used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
Austerly
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From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading The boat was wet and clammy everywhere, though a bark fire burned in the little saloon stove.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The boat was wet and clammy everywhere, though a bark fire burned in the little saloon stove.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading The boat was wet and clammy everywhere, though a bark fire burned in the little saloon stove.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Miss Austerly lay for the most part silent on the leeward settee with a certain wistful patience in her hollow face which roused Jimmy's compassion.
clammyadjectiveUS /ˈklæmi/
unpleasantly cool and humid
From this reading The boat was wet and clammy everywhere, though a bark fire burned in the little saloon stove.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading Miss Austerly lay for the most part silent on the leeward settee with a certain wistful patience in her hollow face which roused Jimmy's compassion.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
encroachingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈkroʊtʃɪŋ/
gradually intrusive without right or permission
From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The boat was wet and clammy everywhere, though a bark fire burned in the little saloon stove.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Miss Austerly lay for the most part silent on the leeward settee with a certain wistful patience in her hollow face which roused Jimmy's compassion.
promote over another
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The boat was wet and clammy everywhere, though a bark fire burned in the little saloon stove.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
gentleradjectiveUS /ˈdʒentlər/
comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Austerly lay for the most part silent on the leeward settee with a certain wistful patience in her hollow face which roused Jimmy's compassion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading Miss Austerly lay for the most part silent on the leeward settee with a certain wistful patience in her hollow face which roused Jimmy's compassion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boat was wet and clammy everywhere, though a bark fire burned in the little saloon stove.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
inletnounUS /ˈɪnlet/
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
Jimmy'snounUS /ˈdʒɪmiz/
possessive form of “jimmy” — a short crowbar
From this reading Miss Austerly lay for the most part silent on the leeward settee with a certain wistful patience in her hollow face which roused Jimmy's compassion.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Miss Austerly lay for the most part silent on the leeward settee with a certain wistful patience in her hollow face which roused Jimmy's compassion.
leewardnounUS /ˈliːwərd/
the direction in which the wind is blowing
From this reading Miss Austerly lay for the most part silent on the leeward settee with a certain wistful patience in her hollow face which roused Jimmy's compassion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The boat was wet and clammy everywhere, though a bark fire burned in the little saloon stove.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Austerly lay for the most part silent on the leeward settee with a certain wistful patience in her hollow face which roused Jimmy's compassion.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Miss Austerly lay for the most part silent on the leeward settee with a certain wistful patience in her hollow face which roused Jimmy's compassion.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Miss Austerly lay for the most part silent on the leeward settee with a certain wistful patience in her hollow face which roused Jimmy's compassion.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Miss Austerly lay for the most part silent on the leeward settee with a certain wistful patience in her hollow face which roused Jimmy's compassion.
prospectorsnounUS /ˈprɔːspektərz/
plural of “prospector” — someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Miss Austerly lay for the most part silent on the leeward settee with a certain wistful patience in her hollow face which roused Jimmy's compassion.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The boat was wet and clammy everywhere, though a bark fire burned in the little saloon stove.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
setteenoun
a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading Miss Austerly lay for the most part silent on the leeward settee with a certain wistful patience in her hollow face which roused Jimmy's compassion.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Miss Austerly lay for the most part silent on the leeward settee with a certain wistful patience in her hollow face which roused Jimmy's compassion.
Siwash
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
Sorata
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading The boat was wet and clammy everywhere, though a bark fire burned in the little saloon stove.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The boat was wet and clammy everywhere, though a bark fire burned in the little saloon stove.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
Valentine'snounUS /ˈvæləntaɪnz/
possessive form of “valentine” — a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
VancouvernounUS /vænˈkuːvər/
English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
a vivid mental image
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading The boat was wet and clammy everywhere, though a bark fire burned in the little saloon stove.
at the time that
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
a Caucasian
From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
which person or people
From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A VISION OF THE SEA There was rain and thick weather for several days, during which the _Sorata_ crept northward slowly along the wild West Vancouver coast.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading Miss Austerly lay for the most part silent on the leeward settee with a certain wistful patience in her hollow face which roused Jimmy's compassion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Austerly, it appeared, had business with an Indian agent who lived up an inlet near which the restless white prospectors were encroaching on a Siwash reserve.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He noticed that Valentine's voice was gentler than usual when he mentioned her, and wondered why it was so, though his comrade did not favor him with an adequate explanation then or afterward.
