used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With her blunt jib-boom she had prodded a hole in the side of a lighthouse supply-boat, and sailed away without answering questions.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To avoid conflict with local authority, she had hurried to sea without clearing at the custom-house from Boston, Bangor, Portland, and Gloucester.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading With her blunt jib-boom she had prodded a hole in the side of a lighthouse supply-boat, and sailed away without answering questions.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To avoid conflict with local authority, she had hurried to sea without clearing at the custom-house from Boston, Bangor, Portland, and Gloucester.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading To avoid conflict with local authority, she had hurried to sea without clearing at the custom-house from Boston, Bangor, Portland, and Gloucester.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading To avoid conflict with local authority, she had hurried to sea without clearing at the custom-house from Boston, Bangor, Portland, and Gloucester.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With her blunt jib-boom she had prodded a hole in the side of a lighthouse supply-boat, and sailed away without answering questions.
BangornounUS /ˈbæŋɡər/
a town in east central Maine on the Penobscot River
From this reading To avoid conflict with local authority, she had hurried to sea without clearing at the custom-house from Boston, Bangor, Portland, and Gloucester.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had carried local authority in the persons of distressed United States marshals to sea with her from three other ports, and landed it on some outlying point before the next meal-hour.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
bluntadjectiveUS /blʌnt/
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading With her blunt jib-boom she had prodded a hole in the side of a lighthouse supply-boat, and sailed away without answering questions.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading To avoid conflict with local authority, she had hurried to sea without clearing at the custom-house from Boston, Bangor, Portland, and Gloucester.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She had carried local authority in the persons of distressed United States marshals to sea with her from three other ports, and landed it on some outlying point before the next meal-hour.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading To avoid conflict with local authority, she had hurried to sea without clearing at the custom-house from Boston, Bangor, Portland, and Gloucester.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
cognizancenounUS /ˈkɑːɡnəzəns/
having knowledge of
From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading To avoid conflict with local authority, she had hurried to sea without clearing at the custom-house from Boston, Bangor, Portland, and Gloucester.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
custom-house
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From this reading To avoid conflict with local authority, she had hurried to sea without clearing at the custom-house from Boston, Bangor, Portland, and Gloucester.
cuttersnounUS /ˈkʌtərz/
plural of “cutter” — someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading She had carried local authority in the persons of distressed United States marshals to sea with her from three other ports, and landed it on some outlying point before the next meal-hour.
to come or go into
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
fishing-fleet
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From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
fly-leaves
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From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To avoid conflict with local authority, she had hurried to sea without clearing at the custom-house from Boston, Bangor, Portland, and Gloucester.
GloucesternounUS /ˈɡlɑːstər/
a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries
From this reading To avoid conflict with local authority, she had hurried to sea without clearing at the custom-house from Boston, Bangor, Portland, and Gloucester.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To avoid conflict with local authority, she had hurried to sea without clearing at the custom-house from Boston, Bangor, Portland, and Gloucester.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
an opening into or through something
From this reading With her blunt jib-boom she had prodded a hole in the side of a lighthouse supply-boat, and sailed away without answering questions.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading To avoid conflict with local authority, she had hurried to sea without clearing at the custom-house from Boston, Bangor, Portland, and Gloucester.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had carried local authority in the persons of distressed United States marshals to sea with her from three other ports, and landed it on some outlying point before the next meal-hour.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had carried local authority in the persons of distressed United States marshals to sea with her from three other ports, and landed it on some outlying point before the next meal-hour.
jib-boom
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From this reading With her blunt jib-boom she had prodded a hole in the side of a lighthouse supply-boat, and sailed away without answering questions.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading She had carried local authority in the persons of distressed United States marshals to sea with her from three other ports, and landed it on some outlying point before the next meal-hour.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
lighthousenounUS /ˈlaɪthaʊs/
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
From this reading With her blunt jib-boom she had prodded a hole in the side of a lighthouse supply-boat, and sailed away without answering questions.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading To avoid conflict with local authority, she had hurried to sea without clearing at the custom-house from Boston, Bangor, Portland, and Gloucester.
log-books
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From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
marshalsnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəlz/
the United States' oldest federal law enforcement agency is responsible today for protecting the Federal Judiciary and transporting federal prisoners and protecting federal witnesses and managing assets seized from criminals and generally ensuring the effective operation of the federal judicial syst
From this reading She had carried local authority in the persons of distressed United States marshals to sea with her from three other ports, and landed it on some outlying point before the next meal-hour.
meal-hour
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From this reading She had carried local authority in the persons of distressed United States marshals to sea with her from three other ports, and landed it on some outlying point before the next meal-hour.
the force of workers available
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading She had carried local authority in the persons of distressed United States marshals to sea with her from three other ports, and landed it on some outlying point before the next meal-hour.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had carried local authority in the persons of distressed United States marshals to sea with her from three other ports, and landed it on some outlying point before the next meal-hour.
outlyingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/
relatively far from a center or middle
From this reading She had carried local authority in the persons of distressed United States marshals to sea with her from three other ports, and landed it on some outlying point before the next meal-hour.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading She had carried local authority in the persons of distressed United States marshals to sea with her from three other ports, and landed it on some outlying point before the next meal-hour.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She had carried local authority in the persons of distressed United States marshals to sea with her from three other ports, and landed it on some outlying point before the next meal-hour.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading To avoid conflict with local authority, she had hurried to sea without clearing at the custom-house from Boston, Bangor, Portland, and Gloucester.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
proddedverbUS /ˈprɑːdɪd/
inflected form of “prod” — to push against gently
From this reading With her blunt jib-boom she had prodded a hole in the side of a lighthouse supply-boat, and sailed away without answering questions.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading With her blunt jib-boom she had prodded a hole in the side of a lighthouse supply-boat, and sailed away without answering questions.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading With her blunt jib-boom she had prodded a hole in the side of a lighthouse supply-boat, and sailed away without answering questions.
schooner-rigged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading To avoid conflict with local authority, she had hurried to sea without clearing at the custom-house from Boston, Bangor, Portland, and Gloucester.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading With her blunt jib-boom she had prodded a hole in the side of a lighthouse supply-boat, and sailed away without answering questions.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She had carried local authority in the persons of distressed United States marshals to sea with her from three other ports, and landed it on some outlying point before the next meal-hour.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading She had carried local authority in the persons of distressed United States marshals to sea with her from three other ports, and landed it on some outlying point before the next meal-hour.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
supply-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With her blunt jib-boom she had prodded a hole in the side of a lighthouse supply-boat, and sailed away without answering questions.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She had carried local authority in the persons of distressed United States marshals to sea with her from three other ports, and landed it on some outlying point before the next meal-hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To avoid conflict with local authority, she had hurried to sea without clearing at the custom-house from Boston, Bangor, Portland, and Gloucester.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading She had carried local authority in the persons of distressed United States marshals to sea with her from three other ports, and landed it on some outlying point before the next meal-hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As her reputation increased, so did the hatred of men, while the number of ports on the coast which she could safely enter became painfully small.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To avoid conflict with local authority, she had hurried to sea without clearing at the custom-house from Boston, Bangor, Portland, and Gloucester.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To avoid conflict with local authority, she had hurried to sea without clearing at the custom-house from Boston, Bangor, Portland, and Gloucester.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The government was taking cognizance, and her description was written on the fly-leaves of several revenue cutters' log-books, while Sunday newspapers in the large cities began a series of special articles about the mysterious schooner-rigged pirate of the fishing-fleet.
