used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We cruised about all the morning in the neighbourhood, but not a tub more could we discover.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "We cruised about all the morning in the neighbourhood, but not a tub more could we discover.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Three days after that we dropped our anchor in Weymouth roads.
(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 "We cruised about all the morning in the neighbourhood, but not a tub more could we discover.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Three days after that we dropped our anchor in Weymouth roads.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "`We were looking out for a cutter with a large cargo the other day, but somehow or other we managed to miss her, and she managed to land every tub.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We understand that there has not been such a run for years,' observed the coast-guard officer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "We cruised about all the morning in the neighbourhood, but not a tub more could we discover.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading "`We were looking out for a cutter with a large cargo the other day, but somehow or other we managed to miss her, and she managed to land every tub.
coast-guard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The commander went on shore to communicate with the officer of the coast-guard on the station.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The commander went on shore to communicate with the officer of the coast-guard on the station.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading The commander went on shore to communicate with the officer of the coast-guard on the station.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "We cruised about all the morning in the neighbourhood, but not a tub more could we discover.
cruisedverbUS /kruːzd/
past form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading "We cruised about all the morning in the neighbourhood, but not a tub more could we discover.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading "`We were looking out for a cutter with a large cargo the other day, but somehow or other we managed to miss her, and she managed to land every tub.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "`We were looking out for a cutter with a large cargo the other day, but somehow or other we managed to miss her, and she managed to land every tub.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days after that we dropped our anchor in Weymouth roads.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "We cruised about all the morning in the neighbourhood, but not a tub more could we discover.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Three days after that we dropped our anchor in Weymouth roads.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "`We were looking out for a cutter with a large cargo the other day, but somehow or other we managed to miss her, and she managed to land every tub.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "`We were looking out for a cutter with a large cargo the other day, but somehow or other we managed to miss her, and she managed to land every tub.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We understand that there has not been such a run for years,' observed the coast-guard officer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "`We were looking out for a cutter with a large cargo the other day, but somehow or other we managed to miss her, and she managed to land every tub.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We cruised about all the morning in the neighbourhood, but not a tub more could we discover.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "`We were looking out for a cutter with a large cargo the other day, but somehow or other we managed to miss her, and she managed to land every tub.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "`We were looking out for a cutter with a large cargo the other day, but somehow or other we managed to miss her, and she managed to land every tub.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "`We were looking out for a cutter with a large cargo the other day, but somehow or other we managed to miss her, and she managed to land every tub.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "`We were looking out for a cutter with a large cargo the other day, but somehow or other we managed to miss her, and she managed to land every tub.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "`We were looking out for a cutter with a large cargo the other day, but somehow or other we managed to miss her, and she managed to land every tub.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "We cruised about all the morning in the neighbourhood, but not a tub more could we discover.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "We cruised about all the morning in the neighbourhood, but not a tub more could we discover.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading "We cruised about all the morning in the neighbourhood, but not a tub more could we discover.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We cruised about all the morning in the neighbourhood, but not a tub more could we discover.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading We understand that there has not been such a run for years,' observed the coast-guard officer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The commander went on shore to communicate with the officer of the coast-guard on the station.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The commander went on shore to communicate with the officer of the coast-guard on the station.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The commander went on shore to communicate with the officer of the coast-guard on the station.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "`We were looking out for a cutter with a large cargo the other day, but somehow or other we managed to miss her, and she managed to land every tub.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "`We were looking out for a cutter with a large cargo the other day, but somehow or other we managed to miss her, and she managed to land every tub.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Three days after that we dropped our anchor in Weymouth roads.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "`We were looking out for a cutter with a large cargo the other day, but somehow or other we managed to miss her, and she managed to land every tub.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Three days after that we dropped our anchor in Weymouth roads.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading We understand that there has not been such a run for years,' observed the coast-guard officer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "`We were looking out for a cutter with a large cargo the other day, but somehow or other we managed to miss her, and she managed to land every tub.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The commander went on shore to communicate with the officer of the coast-guard on the station.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading "`We were looking out for a cutter with a large cargo the other day, but somehow or other we managed to miss her, and she managed to land every tub.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The commander went on shore to communicate with the officer of the coast-guard on the station.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We understand that there has not been such a run for years,' observed the coast-guard officer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Three days after that we dropped our anchor in Weymouth roads.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We cruised about all the morning in the neighbourhood, but not a tub more could we discover.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We understand that there has not been such a run for years,' observed the coast-guard officer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days after that we dropped our anchor in Weymouth roads.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The commander went on shore to communicate with the officer of the coast-guard on the station.
tubnounUS /tʌb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading "We cruised about all the morning in the neighbourhood, but not a tub more could we discover.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading We understand that there has not been such a run for years,' observed the coast-guard officer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We cruised about all the morning in the neighbourhood, but not a tub more could we discover.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The commander went on shore to communicate with the officer of the coast-guard on the station.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "`We were looking out for a cutter with a large cargo the other day, but somehow or other we managed to miss her, and she managed to land every tub.
Weymouth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days after that we dropped our anchor in Weymouth roads.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The commander went on shore to communicate with the officer of the coast-guard on the station.
a late time of life
From this reading We understand that there has not been such a run for years,' observed the coast-guard officer.
