her the usual compliments upon her engagement.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Maas was also introduced to her, and paid her the usual compliments upon her engagement.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading "Some day," he said, as they stood together upon the bridge, looking at the harbour and watching the variety of shipping around them, "this vessel will be your own property.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading "Some day," he said, as they stood together upon the bridge, looking at the harbour and watching the variety of shipping around them, "this vessel will be your own property.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maas was also introduced to her, and paid her the usual compliments upon her engagement.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "Some day," he said, as they stood together upon the bridge, looking at the harbour and watching the variety of shipping around them, "this vessel will be your own property.
which person or people
From this reading The pleasure she derived from it, however, was as nothing compared with that of her lover, who never for one instant left her side.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Some day," he said, as they stood together upon the bridge, looking at the harbour and watching the variety of shipping around them, "this vessel will be your own property.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That afternoon they boarded the yacht, and Katherine renewed her acquaintance with Jimmy Foote.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading That afternoon they boarded the yacht, and Katherine renewed her acquaintance with Jimmy Foote.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Some day," he said, as they stood together upon the bridge, looking at the harbour and watching the variety of shipping around them, "this vessel will be your own property.
