used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHAPMAN GIVES A BALL.
anchorsnounUS /ˈæŋkərz/
plural of “anchor” — a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading CHAPMAN GIVES A BALL.
BatterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
CHAPMANnounUS /ˈtʃæpmən/
United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
From this reading CHAPMAN GIVES A BALL.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was a cold, dark night in December.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was a cold, dark night in December.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading It was a cold, dark night in December.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading A thin, pale mist hung over the sombre old fort on the Battery, over the trees, over the ships, over everything within the eye's reach.
eye'snounUS /aɪz/
possessive form of “eye” — the organ of sight
From this reading A thin, pale mist hung over the sombre old fort on the Battery, over the trees, over the ships, over everything within the eye's reach.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A thin, pale mist hung over the sombre old fort on the Battery, over the trees, over the ships, over everything within the eye's reach.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading CHAPMAN GIVES A BALL.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A thin, pale mist hung over the sombre old fort on the Battery, over the trees, over the ships, over everything within the eye's reach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a cold, dark night in December.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a cold, dark night in December.
become covered with mist
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a cold, dark night in December.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A thin, pale mist hung over the sombre old fort on the Battery, over the trees, over the ships, over everything within the eye's reach.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A thin, pale mist hung over the sombre old fort on the Battery, over the trees, over the ships, over everything within the eye's reach.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A thin, pale mist hung over the sombre old fort on the Battery, over the trees, over the ships, over everything within the eye's reach.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading A thin, pale mist hung over the sombre old fort on the Battery, over the trees, over the ships, over everything within the eye's reach.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading A thin, pale mist hung over the sombre old fort on the Battery, over the trees, over the ships, over everything within the eye's reach.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a cold, dark night in December.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the northeast, the tall trees on the Battery were in commotion, and the ships in the harbor, seen through a pale mist, were straining at their anchors.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A thin, pale mist hung over the sombre old fort on the Battery, over the trees, over the ships, over everything within the eye's reach.
