used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A rainy season was now on, and it was cloudy nearly all the time, while showers were frequent.
(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 A rainy season was now on, and it was cloudy nearly all the time, while showers were frequent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNDERWATER EARTHQUAKE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From Santiago the Holland XI. ran southward and then eastward.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Santiago the young commander had received news that many of the foreign nations were growing tired of the war.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A sharp lookout was kept constantly, but for several days nothing was sighted but a few peaceable fishing smacks.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading A rainy season was now on, and it was cloudy nearly all the time, while showers were frequent.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading At Santiago the young commander had received news that many of the foreign nations were growing tired of the war.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading A sharp lookout was kept constantly, but for several days nothing was sighted but a few peaceable fishing smacks.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A sharp lookout was kept constantly, but for several days nothing was sighted but a few peaceable fishing smacks.
EARTHQUAKEnounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading AN UNDERWATER EARTHQUAKE.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading From Santiago the Holland XI. ran southward and then eastward.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A sharp lookout was kept constantly, but for several days nothing was sighted but a few peaceable fishing smacks.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading A sharp lookout was kept constantly, but for several days nothing was sighted but a few peaceable fishing smacks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A sharp lookout was kept constantly, but for several days nothing was sighted but a few peaceable fishing smacks.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading At Santiago the young commander had received news that many of the foreign nations were growing tired of the war.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading A rainy season was now on, and it was cloudy nearly all the time, while showers were frequent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Santiago the Holland XI. ran southward and then eastward.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading At Santiago the young commander had received news that many of the foreign nations were growing tired of the war.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At Santiago the young commander had received news that many of the foreign nations were growing tired of the war.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading From Santiago the Holland XI. ran southward and then eastward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A rainy season was now on, and it was cloudy nearly all the time, while showers were frequent.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading A sharp lookout was kept constantly, but for several days nothing was sighted but a few peaceable fishing smacks.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A sharp lookout was kept constantly, but for several days nothing was sighted but a few peaceable fishing smacks.
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 At Santiago the young commander had received news that many of the foreign nations were growing tired of the war.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading At Santiago the young commander had received news that many of the foreign nations were growing tired of the war.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A rainy season was now on, and it was cloudy nearly all the time, while showers were frequent.
information about recent and important events
From this reading At Santiago the young commander had received news that many of the foreign nations were growing tired of the war.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A sharp lookout was kept constantly, but for several days nothing was sighted but a few peaceable fishing smacks.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A rainy season was now on, and it was cloudy nearly all the time, while showers were frequent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At Santiago the young commander had received news that many of the foreign nations were growing tired of the war.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A rainy season was now on, and it was cloudy nearly all the time, while showers were frequent.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading A sharp lookout was kept constantly, but for several days nothing was sighted but a few peaceable fishing smacks.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading A rainy season was now on, and it was cloudy nearly all the time, while showers were frequent.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading From Santiago the Holland XI. ran southward and then eastward.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading At Santiago the young commander had received news that many of the foreign nations were growing tired of the war.
SantiagonounUS /ˌsæntiˈɑːɡoʊ/
city in the northern Dominican Republic
From this reading From Santiago the Holland XI. ran southward and then eastward.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading A rainy season was now on, and it was cloudy nearly all the time, while showers were frequent.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A sharp lookout was kept constantly, but for several days nothing was sighted but a few peaceable fishing smacks.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A sharp lookout was kept constantly, but for several days nothing was sighted but a few peaceable fishing smacks.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading A rainy season was now on, and it was cloudy nearly all the time, while showers were frequent.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading A sharp lookout was kept constantly, but for several days nothing was sighted but a few peaceable fishing smacks.
smacksnounUS /smæks/
plural of “smack” — a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
From this reading A sharp lookout was kept constantly, but for several days nothing was sighted but a few peaceable fishing smacks.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading From Santiago the Holland XI. ran southward and then eastward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At Santiago the young commander had received news that many of the foreign nations were growing tired of the war.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From Santiago the Holland XI. ran southward and then eastward.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading From Santiago the Holland XI. ran southward and then eastward.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A rainy season was now on, and it was cloudy nearly all the time, while showers were frequent.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading At Santiago the young commander had received news that many of the foreign nations were growing tired of the war.
UNDERWATERadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərwɔːtər/
beneath the surface of the water
From this reading AN UNDERWATER EARTHQUAKE.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading At Santiago the young commander had received news that many of the foreign nations were growing tired of the war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A rainy season was now on, and it was cloudy nearly all the time, while showers were frequent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A rainy season was now on, and it was cloudy nearly all the time, while showers were frequent.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A rainy season was now on, and it was cloudy nearly all the time, while showers were frequent.
XInounUS /ʃiː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading From Santiago the Holland XI. ran southward and then eastward.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At Santiago the young commander had received news that many of the foreign nations were growing tired of the war.
