used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GRANDEE OF SPAIN.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
in the past
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The port, or harbor, of Barcelona is formed by an inlet of the sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the widest part of the tongue of land is the suburb of Barceloneta, or Little Barcelona, inhabited by sailors and other lower orders of people.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
BarcelonanounUS /ˌbɑːrsɪˈloʊnə/
a city in northeastern Spain on the Mediterranean; 2nd largest Spanish city and the largest port and commercial center; has been a center for radical political beliefs
From this reading The port, or harbor, of Barcelona is formed by an inlet of the sea.
Barceloneta
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From this reading On the widest part of the tongue of land is the suburb of Barceloneta, or Little Barcelona, inhabited by sailors and other lower orders of people.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The port, or harbor, of Barcelona is formed by an inlet of the sea.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A triangular tongue of land, with a long jetty projecting from its southern point, shelters it from the violence of the sea, except on the south–east.
apart from; not including
From this reading A triangular tongue of land, with a long jetty projecting from its southern point, shelters it from the violence of the sea, except on the south–east.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The port, or harbor, of Barcelona is formed by an inlet of the sea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A triangular tongue of land, with a long jetty projecting from its southern point, shelters it from the violence of the sea, except on the south–east.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
GRANDEEnoun
a nobleman of highest rank in Spain or Portugal
From this reading A GRANDEE OF SPAIN.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The port, or harbor, of Barcelona is formed by an inlet of the sea.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading On the widest part of the tongue of land is the suburb of Barceloneta, or Little Barcelona, inhabited by sailors and other lower orders of people.
inletnounUS /ˈɪnlet/
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading The port, or harbor, of Barcelona is formed by an inlet of the sea.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The port, or harbor, of Barcelona is formed by an inlet of the sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A triangular tongue of land, with a long jetty projecting from its southern point, shelters it from the violence of the sea, except on the south–east.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A triangular tongue of land, with a long jetty projecting from its southern point, shelters it from the violence of the sea, except on the south–east.
jettynounUS /ˈdʒeti/
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
From this reading A triangular tongue of land, with a long jetty projecting from its southern point, shelters it from the violence of the sea, except on the south–east.
and nothing more
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A triangular tongue of land, with a long jetty projecting from its southern point, shelters it from the violence of the sea, except on the south–east.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the widest part of the tongue of land is the suburb of Barceloneta, or Little Barcelona, inhabited by sailors and other lower orders of people.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A triangular tongue of land, with a long jetty projecting from its southern point, shelters it from the violence of the sea, except on the south–east.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading On the widest part of the tongue of land is the suburb of Barceloneta, or Little Barcelona, inhabited by sailors and other lower orders of people.
MarseillesnounUS /mɑːrˈsaɪləs/
a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GRANDEE OF SPAIN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A triangular tongue of land, with a long jetty projecting from its southern point, shelters it from the violence of the sea, except on the south–east.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The port, or harbor, of Barcelona is formed by an inlet of the sea.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading On the widest part of the tongue of land is the suburb of Barceloneta, or Little Barcelona, inhabited by sailors and other lower orders of people.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the widest part of the tongue of land is the suburb of Barceloneta, or Little Barcelona, inhabited by sailors and other lower orders of people.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On the widest part of the tongue of land is the suburb of Barceloneta, or Little Barcelona, inhabited by sailors and other lower orders of people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading On the widest part of the tongue of land is the suburb of Barceloneta, or Little Barcelona, inhabited by sailors and other lower orders of people.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A triangular tongue of land, with a long jetty projecting from its southern point, shelters it from the violence of the sea, except on the south–east.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The port, or harbor, of Barcelona is formed by an inlet of the sea.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading A triangular tongue of land, with a long jetty projecting from its southern point, shelters it from the violence of the sea, except on the south–east.
one of four equal parts
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
Raimundo
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From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
To recall to mind.
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading On the widest part of the tongue of land is the suburb of Barceloneta, or Little Barcelona, inhabited by sailors and other lower orders of people.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The port, or harbor, of Barcelona is formed by an inlet of the sea.
sheltersnounUS /ˈʃeltərz/
plural of “shelter” — a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading A triangular tongue of land, with a long jetty projecting from its southern point, shelters it from the violence of the sea, except on the south–east.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A triangular tongue of land, with a long jetty projecting from its southern point, shelters it from the violence of the sea, except on the south–east.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A triangular tongue of land, with a long jetty projecting from its southern point, shelters it from the violence of the sea, except on the south–east.
SPAINnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading A GRANDEE OF SPAIN.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
suburbnounUS /ˈsʌbərb/
a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading On the widest part of the tongue of land is the suburb of Barceloneta, or Little Barcelona, inhabited by sailors and other lower orders of people.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The port, or harbor, of Barcelona is formed by an inlet of the sea.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading A triangular tongue of land, with a long jetty projecting from its southern point, shelters it from the violence of the sea, except on the south–east.
triangularadjectiveUS /traɪˈæŋɡjələr/
having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle
From this reading A triangular tongue of land, with a long jetty projecting from its southern point, shelters it from the violence of the sea, except on the south–east.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading A triangular tongue of land, with a long jetty projecting from its southern point, shelters it from the violence of the sea, except on the south–east.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
at the time that
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
widestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdəst/
superlative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading On the widest part of the tongue of land is the suburb of Barceloneta, or Little Barcelona, inhabited by sailors and other lower orders of people.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A triangular tongue of land, with a long jetty projecting from its southern point, shelters it from the violence of the sea, except on the south–east.
a late time of life
From this reading “I can just remember the city as it was when I left it in a steamer to go to Marseilles, about ten years ago,” said Raimundo, as he and Scott stood on the lee side of the quarter–deck, looking at the objects of interest that were presented to them.
