used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The great contention of the sea and skies Parted our fellowship;--But, hark! a sail!"
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading A Mediterranean morning, at midsummer, is one of those balmy and soothing periods of the day that affect the mind as well as the body.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading If Raoul Yvard and Ghita had another interview, too, it was so secretly managed as to escape all observation, and can form no part of this narrative.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The great contention of the sea and skies Parted our fellowship;--But, hark! a sail!"
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If Raoul Yvard and Ghita had another interview, too, it was so secretly managed as to escape all observation, and can form no part of this narrative.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If Raoul Yvard and Ghita had another interview, too, it was so secretly managed as to escape all observation, and can form no part of this narrative.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading A Mediterranean morning, at midsummer, is one of those balmy and soothing periods of the day that affect the mind as well as the body.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Cassio Whatever may have been the result of the vice-governatore's further inquiries and speculations that night, they were not known.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading A Mediterranean morning, at midsummer, is one of those balmy and soothing periods of the day that affect the mind as well as the body.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The great contention of the sea and skies Parted our fellowship;--But, hark! a sail!"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If Raoul Yvard and Ghita had another interview, too, it was so secretly managed as to escape all observation, and can form no part of this narrative.
Cassio
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From this reading Cassio Whatever may have been the result of the vice-governatore's further inquiries and speculations that night, they were not known.
consumingadjectiveUS /kənˈsuːmɪŋ/
very strong; urgently felt
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
contentionnounUS /kənˈtenʃən/
a point asserted as part of an argument
From this reading "The great contention of the sea and skies Parted our fellowship;--But, hark! a sail!"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A Mediterranean morning, at midsummer, is one of those balmy and soothing periods of the day that affect the mind as well as the body.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading If Raoul Yvard and Ghita had another interview, too, it was so secretly managed as to escape all observation, and can form no part of this narrative.
fellowshipnounUS /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/
an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
From this reading "The great contention of the sea and skies Parted our fellowship;--But, hark! a sail!"
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading If Raoul Yvard and Ghita had another interview, too, it was so secretly managed as to escape all observation, and can form no part of this narrative.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Cassio Whatever may have been the result of the vice-governatore's further inquiries and speculations that night, they were not known.
Ghita
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From this reading If Raoul Yvard and Ghita had another interview, too, it was so secretly managed as to escape all observation, and can form no part of this narrative.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "The great contention of the sea and skies Parted our fellowship;--But, hark! a sail!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Raoul Yvard and Ghita had another interview, too, it was so secretly managed as to escape all observation, and can form no part of this narrative.
harkverbUS /hɑːrk/
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading "The great contention of the sea and skies Parted our fellowship;--But, hark! a sail!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Cassio Whatever may have been the result of the vice-governatore's further inquiries and speculations that night, they were not known.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Raoul Yvard and Ghita had another interview, too, it was so secretly managed as to escape all observation, and can form no part of this narrative.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Cassio Whatever may have been the result of the vice-governatore's further inquiries and speculations that night, they were not known.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading If Raoul Yvard and Ghita had another interview, too, it was so secretly managed as to escape all observation, and can form no part of this narrative.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Mediterranean morning, at midsummer, is one of those balmy and soothing periods of the day that affect the mind as well as the body.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If Raoul Yvard and Ghita had another interview, too, it was so secretly managed as to escape all observation, and can form no part of this narrative.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Cassio Whatever may have been the result of the vice-governatore's further inquiries and speculations that night, they were not known.
immediately past
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
the act of departing
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
luggernoun
small fishing boat rigged with one or more lugsails
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading If Raoul Yvard and Ghita had another interview, too, it was so secretly managed as to escape all observation, and can form no part of this narrative.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Cassio Whatever may have been the result of the vice-governatore's further inquiries and speculations that night, they were not known.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading A Mediterranean morning, at midsummer, is one of those balmy and soothing periods of the day that affect the mind as well as the body.
midsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading A Mediterranean morning, at midsummer, is one of those balmy and soothing periods of the day that affect the mind as well as the body.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A Mediterranean morning, at midsummer, is one of those balmy and soothing periods of the day that affect the mind as well as the body.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A Mediterranean morning, at midsummer, is one of those balmy and soothing periods of the day that affect the mind as well as the body.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading If Raoul Yvard and Ghita had another interview, too, it was so secretly managed as to escape all observation, and can form no part of this narrative.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Cassio Whatever may have been the result of the vice-governatore's further inquiries and speculations that night, they were not known.
not any; not one
From this reading If Raoul Yvard and Ghita had another interview, too, it was so secretly managed as to escape all observation, and can form no part of this narrative.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cassio Whatever may have been the result of the vice-governatore's further inquiries and speculations that night, they were not known.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading If Raoul Yvard and Ghita had another interview, too, it was so secretly managed as to escape all observation, and can form no part of this narrative.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The great contention of the sea and skies Parted our fellowship;--But, hark! a sail!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A Mediterranean morning, at midsummer, is one of those balmy and soothing periods of the day that affect the mind as well as the body.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "The great contention of the sea and skies Parted our fellowship;--But, hark! a sail!"
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading "The great contention of the sea and skies Parted our fellowship;--But, hark! a sail!"
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading A Mediterranean morning, at midsummer, is one of those balmy and soothing periods of the day that affect the mind as well as the body.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
podestà
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From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
with low volume
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
Raoul
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From this reading If Raoul Yvard and Ghita had another interview, too, it was so secretly managed as to escape all observation, and can form no part of this narrative.
reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/
possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Cassio Whatever may have been the result of the vice-governatore's further inquiries and speculations that night, they were not known.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "The great contention of the sea and skies Parted our fellowship;--But, hark! a sail!"
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "The great contention of the sea and skies Parted our fellowship;--But, hark! a sail!"
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading If Raoul Yvard and Ghita had another interview, too, it was so secretly managed as to escape all observation, and can form no part of this narrative.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading "The great contention of the sea and skies Parted our fellowship;--But, hark! a sail!"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If Raoul Yvard and Ghita had another interview, too, it was so secretly managed as to escape all observation, and can form no part of this narrative.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading A Mediterranean morning, at midsummer, is one of those balmy and soothing periods of the day that affect the mind as well as the body.
that is looked for
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Cassio Whatever may have been the result of the vice-governatore's further inquiries and speculations that night, they were not known.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cassio Whatever may have been the result of the vice-governatore's further inquiries and speculations that night, they were not known.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The great contention of the sea and skies Parted our fellowship;--But, hark! a sail!"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cassio Whatever may have been the result of the vice-governatore's further inquiries and speculations that night, they were not known.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If Raoul Yvard and Ghita had another interview, too, it was so secretly managed as to escape all observation, and can form no part of this narrative.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A Mediterranean morning, at midsummer, is one of those balmy and soothing periods of the day that affect the mind as well as the body.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading If Raoul Yvard and Ghita had another interview, too, it was so secretly managed as to escape all observation, and can form no part of this narrative.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
vice-governatore's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cassio Whatever may have been the result of the vice-governatore's further inquiries and speculations that night, they were not known.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A Mediterranean morning, at midsummer, is one of those balmy and soothing periods of the day that affect the mind as well as the body.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Cassio Whatever may have been the result of the vice-governatore's further inquiries and speculations that night, they were not known.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Cassio Whatever may have been the result of the vice-governatore's further inquiries and speculations that night, they were not known.
in or at the place that
From this reading After consuming an hour in the lower part of the town, in and around the port, he and the podestà sought their homes and their pillows, leaving the lugger riding quietly at her anchor in the spot where she was last presented to the reader's attention.
Yvard
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From this reading If Raoul Yvard and Ghita had another interview, too, it was so secretly managed as to escape all observation, and can form no part of this narrative.
