used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading It was past noon before the tide rose, consequently the whole town of Dover was afoot to watch our departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Objects on shore became gradually more and more indistinct; the shouts grew fainter and fainter, and at length were heard no more.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Objects on shore became gradually more and more indistinct; the shouts grew fainter and fainter, and at length were heard no more.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was past noon before the tide rose, consequently the whole town of Dover was afoot to watch our departure.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the wind was fair, and the tide in our favour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
put or send forth
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading It was past noon before the tide rose, consequently the whole town of Dover was afoot to watch our departure.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
CrowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
the act of departing
From this reading It was past noon before the tide rose, consequently the whole town of Dover was afoot to watch our departure.
DovernounUS /ˈdoʊvər/
the capital of the state of Delaware
From this reading It was past noon before the tide rose, consequently the whole town of Dover was afoot to watch our departure.
fainteradjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntər/
comparative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Objects on shore became gradually more and more indistinct; the shouts grew fainter and fainter, and at length were heard no more.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading But the wind was fair, and the tide in our favour.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading But the wind was fair, and the tide in our favour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Objects on shore became gradually more and more indistinct; the shouts grew fainter and fainter, and at length were heard no more.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Objects on shore became gradually more and more indistinct; the shouts grew fainter and fainter, and at length were heard no more.
handkerchiefsnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs/
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Objects on shore became gradually more and more indistinct; the shouts grew fainter and fainter, and at length were heard no more.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading Objects on shore became gradually more and more indistinct; the shouts grew fainter and fainter, and at length were heard no more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was past noon before the tide rose, consequently the whole town of Dover was afoot to watch our departure.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Objects on shore became gradually more and more indistinct; the shouts grew fainter and fainter, and at length were heard no more.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
mooringsnounUS /ˈmuːrɪŋz/
plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
not any; not one
From this reading Objects on shore became gradually more and more indistinct; the shouts grew fainter and fainter, and at length were heard no more.
the middle of the day
From this reading It was past noon before the tide rose, consequently the whole town of Dover was afoot to watch our departure.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Objects on shore became gradually more and more indistinct; the shouts grew fainter and fainter, and at length were heard no more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was past noon before the tide rose, consequently the whole town of Dover was afoot to watch our departure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was past noon before the tide rose, consequently the whole town of Dover was afoot to watch our departure.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It was past noon before the tide rose, consequently the whole town of Dover was afoot to watch our departure.
salutesnounUS /səˈluːts/
plural of “salute” — an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
not often
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Objects on shore became gradually more and more indistinct; the shouts grew fainter and fainter, and at length were heard no more.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Objects on shore became gradually more and more indistinct; the shouts grew fainter and fainter, and at length were heard no more.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
summer'snounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was past noon before the tide rose, consequently the whole town of Dover was afoot to watch our departure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading It was past noon before the tide rose, consequently the whole town of Dover was afoot to watch our departure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was past noon before the tide rose, consequently the whole town of Dover was afoot to watch our departure.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was past noon before the tide rose, consequently the whole town of Dover was afoot to watch our departure.
look attentively
From this reading It was past noon before the tide rose, consequently the whole town of Dover was afoot to watch our departure.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
well-dressedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Objects on shore became gradually more and more indistinct; the shouts grew fainter and fainter, and at length were heard no more.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was past noon before the tide rose, consequently the whole town of Dover was afoot to watch our departure.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading But the wind was fair, and the tide in our favour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Crowds of well-dressed people stood upon the pier, bidding us farewell with hearty cheers, and waving of their hats and handkerchiefs--salutes which we cordially answered, by shouting and waving ours in return.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading I have seldom witnessed a more beautiful summer's day than that on which our ships cast loose from their moorings and put to sea.
