used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Cramped by their narrow quarters on board, it was a relief to roam at large; and the resinous smell that hung about the port was pleasant after the stinging saltness of the spray.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Cramped by their narrow quarters on board, it was a relief to roam at large; and the resinous smell that hung about the port was pleasant after the stinging saltness of the spray.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A great boom of logs was moored near the wharf, and stacks of freshly cut lumber and ugly sawdust heaps rose along the beach.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
anchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A great boom of logs was moored near the wharf, and stacks of freshly cut lumber and ugly sawdust heaps rose along the beach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading A great boom of logs was moored near the wharf, and stacks of freshly cut lumber and ugly sawdust heaps rose along the beach.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind these were tall iron chimney-stacks, clusters of wooden houses, and rows of fire-blackened stumps; then steep, pine-clad hillsides shut the hollow in.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Cramped by their narrow quarters on board, it was a relief to roam at large; and the resinous smell that hung about the port was pleasant after the stinging saltness of the spray.
boomverbUS /buːm/
make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading A great boom of logs was moored near the wharf, and stacks of freshly cut lumber and ugly sawdust heaps rose along the beach.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cramped by their narrow quarters on board, it was a relief to roam at large; and the resinous smell that hung about the port was pleasant after the stinging saltness of the spray.
Cetaceanoun
an order of Eutheria
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
Cetacea's
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From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
chimney-stacks
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From this reading Behind these were tall iron chimney-stacks, clusters of wooden houses, and rows of fire-blackened stumps; then steep, pine-clad hillsides shut the hollow in.
clustersnounUS /ˈklʌstərz/
plural of “cluster” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Behind these were tall iron chimney-stacks, clusters of wooden houses, and rows of fire-blackened stumps; then steep, pine-clad hillsides shut the hollow in.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
CrampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading Cramped by their narrow quarters on board, it was a relief to roam at large; and the resinous smell that hung about the port was pleasant after the stinging saltness of the spray.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading A great boom of logs was moored near the wharf, and stacks of freshly cut lumber and ugly sawdust heaps rose along the beach.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
fire-blackened
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From this reading Behind these were tall iron chimney-stacks, clusters of wooden houses, and rows of fire-blackened stumps; then steep, pine-clad hillsides shut the hollow in.
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading A great boom of logs was moored near the wharf, and stacks of freshly cut lumber and ugly sawdust heaps rose along the beach.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great boom of logs was moored near the wharf, and stacks of freshly cut lumber and ugly sawdust heaps rose along the beach.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading A great boom of logs was moored near the wharf, and stacks of freshly cut lumber and ugly sawdust heaps rose along the beach.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
hillsidesnounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪdz/
plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill
From this reading Behind these were tall iron chimney-stacks, clusters of wooden houses, and rows of fire-blackened stumps; then steep, pine-clad hillsides shut the hollow in.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading Behind these were tall iron chimney-stacks, clusters of wooden houses, and rows of fire-blackened stumps; then steep, pine-clad hillsides shut the hollow in.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Behind these were tall iron chimney-stacks, clusters of wooden houses, and rows of fire-blackened stumps; then steep, pine-clad hillsides shut the hollow in.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Cramped by their narrow quarters on board, it was a relief to roam at large; and the resinous smell that hung about the port was pleasant after the stinging saltness of the spray.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Behind these were tall iron chimney-stacks, clusters of wooden houses, and rows of fire-blackened stumps; then steep, pine-clad hillsides shut the hollow in.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Behind these were tall iron chimney-stacks, clusters of wooden houses, and rows of fire-blackened stumps; then steep, pine-clad hillsides shut the hollow in.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
landlockedadjectiveUS /ˈlændlɑːkt/
surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cramped by their narrow quarters on board, it was a relief to roam at large; and the resinous smell that hung about the port was pleasant after the stinging saltness of the spray.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading A great boom of logs was moored near the wharf, and stacks of freshly cut lumber and ugly sawdust heaps rose along the beach.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading A great boom of logs was moored near the wharf, and stacks of freshly cut lumber and ugly sawdust heaps rose along the beach.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Cramped by their narrow quarters on board, it was a relief to roam at large; and the resinous smell that hung about the port was pleasant after the stinging saltness of the spray.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A great boom of logs was moored near the wharf, and stacks of freshly cut lumber and ugly sawdust heaps rose along the beach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
pine-clad
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From this reading Behind these were tall iron chimney-stacks, clusters of wooden houses, and rows of fire-blackened stumps; then steep, pine-clad hillsides shut the hollow in.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Cramped by their narrow quarters on board, it was a relief to roam at large; and the resinous smell that hung about the port was pleasant after the stinging saltness of the spray.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Cramped by their narrow quarters on board, it was a relief to roam at large; and the resinous smell that hung about the port was pleasant after the stinging saltness of the spray.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Cramped by their narrow quarters on board, it was a relief to roam at large; and the resinous smell that hung about the port was pleasant after the stinging saltness of the spray.
resinousadjective
having the characteristics of pitch or tar
From this reading Cramped by their narrow quarters on board, it was a relief to roam at large; and the resinous smell that hung about the port was pleasant after the stinging saltness of the spray.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Cramped by their narrow quarters on board, it was a relief to roam at large; and the resinous smell that hung about the port was pleasant after the stinging saltness of the spray.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A great boom of logs was moored near the wharf, and stacks of freshly cut lumber and ugly sawdust heaps rose along the beach.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Behind these were tall iron chimney-stacks, clusters of wooden houses, and rows of fire-blackened stumps; then steep, pine-clad hillsides shut the hollow in.
ruffledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌfəld/
shaken into waves or undulations as by wind
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
saltness
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From this reading Cramped by their narrow quarters on board, it was a relief to roam at large; and the resinous smell that hung about the port was pleasant after the stinging saltness of the spray.
sawdustnounUS /ˈsɔːdʌst/
fine particles of wood made by sawing wood
From this reading A great boom of logs was moored near the wharf, and stacks of freshly cut lumber and ugly sawdust heaps rose along the beach.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Behind these were tall iron chimney-stacks, clusters of wooden houses, and rows of fire-blackened stumps; then steep, pine-clad hillsides shut the hollow in.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading Cramped by their narrow quarters on board, it was a relief to roam at large; and the resinous smell that hung about the port was pleasant after the stinging saltness of the spray.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading Cramped by their narrow quarters on board, it was a relief to roam at large; and the resinous smell that hung about the port was pleasant after the stinging saltness of the spray.
stacksnounUS /stæks/
a large number or amount
From this reading A great boom of logs was moored near the wharf, and stacks of freshly cut lumber and ugly sawdust heaps rose along the beach.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Behind these were tall iron chimney-stacks, clusters of wooden houses, and rows of fire-blackened stumps; then steep, pine-clad hillsides shut the hollow in.
stingingnounUS /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading Cramped by their narrow quarters on board, it was a relief to roam at large; and the resinous smell that hung about the port was pleasant after the stinging saltness of the spray.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
stumpsnounUS /stʌmps/
plural of “stump” — the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading Behind these were tall iron chimney-stacks, clusters of wooden houses, and rows of fire-blackened stumps; then steep, pine-clad hillsides shut the hollow in.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Behind these were tall iron chimney-stacks, clusters of wooden houses, and rows of fire-blackened stumps; then steep, pine-clad hillsides shut the hollow in.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cramped by their narrow quarters on board, it was a relief to roam at large; and the resinous smell that hung about the port was pleasant after the stinging saltness of the spray.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Cramped by their narrow quarters on board, it was a relief to roam at large; and the resinous smell that hung about the port was pleasant after the stinging saltness of the spray.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Behind these were tall iron chimney-stacks, clusters of wooden houses, and rows of fire-blackened stumps; then steep, pine-clad hillsides shut the hollow in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Behind these were tall iron chimney-stacks, clusters of wooden houses, and rows of fire-blackened stumps; then steep, pine-clad hillsides shut the hollow in.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading A great boom of logs was moored near the wharf, and stacks of freshly cut lumber and ugly sawdust heaps rose along the beach.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading Though there were one or two steamers at anchor, and signs of activity in the streets, the place had a raw, unfinished look; but the _Cetacea’s_ crew were glad to reach it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
VancouvernounUS /vænˈkuːvər/
English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A great boom of logs was moored near the wharf, and stacks of freshly cut lumber and ugly sawdust heaps rose along the beach.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Behind these were tall iron chimney-stacks, clusters of wooden houses, and rows of fire-blackened stumps; then steep, pine-clad hillsides shut the hollow in.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading A great boom of logs was moored near the wharf, and stacks of freshly cut lumber and ugly sawdust heaps rose along the beach.
at the time that
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A light wind faintly ruffled the landlocked water when the _Cetacea_ crept up to her anchorage off a small lumber port on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Behind these were tall iron chimney-stacks, clusters of wooden houses, and rows of fire-blackened stumps; then steep, pine-clad hillsides shut the hollow in.
