used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a glorious welcome for any visitor to receive.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading From masthead after masthead rose flags of greeting.
Albert'snounUS /ˈælbərts/
possessive form of “albert” — prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading The _Albert's_ anchor chains had scarce ceased to rattle before boats were pulling toward her from every vessel in the harbor.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading The _Albert's_ anchor chains had scarce ceased to rattle before boats were pulling toward her from every vessel in the harbor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was given with the fine hearty fervour and characteristic hospitality of the Newfoundland fishermen and seamen.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was a glorious welcome for any visitor to receive.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A warmer or more cordial greeting could scarcely have been offered the Governor General himself.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The _Albert's_ anchor chains had scarce ceased to rattle before boats were pulling toward her from every vessel in the harbor.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The _Albert's_ anchor chains had scarce ceased to rattle before boats were pulling toward her from every vessel in the harbor.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The _Albert's_ anchor chains had scarce ceased to rattle before boats were pulling toward her from every vessel in the harbor.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading The _Albert's_ anchor chains had scarce ceased to rattle before boats were pulling toward her from every vessel in the harbor.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It was given with the fine hearty fervour and characteristic hospitality of the Newfoundland fishermen and seamen.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading A warmer or more cordial greeting could scarcely have been offered the Governor General himself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A warmer or more cordial greeting could scarcely have been offered the Governor General himself.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The _Albert's_ anchor chains had scarce ceased to rattle before boats were pulling toward her from every vessel in the harbor.
fervournoun
the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
From this reading It was given with the fine hearty fervour and characteristic hospitality of the Newfoundland fishermen and seamen.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was given with the fine hearty fervour and characteristic hospitality of the Newfoundland fishermen and seamen.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading It was given with the fine hearty fervour and characteristic hospitality of the Newfoundland fishermen and seamen.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading From masthead after masthead rose flags of greeting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a glorious welcome for any visitor to receive.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From masthead after masthead rose flags of greeting.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A warmer or more cordial greeting could scarcely have been offered the Governor General himself.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was given with the fine hearty fervour and characteristic hospitality of the Newfoundland fishermen and seamen.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading It was a glorious welcome for any visitor to receive.
the head of a state government
From this reading A warmer or more cordial greeting could scarcely have been offered the Governor General himself.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading From masthead after masthead rose flags of greeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The _Albert's_ anchor chains had scarce ceased to rattle before boats were pulling toward her from every vessel in the harbor.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The _Albert's_ anchor chains had scarce ceased to rattle before boats were pulling toward her from every vessel in the harbor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A warmer or more cordial greeting could scarcely have been offered the Governor General himself.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading It was given with the fine hearty fervour and characteristic hospitality of the Newfoundland fishermen and seamen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The _Albert's_ anchor chains had scarce ceased to rattle before boats were pulling toward her from every vessel in the harbor.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A warmer or more cordial greeting could scarcely have been offered the Governor General himself.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading It was given with the fine hearty fervour and characteristic hospitality of the Newfoundland fishermen and seamen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The _Albert's_ anchor chains had scarce ceased to rattle before boats were pulling toward her from every vessel in the harbor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a glorious welcome for any visitor to receive.
mastheadnounUS /ˈmæsthed/
a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
From this reading From masthead after masthead rose flags of greeting.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A warmer or more cordial greeting could scarcely have been offered the Governor General himself.
NewfoundlandnounUS /ˈnuːfəndlənd/
a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland
From this reading It was given with the fine hearty fervour and characteristic hospitality of the Newfoundland fishermen and seamen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From masthead after masthead rose flags of greeting.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading A warmer or more cordial greeting could scarcely have been offered the Governor General himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A warmer or more cordial greeting could scarcely have been offered the Governor General himself.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading The _Albert's_ anchor chains had scarce ceased to rattle before boats were pulling toward her from every vessel in the harbor.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading The _Albert's_ anchor chains had scarce ceased to rattle before boats were pulling toward her from every vessel in the harbor.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading It was a glorious welcome for any visitor to receive.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading From masthead after masthead rose flags of greeting.
only a very short time before
From this reading The _Albert's_ anchor chains had scarce ceased to rattle before boats were pulling toward her from every vessel in the harbor.
only a very short time before
From this reading A warmer or more cordial greeting could scarcely have been offered the Governor General himself.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading It was given with the fine hearty fervour and characteristic hospitality of the Newfoundland fishermen and seamen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A warmer or more cordial greeting could scarcely have been offered the Governor General himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a glorious welcome for any visitor to receive.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The _Albert's_ anchor chains had scarce ceased to rattle before boats were pulling toward her from every vessel in the harbor.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The _Albert's_ anchor chains had scarce ceased to rattle before boats were pulling toward her from every vessel in the harbor.
someone who visits
From this reading It was a glorious welcome for any visitor to receive.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading A warmer or more cordial greeting could scarcely have been offered the Governor General himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a glorious welcome for any visitor to receive.
accept gladly
From this reading It was a glorious welcome for any visitor to receive.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The _Albert's_ anchor chains had scarce ceased to rattle before boats were pulling toward her from every vessel in the harbor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was given with the fine hearty fervour and characteristic hospitality of the Newfoundland fishermen and seamen.
