used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
AlexandrianounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændriə/
a town in Louisiana on the Red River
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
(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 THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
in addition
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading The great heavy ironclads lay at anchor all around, silent and harmless enough to look at, but, withal, a mighty latent power protecting the shattered city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading How different everything seemed now, from the peaceful business-like appearance the place presented when Helmar first landed on those self-same docks!
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The great heavy ironclads lay at anchor all around, silent and harmless enough to look at, but, withal, a mighty latent power protecting the shattered city.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the docks loomed up, the evidences of the bombardment became distinctly visible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The great heavy ironclads lay at anchor all around, silent and harmless enough to look at, but, withal, a mighty latent power protecting the shattered city.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As the docks loomed up, the evidences of the bombardment became distinctly visible.
bombardmentnounUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdmənt/
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
From this reading As the docks loomed up, the evidences of the bombardment became distinctly visible.
cause to be bored
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
confined by bonds
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
business-like
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From this reading How different everything seemed now, from the peaceful business-like appearance the place presented when Helmar first landed on those self-same docks!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The great heavy ironclads lay at anchor all around, silent and harmless enough to look at, but, withal, a mighty latent power protecting the shattered city.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The time passed so pleasantly, that when their destination came into view, it was with feelings of regret that the young men prepared to disembark.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The great heavy ironclads lay at anchor all around, silent and harmless enough to look at, but, withal, a mighty latent power protecting the shattered city.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The time passed so pleasantly, that when their destination came into view, it was with feelings of regret that the young men prepared to disembark.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading How different everything seemed now, from the peaceful business-like appearance the place presented when Helmar first landed on those self-same docks!
disembarkverbUS /dɪsemˈbɑːrk/
go ashore
From this reading The time passed so pleasantly, that when their destination came into view, it was with feelings of regret that the young men prepared to disembark.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading As the docks loomed up, the evidences of the bombardment became distinctly visible.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading As the docks loomed up, the evidences of the bombardment became distinctly visible.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The great heavy ironclads lay at anchor all around, silent and harmless enough to look at, but, withal, a mighty latent power protecting the shattered city.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading How different everything seemed now, from the peaceful business-like appearance the place presented when Helmar first landed on those self-same docks!
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading As the docks loomed up, the evidences of the bombardment became distinctly visible.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The time passed so pleasantly, that when their destination came into view, it was with feelings of regret that the young men prepared to disembark.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading How different everything seemed now, from the peaceful business-like appearance the place presented when Helmar first landed on those self-same docks!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading How different everything seemed now, from the peaceful business-like appearance the place presented when Helmar first landed on those self-same docks!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading The great heavy ironclads lay at anchor all around, silent and harmless enough to look at, but, withal, a mighty latent power protecting the shattered city.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The great heavy ironclads lay at anchor all around, silent and harmless enough to look at, but, withal, a mighty latent power protecting the shattered city.
Helmar
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From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
How
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From this reading How different everything seemed now, from the peaceful business-like appearance the place presented when Helmar first landed on those self-same docks!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The time passed so pleasantly, that when their destination came into view, it was with feelings of regret that the young men prepared to disembark.
ironcladadjectiveUS /ˈaɪərnklæd/
sheathed in iron plates for protection
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
ironclads
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From this reading The great heavy ironclads lay at anchor all around, silent and harmless enough to look at, but, withal, a mighty latent power protecting the shattered city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The time passed so pleasantly, that when their destination came into view, it was with feelings of regret that the young men prepared to disembark.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading How different everything seemed now, from the peaceful business-like appearance the place presented when Helmar first landed on those self-same docks!
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading The great heavy ironclads lay at anchor all around, silent and harmless enough to look at, but, withal, a mighty latent power protecting the shattered city.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The great heavy ironclads lay at anchor all around, silent and harmless enough to look at, but, withal, a mighty latent power protecting the shattered city.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The great heavy ironclads lay at anchor all around, silent and harmless enough to look at, but, withal, a mighty latent power protecting the shattered city.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading As the docks loomed up, the evidences of the bombardment became distinctly visible.
the force of workers available
From this reading The time passed so pleasantly, that when their destination came into view, it was with feelings of regret that the young men prepared to disembark.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The great heavy ironclads lay at anchor all around, silent and harmless enough to look at, but, withal, a mighty latent power protecting the shattered city.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading How different everything seemed now, from the peaceful business-like appearance the place presented when Helmar first landed on those self-same docks!
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
OCCUPATIONnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How different everything seemed now, from the peaceful business-like appearance the place presented when Helmar first landed on those self-same docks!
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The time passed so pleasantly, that when their destination came into view, it was with feelings of regret that the young men prepared to disembark.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading How different everything seemed now, from the peaceful business-like appearance the place presented when Helmar first landed on those self-same docks!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading How different everything seemed now, from the peaceful business-like appearance the place presented when Helmar first landed on those self-same docks!
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading The time passed so pleasantly, that when their destination came into view, it was with feelings of regret that the young men prepared to disembark.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The great heavy ironclads lay at anchor all around, silent and harmless enough to look at, but, withal, a mighty latent power protecting the shattered city.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The time passed so pleasantly, that when their destination came into view, it was with feelings of regret that the young men prepared to disembark.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading How different everything seemed now, from the peaceful business-like appearance the place presented when Helmar first landed on those self-same docks!
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading The great heavy ironclads lay at anchor all around, silent and harmless enough to look at, but, withal, a mighty latent power protecting the shattered city.
refugeesnounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒiz/
plural of “refugee” — an exile who flees for safety
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The time passed so pleasantly, that when their destination came into view, it was with feelings of regret that the young men prepared to disembark.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading How different everything seemed now, from the peaceful business-like appearance the place presented when Helmar first landed on those self-same docks!
self-same
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From this reading How different everything seemed now, from the peaceful business-like appearance the place presented when Helmar first landed on those self-same docks!
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading The great heavy ironclads lay at anchor all around, silent and harmless enough to look at, but, withal, a mighty latent power protecting the shattered city.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The great heavy ironclads lay at anchor all around, silent and harmless enough to look at, but, withal, a mighty latent power protecting the shattered city.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The time passed so pleasantly, that when their destination came into view, it was with feelings of regret that the young men prepared to disembark.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading How different everything seemed now, from the peaceful business-like appearance the place presented when Helmar first landed on those self-same docks!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time passed so pleasantly, that when their destination came into view, it was with feelings of regret that the young men prepared to disembark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As the docks loomed up, the evidences of the bombardment became distinctly visible.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The time passed so pleasantly, that when their destination came into view, it was with feelings of regret that the young men prepared to disembark.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading As the docks loomed up, the evidences of the bombardment became distinctly visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The time passed so pleasantly, that when their destination came into view, it was with feelings of regret that the young men prepared to disembark.
at the time that
From this reading The time passed so pleasantly, that when their destination came into view, it was with feelings of regret that the young men prepared to disembark.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The time passed so pleasantly, that when their destination came into view, it was with feelings of regret that the young men prepared to disembark.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The great heavy ironclads lay at anchor all around, silent and harmless enough to look at, but, withal, a mighty latent power protecting the shattered city.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE NEW OCCUPATION The ironclad that bore Helmar and his young friend to Alexandria also carried a great number of refugees, all bound for their homes in Europe.
