used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of prudence, therefore, it was determined to keep the three under surveillance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading In Damietta were three banks, and the cipher telegrams which I have laid before the reader, beyond a doubt referred to one of them, but it was impossible to fix with certainty upon the right one.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading In Damietta were three banks, and the cipher telegrams which I have laid before the reader, beyond a doubt referred to one of them, but it was impossible to fix with certainty upon the right one.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Damietta was a large city, while Moorestown was only a small town; but the latter was pleasantly located and had a large and excellent hotel, where quite a number of guests spent the most sultry months of summer.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading In Damietta were three banks, and the cipher telegrams which I have laid before the reader, beyond a doubt referred to one of them, but it was impossible to fix with certainty upon the right one.
ciphernounUS /ˈsaɪ.fər/
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.
From this reading In Damietta were three banks, and the cipher telegrams which I have laid before the reader, beyond a doubt referred to one of them, but it was impossible to fix with certainty upon the right one.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Damietta was a large city, while Moorestown was only a small town; but the latter was pleasantly located and had a large and excellent hotel, where quite a number of guests spent the most sultry months of summer.
being joined in close association
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
travel across or pass over
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
Damietta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
DECIDEDLYadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
characterized by great determination
From this reading As a matter of prudence, therefore, it was determined to keep the three under surveillance.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading In Damietta were three banks, and the cipher telegrams which I have laid before the reader, beyond a doubt referred to one of them, but it was impossible to fix with certainty upon the right one.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Damietta was a large city, while Moorestown was only a small town; but the latter was pleasantly located and had a large and excellent hotel, where quite a number of guests spent the most sultry months of summer.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading In Damietta were three banks, and the cipher telegrams which I have laid before the reader, beyond a doubt referred to one of them, but it was impossible to fix with certainty upon the right one.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Damietta was a large city, while Moorestown was only a small town; but the latter was pleasantly located and had a large and excellent hotel, where quite a number of guests spent the most sultry months of summer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Damietta was a large city, while Moorestown was only a small town; but the latter was pleasantly located and had a large and excellent hotel, where quite a number of guests spent the most sultry months of summer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In Damietta were three banks, and the cipher telegrams which I have laid before the reader, beyond a doubt referred to one of them, but it was impossible to fix with certainty upon the right one.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Damietta was a large city, while Moorestown was only a small town; but the latter was pleasantly located and had a large and excellent hotel, where quite a number of guests spent the most sultry months of summer.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In Damietta were three banks, and the cipher telegrams which I have laid before the reader, beyond a doubt referred to one of them, but it was impossible to fix with certainty upon the right one.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading In Damietta were three banks, and the cipher telegrams which I have laid before the reader, beyond a doubt referred to one of them, but it was impossible to fix with certainty upon the right one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As a matter of prudence, therefore, it was determined to keep the three under surveillance.
set down according to a plan
From this reading In Damietta were three banks, and the cipher telegrams which I have laid before the reader, beyond a doubt referred to one of them, but it was impossible to fix with certainty upon the right one.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Damietta was a large city, while Moorestown was only a small town; but the latter was pleasantly located and had a large and excellent hotel, where quite a number of guests spent the most sultry months of summer.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Damietta was a large city, while Moorestown was only a small town; but the latter was pleasantly located and had a large and excellent hotel, where quite a number of guests spent the most sultry months of summer.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Damietta was a large city, while Moorestown was only a small town; but the latter was pleasantly located and had a large and excellent hotel, where quite a number of guests spent the most sultry months of summer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Damietta was a large city, while Moorestown was only a small town; but the latter was pleasantly located and had a large and excellent hotel, where quite a number of guests spent the most sultry months of summer.
Moorestown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Damietta was a large city, while Moorestown was only a small town; but the latter was pleasantly located and had a large and excellent hotel, where quite a number of guests spent the most sultry months of summer.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Damietta was a large city, while Moorestown was only a small town; but the latter was pleasantly located and had a large and excellent hotel, where quite a number of guests spent the most sultry months of summer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
and nothing more
From this reading Damietta was a large city, while Moorestown was only a small town; but the latter was pleasantly located and had a large and excellent hotel, where quite a number of guests spent the most sultry months of summer.
pedestriansnounUS /pəˈdestriənz/
plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Damietta was a large city, while Moorestown was only a small town; but the latter was pleasantly located and had a large and excellent hotel, where quite a number of guests spent the most sultry months of summer.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading As a matter of prudence, therefore, it was determined to keep the three under surveillance.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Damietta was a large city, while Moorestown was only a small town; but the latter was pleasantly located and had a large and excellent hotel, where quite a number of guests spent the most sultry months of summer.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In Damietta were three banks, and the cipher telegrams which I have laid before the reader, beyond a doubt referred to one of them, but it was impossible to fix with certainty upon the right one.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading In Damietta were three banks, and the cipher telegrams which I have laid before the reader, beyond a doubt referred to one of them, but it was impossible to fix with certainty upon the right one.
precisely, exactly
From this reading In Damietta were three banks, and the cipher telegrams which I have laid before the reader, beyond a doubt referred to one of them, but it was impossible to fix with certainty upon the right one.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Damietta was a large city, while Moorestown was only a small town; but the latter was pleasantly located and had a large and excellent hotel, where quite a number of guests spent the most sultry months of summer.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Damietta was a large city, while Moorestown was only a small town; but the latter was pleasantly located and had a large and excellent hotel, where quite a number of guests spent the most sultry months of summer.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading Damietta was a large city, while Moorestown was only a small town; but the latter was pleasantly located and had a large and excellent hotel, where quite a number of guests spent the most sultry months 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 DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
surveillancenounUS /sərˈveɪləns/
close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
From this reading As a matter of prudence, therefore, it was determined to keep the three under surveillance.
telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading In Damietta were three banks, and the cipher telegrams which I have laid before the reader, beyond a doubt referred to one of them, but it was impossible to fix with certainty upon the right one.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In Damietta were three banks, and the cipher telegrams which I have laid before the reader, beyond a doubt referred to one of them, but it was impossible to fix with certainty upon the right one.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In Damietta were three banks, and the cipher telegrams which I have laid before the reader, beyond a doubt referred to one of them, but it was impossible to fix with certainty upon the right one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Damietta was a large city, while Moorestown was only a small town; but the latter was pleasantly located and had a large and excellent hotel, where quite a number of guests spent the most sultry months of summer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As a matter of prudence, therefore, it was determined to keep the three under surveillance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In Damietta were three banks, and the cipher telegrams which I have laid before the reader, beyond a doubt referred to one of them, but it was impossible to fix with certainty upon the right one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was an easy matter, therefore, to cross from one place to another, and carriages and pedestrians went back and forth between the two States at almost every hour of the day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In Damietta were three banks, and the cipher telegrams which I have laid before the reader, beyond a doubt referred to one of them, but it was impossible to fix with certainty upon the right one.
in or at the place that
From this reading Damietta was a large city, while Moorestown was only a small town; but the latter was pleasantly located and had a large and excellent hotel, where quite a number of guests spent the most sultry months of summer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Damietta was a large city, while Moorestown was only a small town; but the latter was pleasantly located and had a large and excellent hotel, where quite a number of guests spent the most sultry months of summer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DECIDEDLY MIXED During the summer succeeding the carrying away of the bridge which connected Damietta with Moorestown, it was built in a more substantial manner than before.
