used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once or twice lights were seen, as the schooners showed a lantern for a moment to notify their exact position to each other.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The moment that the day grew clear enough for it to be perceived that no other sail could be seen above the horizon, fresh sail was spread upon the schooners, and they began rapidly to draw up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The moment that the day grew clear enough for it to be perceived that no other sail could be seen above the horizon, fresh sail was spread upon the schooners, and they began rapidly to draw up.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading As soon as dawn broke, every man on board the Lizzie Anderson was at his post.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Once or twice lights were seen, as the schooners showed a lantern for a moment to notify their exact position to each other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As soon as dawn broke, every man on board the Lizzie Anderson was at his post.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The moment that the day grew clear enough for it to be perceived that no other sail could be seen above the horizon, fresh sail was spread upon the schooners, and they began rapidly to draw up.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The moment that the day grew clear enough for it to be perceived that no other sail could be seen above the horizon, fresh sail was spread upon the schooners, and they began rapidly to draw up.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading As soon as dawn broke, every man on board the Lizzie Anderson was at his post.
lacking funds
From this reading As soon as dawn broke, every man on board the Lizzie Anderson was at his post.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The schooners had drawn up a little, but were still under easy sail.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The moment that the day grew clear enough for it to be perceived that no other sail could be seen above the horizon, fresh sail was spread upon the schooners, and they began rapidly to draw up.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The moment that the day grew clear enough for it to be perceived that no other sail could be seen above the horizon, fresh sail was spread upon the schooners, and they began rapidly to draw up.
the first light of day
From this reading As soon as dawn broke, every man on board the Lizzie Anderson was at his post.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The moment that the day grew clear enough for it to be perceived that no other sail could be seen above the horizon, fresh sail was spread upon the schooners, and they began rapidly to draw up.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading The moment that the day grew clear enough for it to be perceived that no other sail could be seen above the horizon, fresh sail was spread upon the schooners, and they began rapidly to draw up.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The schooners had drawn up a little, but were still under easy sail.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Once or twice lights were seen, as the schooners showed a lantern for a moment to notify their exact position to each other.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The schooners had drawn up a little, but were still under easy sail.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The moment that the day grew clear enough for it to be perceived that no other sail could be seen above the horizon, fresh sail was spread upon the schooners, and they began rapidly to draw up.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As soon as dawn broke, every man on board the Lizzie Anderson was at his post.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Once or twice lights were seen, as the schooners showed a lantern for a moment to notify their exact position to each other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once or twice lights were seen, as the schooners showed a lantern for a moment to notify their exact position to each other.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The moment that the day grew clear enough for it to be perceived that no other sail could be seen above the horizon, fresh sail was spread upon the schooners, and they began rapidly to draw up.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The moment that the day grew clear enough for it to be perceived that no other sail could be seen above the horizon, fresh sail was spread upon the schooners, and they began rapidly to draw up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The schooners had drawn up a little, but were still under easy sail.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as dawn broke, every man on board the Lizzie Anderson was at his post.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The moment that the day grew clear enough for it to be perceived that no other sail could be seen above the horizon, fresh sail was spread upon the schooners, and they began rapidly to draw up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The moment that the day grew clear enough for it to be perceived that no other sail could be seen above the horizon, fresh sail was spread upon the schooners, and they began rapidly to draw up.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Once or twice lights were seen, as the schooners showed a lantern for a moment to notify their exact position to each other.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Once or twice lights were seen, as the schooners showed a lantern for a moment to notify their exact position to each other.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The schooners had drawn up a little, but were still under easy sail.
Lizzie
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From this reading As soon as dawn broke, every man on board the Lizzie Anderson was at his post.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As soon as dawn broke, every man on board the Lizzie Anderson was at his post.
a particular point in time
From this reading Once or twice lights were seen, as the schooners showed a lantern for a moment to notify their exact position to each other.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night passed quietly.
not any; not one
From this reading The moment that the day grew clear enough for it to be perceived that no other sail could be seen above the horizon, fresh sail was spread upon the schooners, and they began rapidly to draw up.
notifyverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪ/
inform (somebody) of something
From this reading Once or twice lights were seen, as the schooners showed a lantern for a moment to notify their exact position to each other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As soon as dawn broke, every man on board the Lizzie Anderson was at his post.
on one occasion
From this reading Once or twice lights were seen, as the schooners showed a lantern for a moment to notify their exact position to each other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Once or twice lights were seen, as the schooners showed a lantern for a moment to notify their exact position to each other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Once or twice lights were seen, as the schooners showed a lantern for a moment to notify their exact position to each other.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The night passed quietly.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading The moment that the day grew clear enough for it to be perceived that no other sail could be seen above the horizon, fresh sail was spread upon the schooners, and they began rapidly to draw up.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Once or twice lights were seen, as the schooners showed a lantern for a moment to notify their exact position to each other.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading As soon as dawn broke, every man on board the Lizzie Anderson was at his post.
with low volume
From this reading The night passed quietly.
with speed
From this reading The moment that the day grew clear enough for it to be perceived that no other sail could be seen above the horizon, fresh sail was spread upon the schooners, and they began rapidly to draw up.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The schooners had drawn up a little, but were still under easy sail.
schoonersnounUS /ˈskuːnərz/
plural of “schooner” — a large beer glass
From this reading Once or twice lights were seen, as the schooners showed a lantern for a moment to notify their exact position to each other.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Once or twice lights were seen, as the schooners showed a lantern for a moment to notify their exact position to each other.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Once or twice lights were seen, as the schooners showed a lantern for a moment to notify their exact position to each other.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as dawn broke, every man on board the Lizzie Anderson was at his post.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The moment that the day grew clear enough for it to be perceived that no other sail could be seen above the horizon, fresh sail was spread upon the schooners, and they began rapidly to draw up.
not in physical motion
From this reading The schooners had drawn up a little, but were still under easy sail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The moment that the day grew clear enough for it to be perceived that no other sail could be seen above the horizon, fresh sail was spread upon the schooners, and they began rapidly to draw up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The night passed quietly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Once or twice lights were seen, as the schooners showed a lantern for a moment to notify their exact position to each other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The moment that the day grew clear enough for it to be perceived that no other sail could be seen above the horizon, fresh sail was spread upon the schooners, and they began rapidly to draw up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once or twice lights were seen, as the schooners showed a lantern for a moment to notify their exact position to each other.
two times
From this reading Once or twice lights were seen, as the schooners showed a lantern for a moment to notify their exact position to each other.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The schooners had drawn up a little, but were still under easy sail.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The schooners had drawn up a little, but were still under easy sail.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The moment that the day grew clear enough for it to be perceived that no other sail could be seen above the horizon, fresh sail was spread upon the schooners, and they began rapidly to draw up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as dawn broke, every man on board the Lizzie Anderson was at his post.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Once or twice lights were seen, as the schooners showed a lantern for a moment to notify their exact position to each other.
