used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Next door to the house we occupied stood a low-roofed, unpretentious dwelling, white as an old-time clipper ship, with bright green blinds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Next door to the house we occupied stood a low-roofed, unpretentious dwelling, white as an old-time clipper ship, with bright green blinds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
barometernounUS /bərˈɑːmɪtər/
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Next door to the house we occupied stood a low-roofed, unpretentious dwelling, white as an old-time clipper ship, with bright green blinds.
a youthful male person
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
branch-coral
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From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
brass-knockered
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From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Next door to the house we occupied stood a low-roofed, unpretentious dwelling, white as an old-time clipper ship, with bright green blinds.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
Buzzard'snounUS /ˈbʌzərdz/
possessive form of “buzzard” — a New World vulture that is common in South America and Central America and the southern United States
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I can still catch the fragrance of the lilacs by the gate.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can still catch the fragrance of the lilacs by the gate.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading I can still catch the fragrance of the lilacs by the gate.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
clippernounUS /ˈklɪpər/
(electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform)
From this reading Next door to the house we occupied stood a low-roofed, unpretentious dwelling, white as an old-time clipper ship, with bright green blinds.
CodnounUS /kɑːd/
the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
conch-shell
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From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
deck-like
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From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Next door to the house we occupied stood a low-roofed, unpretentious dwelling, white as an old-time clipper ship, with bright green blinds.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Next door to the house we occupied stood a low-roofed, unpretentious dwelling, white as an old-time clipper ship, with bright green blinds.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
fishing-village
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From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
flankedverbUS /flæŋkt/
past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading I can still catch the fragrance of the lilacs by the gate.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading I can still catch the fragrance of the lilacs by the gate.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Next door to the house we occupied stood a low-roofed, unpretentious dwelling, white as an old-time clipper ship, with bright green blinds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Next door to the house we occupied stood a low-roofed, unpretentious dwelling, white as an old-time clipper ship, with bright green blinds.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
intimating
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From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
ISLESnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “isle” — a small island
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
lilacsnounUS /ˈlaɪlæks/
plural of “lilac” — any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading I can still catch the fragrance of the lilacs by the gate.
low-roofed
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From this reading Next door to the house we occupied stood a low-roofed, unpretentious dwelling, white as an old-time clipper ship, with bright green blinds.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
Mattapoisett
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From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
nauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next door to the house we occupied stood a low-roofed, unpretentious dwelling, white as an old-time clipper ship, with bright green blinds.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Next door to the house we occupied stood a low-roofed, unpretentious dwelling, white as an old-time clipper ship, with bright green blinds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading Next door to the house we occupied stood a low-roofed, unpretentious dwelling, white as an old-time clipper ship, with bright green blinds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
the local environment
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
passers-bynounUS /ˈpæsərzbaɪ/
plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
ramblernounUS /ˈræmblər/
a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
SEASnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
transport commercially
From this reading Next door to the house we occupied stood a low-roofed, unpretentious dwelling, white as an old-time clipper ship, with bright green blinds.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
not in physical motion
From this reading I can still catch the fragrance of the lilacs by the gate.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Next door to the house we occupied stood a low-roofed, unpretentious dwelling, white as an old-time clipper ship, with bright green blinds.
subtlyadverbUS /ˈsʌtəli/
in a subtle manner
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
summersnounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The fine old doorway, brass-knockered, arched by a spray of crimson rambler, was flanked on one hand by a great conch-shell, on the other by an enormous specimen of branch-coral, thus subtly intimating to passers-by that the owner of the house had been in "foreign parts."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next door to the house we occupied stood a low-roofed, unpretentious dwelling, white as an old-time clipper ship, with bright green blinds.
tripodnounUS /ˈtraɪpɑːd/
a three-legged rack used for support
From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
unpretentiousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈtenʃəs/
lacking pretension or affectation
From this reading Next door to the house we occupied stood a low-roofed, unpretentious dwelling, white as an old-time clipper ship, with bright green blinds.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading A distinctly nautical atmosphere was lent to the broad, deck-like verandah by a ship's barometer, a chart of Cape Cod, and a highly polished brass telescope mounted on a tripod so as to command the entire expanse of the bay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Next door to the house we occupied stood a low-roofed, unpretentious dwelling, white as an old-time clipper ship, with bright green blinds.
at the time that
From this reading MAGIC ISLES AND FAIRY SEAS When I was a small boy I spent my summers at the quaint old fishing-village of Mattapoisett, on Buzzard's Bay.
a Caucasian
From this reading Next door to the house we occupied stood a low-roofed, unpretentious dwelling, white as an old-time clipper ship, with bright green blinds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Next door to the house we occupied stood a low-roofed, unpretentious dwelling, white as an old-time clipper ship, with bright green blinds.
