used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
(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 Nor could all Ithuel's ingenuity extract from the captured boat's crew any available information on the subject.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor could all Ithuel's ingenuity extract from the captured boat's crew any available information on the subject.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading Nor could all Ithuel's ingenuity extract from the captured boat's crew any available information on the subject.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Nor could all Ithuel's ingenuity extract from the captured boat's crew any available information on the subject.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Nor could all Ithuel's ingenuity extract from the captured boat's crew any available information on the subject.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
ClinchverbUS /klɪntʃ/
secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
consolingadjectiveUS /kənˈsoʊlɪŋ/
affording comfort or solace
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nor could all Ithuel's ingenuity extract from the captured boat's crew any available information on the subject.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Raoul soon decided on his course.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Nor could all Ithuel's ingenuity extract from the captured boat's crew any available information on the subject.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
recognizable; marked
From this reading Raoul soon decided on his course.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
having the place or position changed
From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading Nor could all Ithuel's ingenuity extract from the captured boat's crew any available information on the subject.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
set up or found
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nor could all Ithuel's ingenuity extract from the captured boat's crew any available information on the subject.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Raoul soon decided on his course.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
a message received and understood
From this reading Nor could all Ithuel's ingenuity extract from the captured boat's crew any available information on the subject.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading Nor could all Ithuel's ingenuity extract from the captured boat's crew any available information on the subject.
Ithuel's
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From this reading Nor could all Ithuel's ingenuity extract from the captured boat's crew any available information on the subject.
long-drawn
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From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor could all Ithuel's ingenuity extract from the captured boat's crew any available information on the subject.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Raoul soon decided on his course.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
Pintard
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From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
Raoul
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From this reading Raoul soon decided on his course.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
transport commercially
From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
sighsnounUS /saɪz/
plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly
From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
sleeper's
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From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
in the near future
From this reading Raoul soon decided on his course.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Nor could all Ithuel's ingenuity extract from the captured boat's crew any available information on the subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he was consoling Clinch, orders had been sent to Pintard to look for the other gig; but a few minutes' search under the cliffs satisfied those on deck that she was not to be found; and the fact was so reported below.
WILSONnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading WILSON.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Oh! many a dream was in the ship An hour before her death; And sight of home, with sighs disturbed The sleeper's long-drawn breath."
