used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The grey-blue sky was tapestried with a few clouds through which the sun's rays filtered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this early morning hour the breeze blew off the land and was favourable to the progress of the _Elizabeth_.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would not be until she had rounded Cape East that she would feel the wind from the sea.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading At this early morning hour the breeze blew off the land and was favourable to the progress of the _Elizabeth_.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading At this early morning hour the breeze blew off the land and was favourable to the progress of the _Elizabeth_.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The grey-blue sky was tapestried with a few clouds through which the sun's rays filtered.
COASTSnounUS /koʊsts/
plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading At this early morning hour the breeze blew off the land and was favourable to the progress of the _Elizabeth_.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading At this early morning hour the breeze blew off the land and was favourable to the progress of the _Elizabeth_.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
EXPLORERSnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading At this early morning hour the breeze blew off the land and was favourable to the progress of the _Elizabeth_.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It would not be until she had rounded Cape East that she would feel the wind from the sea.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The grey-blue sky was tapestried with a few clouds through which the sun's rays filtered.
filteredverbUS /ˈfɪltərd/
past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter
From this reading The grey-blue sky was tapestried with a few clouds through which the sun's rays filtered.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The weather was fine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It would not be until she had rounded Cape East that she would feel the wind from the sea.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
grey-blueadjective
of blue tinged with grey
From this reading The grey-blue sky was tapestried with a few clouds through which the sun's rays filtered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At this early morning hour the breeze blew off the land and was favourable to the progress of the _Elizabeth_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would not be until she had rounded Cape East that she would feel the wind from the sea.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading At this early morning hour the breeze blew off the land and was favourable to the progress of the _Elizabeth_.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At this early morning hour the breeze blew off the land and was favourable to the progress of the _Elizabeth_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It would not be until she had rounded Cape East that she would feel the wind from the sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At this early morning hour the breeze blew off the land and was favourable to the progress of the _Elizabeth_.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
pinnacenoun
a boat for communication between ship and shore
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading At this early morning hour the breeze blew off the land and was favourable to the progress of the _Elizabeth_.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The grey-blue sky was tapestried with a few clouds through which the sun's rays filtered.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading It would not be until she had rounded Cape East that she would feel the wind from the sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The grey-blue sky was tapestried with a few clouds through which the sun's rays filtered.
in the near future
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The grey-blue sky was tapestried with a few clouds through which the sun's rays filtered.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
tapestriedadjective
hung or decorated with tapestry
From this reading The grey-blue sky was tapestried with a few clouds through which the sun's rays filtered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It would not be until she had rounded Cape East that she would feel the wind from the sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this early morning hour the breeze blew off the land and was favourable to the progress of the _Elizabeth_.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The grey-blue sky was tapestried with a few clouds through which the sun's rays filtered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
not known
From this reading EXPLORERS OF UNKNOWN COASTS As soon as she had cleared the entrance to the bay the pinnace glided over the surface of the broad expanse of sea between False Hope Point and Cape East.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It would not be until she had rounded Cape East that she would feel the wind from the sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weather was fine.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather was fine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The grey-blue sky was tapestried with a few clouds through which the sun's rays filtered.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It would not be until she had rounded Cape East that she would feel the wind from the sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The grey-blue sky was tapestried with a few clouds through which the sun's rays filtered.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would not be until she had rounded Cape East that she would feel the wind from the sea.
