used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a perfect morning, cloudless in its dazzling splendour.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The throb of the propeller has almost ceased; faint, too, is the vibration of the slowed-down engines.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In front, the huge Table Mountain rears its massive wall, dwarfing the mud-town lying at its base and the bristling masts of shipping, its great line mirrored in the sheeny surface.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In front, the huge Table Mountain rears its massive wall, dwarfing the mud-town lying at its base and the bristling masts of shipping, its great line mirrored in the sheeny surface.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading In front, the huge Table Mountain rears its massive wall, dwarfing the mud-town lying at its base and the bristling masts of shipping, its great line mirrored in the sheeny surface.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The _Persian_ is gliding with well-nigh imperceptible motion through the smooth waters of Table Bay.
bristlingverbUS /ˈbrɪsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “bristle” — be in a state of movement or action
From this reading In front, the huge Table Mountain rears its massive wall, dwarfing the mud-town lying at its base and the bristling masts of shipping, its great line mirrored in the sheeny surface.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The throb of the propeller has almost ceased; faint, too, is the vibration of the slowed-down engines.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading It is a perfect morning, cloudless in its dazzling splendour.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading It is a perfect morning, cloudless in its dazzling splendour.
dwarfingverbUS /ˈdwɔːrfɪŋ/
-ing form of “dwarf” — make appear small by comparison
From this reading In front, the huge Table Mountain rears its massive wall, dwarfing the mud-town lying at its base and the bristling masts of shipping, its great line mirrored in the sheeny surface.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The throb of the propeller has almost ceased; faint, too, is the vibration of the slowed-down engines.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The throb of the propeller has almost ceased; faint, too, is the vibration of the slowed-down engines.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front, the huge Table Mountain rears its massive wall, dwarfing the mud-town lying at its base and the bristling masts of shipping, its great line mirrored in the sheeny surface.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading The _Persian_ is gliding with well-nigh imperceptible motion through the smooth waters of Table Bay.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In front, the huge Table Mountain rears its massive wall, dwarfing the mud-town lying at its base and the bristling masts of shipping, its great line mirrored in the sheeny surface.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The throb of the propeller has almost ceased; faint, too, is the vibration of the slowed-down engines.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In front, the huge Table Mountain rears its massive wall, dwarfing the mud-town lying at its base and the bristling masts of shipping, its great line mirrored in the sheeny surface.
imperceptibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbəl/
impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
From this reading The _Persian_ is gliding with well-nigh imperceptible motion through the smooth waters of Table Bay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a perfect morning, cloudless in its dazzling splendour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The throb of the propeller has almost ceased; faint, too, is the vibration of the slowed-down engines.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a perfect morning, cloudless in its dazzling splendour.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a perfect morning, cloudless in its dazzling splendour.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE LAND OF PROMISE.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In front, the huge Table Mountain rears its massive wall, dwarfing the mud-town lying at its base and the bristling masts of shipping, its great line mirrored in the sheeny surface.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading In front, the huge Table Mountain rears its massive wall, dwarfing the mud-town lying at its base and the bristling masts of shipping, its great line mirrored in the sheeny surface.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading In front, the huge Table Mountain rears its massive wall, dwarfing the mud-town lying at its base and the bristling masts of shipping, its great line mirrored in the sheeny surface.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading In front, the huge Table Mountain rears its massive wall, dwarfing the mud-town lying at its base and the bristling masts of shipping, its great line mirrored in the sheeny surface.
mirroredadjectiveUS /ˈmɪrərd/
like or characteristic of a mirror image
From this reading In front, the huge Table Mountain rears its massive wall, dwarfing the mud-town lying at its base and the bristling masts of shipping, its great line mirrored in the sheeny surface.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It is a perfect morning, cloudless in its dazzling splendour.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The _Persian_ is gliding with well-nigh imperceptible motion through the smooth waters of Table Bay.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading In front, the huge Table Mountain rears its massive wall, dwarfing the mud-town lying at its base and the bristling masts of shipping, its great line mirrored in the sheeny surface.
mud-town
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From this reading In front, the huge Table Mountain rears its massive wall, dwarfing the mud-town lying at its base and the bristling masts of shipping, its great line mirrored in the sheeny surface.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAND OF PROMISE.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading It is a perfect morning, cloudless in its dazzling splendour.
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading The _Persian_ is gliding with well-nigh imperceptible motion through the smooth waters of Table Bay.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE LAND OF PROMISE.
propellernounUS /prəˈpelər/
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading The throb of the propeller has almost ceased; faint, too, is the vibration of the slowed-down engines.
rearsnounUS /rɪrz/
plural of “rear” — the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading In front, the huge Table Mountain rears its massive wall, dwarfing the mud-town lying at its base and the bristling masts of shipping, its great line mirrored in the sheeny surface.
sheenynoun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a Jew
From this reading In front, the huge Table Mountain rears its massive wall, dwarfing the mud-town lying at its base and the bristling masts of shipping, its great line mirrored in the sheeny surface.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading In front, the huge Table Mountain rears its massive wall, dwarfing the mud-town lying at its base and the bristling masts of shipping, its great line mirrored in the sheeny surface.
slowed-down
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The throb of the propeller has almost ceased; faint, too, is the vibration of the slowed-down engines.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading The _Persian_ is gliding with well-nigh imperceptible motion through the smooth waters of Table Bay.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading It is a perfect morning, cloudless in its dazzling splendour.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading In front, the huge Table Mountain rears its massive wall, dwarfing the mud-town lying at its base and the bristling masts of shipping, its great line mirrored in the sheeny surface.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The _Persian_ is gliding with well-nigh imperceptible motion through the smooth waters of Table Bay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAND OF PROMISE.
throbverbUS /θrɑːb/
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
From this reading The throb of the propeller has almost ceased; faint, too, is the vibration of the slowed-down engines.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The _Persian_ is gliding with well-nigh imperceptible motion through the smooth waters of Table Bay.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The throb of the propeller has almost ceased; faint, too, is the vibration of the slowed-down engines.
vibrationnounUS /vaɪˈbreɪʃən/
the act of vibrating
From this reading The throb of the propeller has almost ceased; faint, too, is the vibration of the slowed-down engines.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading In front, the huge Table Mountain rears its massive wall, dwarfing the mud-town lying at its base and the bristling masts of shipping, its great line mirrored in the sheeny surface.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The _Persian_ is gliding with well-nigh imperceptible motion through the smooth waters of Table Bay.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The _Persian_ is gliding with well-nigh imperceptible motion through the smooth waters of Table Bay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The _Persian_ is gliding with well-nigh imperceptible motion through the smooth waters of Table Bay.
