used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was an old community, dating back to Danish ownership of the Virgin Islands, and there was a feeling of antiquity underneath the color of the tropics.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Friendly folks," Scotty observed, after the tenth passer-by had bidden them a good day.
Amalie
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From this reading The Scuba Slip Charlotte Amalie had color.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an old community, dating back to Danish ownership of the Virgin Islands, and there was a feeling of antiquity underneath the color of the tropics.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was an old community, dating back to Danish ownership of the Virgin Islands, and there was a feeling of antiquity underneath the color of the tropics.
antiquitynounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading It was an old community, dating back to Danish ownership of the Virgin Islands, and there was a feeling of antiquity underneath the color of the tropics.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was an old community, dating back to Danish ownership of the Virgin Islands, and there was a feeling of antiquity underneath the color of the tropics.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading "Friendly folks," Scotty observed, after the tenth passer-by had bidden them a good day.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading There was no sharp lines to buildings; everything had a pleasant weathered look.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading The Scuba Slip Charlotte Amalie had color.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The Scuba Slip Charlotte Amalie had color.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading It was an old community, dating back to Danish ownership of the Virgin Islands, and there was a feeling of antiquity underneath the color of the tropics.
DanishnounUS /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/
a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark
From this reading It was an old community, dating back to Danish ownership of the Virgin Islands, and there was a feeling of antiquity underneath the color of the tropics.
datingnounUS /ˈdeɪtɪŋ/
use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens
From this reading It was an old community, dating back to Danish ownership of the Virgin Islands, and there was a feeling of antiquity underneath the color of the tropics.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Friendly folks," Scotty observed, after the tenth passer-by had bidden them a good day.
Doesn't
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From this reading "Doesn't seem to matter whether they're rich or poor.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading There was no sharp lines to buildings; everything had a pleasant weathered look.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was an old community, dating back to Danish ownership of the Virgin Islands, and there was a feeling of antiquity underneath the color of the tropics.
your parents
From this reading "Friendly folks," Scotty observed, after the tenth passer-by had bidden them a good day.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading "Friendly folks," Scotty observed, after the tenth passer-by had bidden them a good day.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Friendly folks," Scotty observed, after the tenth passer-by had bidden them a good day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Scuba Slip Charlotte Amalie had color.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It was an old community, dating back to Danish ownership of the Virgin Islands, and there was a feeling of antiquity underneath the color of the tropics.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an old community, dating back to Danish ownership of the Virgin Islands, and there was a feeling of antiquity underneath the color of the tropics.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There was no sharp lines to buildings; everything had a pleasant weathered look.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was no sharp lines to buildings; everything had a pleasant weathered look.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Doesn't seem to matter whether they're rich or poor.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no sharp lines to buildings; everything had a pleasant weathered look.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Friendly folks," Scotty observed, after the tenth passer-by had bidden them a good day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was an old community, dating back to Danish ownership of the Virgin Islands, and there was a feeling of antiquity underneath the color of the tropics.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was an old community, dating back to Danish ownership of the Virgin Islands, and there was a feeling of antiquity underneath the color of the tropics.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Doesn't seem to matter whether they're rich or poor.
ownershipnounUS /ˈoʊnərʃɪp/
the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others
From this reading It was an old community, dating back to Danish ownership of the Virgin Islands, and there was a feeling of antiquity underneath the color of the tropics.
passer-bynoun
a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading "Friendly folks," Scotty observed, after the tenth passer-by had bidden them a good day.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading There was no sharp lines to buildings; everything had a pleasant weathered look.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Doesn't seem to matter whether they're rich or poor.
possessing material wealth
From this reading "Doesn't seem to matter whether they're rich or poor.
Scotty
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From this reading "Friendly folks," Scotty observed, after the tenth passer-by had bidden them a good day.
ScubanounUS /ˈskuːbə/
a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus
From this reading The Scuba Slip Charlotte Amalie had color.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Doesn't seem to matter whether they're rich or poor.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading There was no sharp lines to buildings; everything had a pleasant weathered look.
move stealthily
From this reading The Scuba Slip Charlotte Amalie had color.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading "Friendly folks," Scotty observed, after the tenth passer-by had bidden them a good day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Scuba Slip Charlotte Amalie had color.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Friendly folks," Scotty observed, after the tenth passer-by had bidden them a good day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was an old community, dating back to Danish ownership of the Virgin Islands, and there was a feeling of antiquity underneath the color of the tropics.
they're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Doesn't seem to matter whether they're rich or poor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was an old community, dating back to Danish ownership of the Virgin Islands, and there was a feeling of antiquity underneath the color of the tropics.
tropicsnounUS /ˈtrɑːpɪks/
the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
From this reading It was an old community, dating back to Danish ownership of the Virgin Islands, and there was a feeling of antiquity underneath the color of the tropics.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading It was an old community, dating back to Danish ownership of the Virgin Islands, and there was a feeling of antiquity underneath the color of the tropics.
VirginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading It was an old community, dating back to Danish ownership of the Virgin Islands, and there was a feeling of antiquity underneath the color of the tropics.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an old community, dating back to Danish ownership of the Virgin Islands, and there was a feeling of antiquity underneath the color of the tropics.
weatheredadjectiveUS /ˈweðərd/
worn by exposure to the weather
From this reading There was no sharp lines to buildings; everything had a pleasant weathered look.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Doesn't seem to matter whether they're rich or poor.
