used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even from a great distance, however, it could be noticed that the top of the grand old mountain was split into several parts.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading In the harbor of St. Pierre were collected a dozen or more steamers sent from various ports to give aid to the sufferers who were flocking in from many of the outlying districts.
in addition
From this reading Provisions were to be had in plenty, and also clothing, while a score or more of surgeons and physicians stood ready to care for the sick, the wounded and the dying.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “What an awful scene of desolation!” remarked Sam, as they gazed at the distant ruin of the once prosperous city.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading “What an awful scene of desolation!” remarked Sam, as they gazed at the distant ruin of the once prosperous city.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even from a great distance, however, it could be noticed that the top of the grand old mountain was split into several parts.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Provisions were to be had in plenty, and also clothing, while a score or more of surgeons and physicians stood ready to care for the sick, the wounded and the dying.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading “What an awful scene of desolation!” remarked Sam, as they gazed at the distant ruin of the once prosperous city.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Provisions were to be had in plenty, and also clothing, while a score or more of surgeons and physicians stood ready to care for the sick, the wounded and the dying.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading In the harbor of St. Pierre were collected a dozen or more steamers sent from various ports to give aid to the sufferers who were flocking in from many of the outlying districts.
a state at a particular time
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even from a great distance, however, it could be noticed that the top of the grand old mountain was split into several parts.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
desolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading “What an awful scene of desolation!” remarked Sam, as they gazed at the distant ruin of the once prosperous city.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Even from a great distance, however, it could be noticed that the top of the grand old mountain was split into several parts.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading “What an awful scene of desolation!” remarked Sam, as they gazed at the distant ruin of the once prosperous city.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading In the harbor of St. Pierre were collected a dozen or more steamers sent from various ports to give aid to the sufferers who were flocking in from many of the outlying districts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading In the harbor of St. Pierre were collected a dozen or more steamers sent from various ports to give aid to the sufferers who were flocking in from many of the outlying districts.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Provisions were to be had in plenty, and also clothing, while a score or more of surgeons and physicians stood ready to care for the sick, the wounded and the dying.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
eruptionnounUS /ˌiːˈrʌpʃən/
the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
divisible by two
From this reading Even from a great distance, however, it could be noticed that the top of the grand old mountain was split into several parts.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
flockingverbUS /ˈflɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading In the harbor of St. Pierre were collected a dozen or more steamers sent from various ports to give aid to the sufferers who were flocking in from many of the outlying districts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even from a great distance, however, it could be noticed that the top of the grand old mountain was split into several parts.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading “What an awful scene of desolation!” remarked Sam, as they gazed at the distant ruin of the once prosperous city.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In the harbor of St. Pierre were collected a dozen or more steamers sent from various ports to give aid to the sufferers who were flocking in from many of the outlying districts.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Even from a great distance, however, it could be noticed that the top of the grand old mountain was split into several parts.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading In the harbor of St. Pierre were collected a dozen or more steamers sent from various ports to give aid to the sufferers who were flocking in from many of the outlying districts.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Even from a great distance, however, it could be noticed that the top of the grand old mountain was split into several parts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the harbor of St. Pierre were collected a dozen or more steamers sent from various ports to give aid to the sufferers who were flocking in from many of the outlying districts.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Even from a great distance, however, it could be noticed that the top of the grand old mountain was split into several parts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even from a great distance, however, it could be noticed that the top of the grand old mountain was split into several parts.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
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 In the harbor of St. Pierre were collected a dozen or more steamers sent from various ports to give aid to the sufferers who were flocking in from many of the outlying districts.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Even from a great distance, however, it could be noticed that the top of the grand old mountain was split into several parts.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Even from a great distance, however, it could be noticed that the top of the grand old mountain was split into several parts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Even from a great distance, however, it could be noticed that the top of the grand old mountain was split into several parts.
on one occasion
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the harbor of St. Pierre were collected a dozen or more steamers sent from various ports to give aid to the sufferers who were flocking in from many of the outlying districts.
outlyingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/
relatively far from a center or middle
From this reading In the harbor of St. Pierre were collected a dozen or more steamers sent from various ports to give aid to the sufferers who were flocking in from many of the outlying districts.
the local environment
From this reading Even from a great distance, however, it could be noticed that the top of the grand old mountain was split into several parts.
Pelee
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From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Provisions were to be had in plenty, and also clothing, while a score or more of surgeons and physicians stood ready to care for the sick, the wounded and the dying.
PierrenounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
a full supply
From this reading Provisions were to be had in plenty, and also clothing, while a score or more of surgeons and physicians stood ready to care for the sick, the wounded and the dying.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading In the harbor of St. Pierre were collected a dozen or more steamers sent from various ports to give aid to the sufferers who were flocking in from many of the outlying districts.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading “What an awful scene of desolation!” remarked Sam, as they gazed at the distant ruin of the once prosperous city.
ProvisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Provisions were to be had in plenty, and also clothing, while a score or more of surgeons and physicians stood ready to care for the sick, the wounded and the dying.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Provisions were to be had in plenty, and also clothing, while a score or more of surgeons and physicians stood ready to care for the sick, the wounded and the dying.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “What an awful scene of desolation!” remarked Sam, as they gazed at the distant ruin of the once prosperous city.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading “What an awful scene of desolation!” remarked Sam, as they gazed at the distant ruin of the once prosperous city.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading “What an awful scene of desolation!” remarked Sam, as they gazed at the distant ruin of the once prosperous city.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading “What an awful scene of desolation!” remarked Sam, as they gazed at the distant ruin of the once prosperous city.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Provisions were to be had in plenty, and also clothing, while a score or more of surgeons and physicians stood ready to care for the sick, the wounded and the dying.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading In the harbor of St. Pierre were collected a dozen or more steamers sent from various ports to give aid to the sufferers who were flocking in from many of the outlying districts.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Even from a great distance, however, it could be noticed that the top of the grand old mountain was split into several parts.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Provisions were to be had in plenty, and also clothing, while a score or more of surgeons and physicians stood ready to care for the sick, the wounded and the dying.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading Even from a great distance, however, it could be noticed that the top of the grand old mountain was split into several parts.
St
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From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading In the harbor of St. Pierre were collected a dozen or more steamers sent from various ports to give aid to the sufferers who were flocking in from many of the outlying districts.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Provisions were to be had in plenty, and also clothing, while a score or more of surgeons and physicians stood ready to care for the sick, the wounded and the dying.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
SUDLIP
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From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
sufferersnounUS /ˈsʌfərərz/
plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness
From this reading In the harbor of St. Pierre were collected a dozen or more steamers sent from various ports to give aid to the sufferers who were flocking in from many of the outlying districts.
surgeonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
plural of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading Provisions were to be had in plenty, and also clothing, while a score or more of surgeons and physicians stood ready to care for the sick, the wounded and the dying.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even from a great distance, however, it could be noticed that the top of the grand old mountain was split into several parts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What an awful scene of desolation!” remarked Sam, as they gazed at the distant ruin of the once prosperous city.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
the upper part of anything
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
vapornounUS /ˈveɪpər/
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading In the harbor of St. Pierre were collected a dozen or more steamers sent from various ports to give aid to the sufferers who were flocking in from many of the outlying districts.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FATE OF CAPTAIN SUDLIP By the time the small native craft reached the vicinity of St. Pierre the great eruption was at an end, and Pelee had once more resumed its normal condition, saving for the cloud of black smoke and the strange vapor still clinging to its lofty top.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the harbor of St. Pierre were collected a dozen or more steamers sent from various ports to give aid to the sufferers who were flocking in from many of the outlying districts.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What an awful scene of desolation!” remarked Sam, as they gazed at the distant ruin of the once prosperous city.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Provisions were to be had in plenty, and also clothing, while a score or more of surgeons and physicians stood ready to care for the sick, the wounded and the dying.
which person or people
From this reading In the harbor of St. Pierre were collected a dozen or more steamers sent from various ports to give aid to the sufferers who were flocking in from many of the outlying districts.
people who are wounded
From this reading Provisions were to be had in plenty, and also clothing, while a score or more of surgeons and physicians stood ready to care for the sick, the wounded and the dying.
