used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “That’s the ship you are looking for, I think,” he said.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
for the reason that
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading “See, they are only bending her after sails.”
CapesnounUS /keɪps/
plural of “cape” — a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
CarlylenounUS /ˈkɑːrlaɪl/
Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)
From this reading “Yes; she seems like a new vessel,” said Ethan Carlyle, gazing earnestly at the craft.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading “Yes; she seems like a new vessel,” said Ethan Carlyle, gazing earnestly at the craft.
DelawarenounUS /ˈdeləwer/
a river that rises in the Catskills in southeastern New York and flows southward along the border of Pennsylvania with New York and New Jersey to northern Delaware where it empties into Delaware Bay
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
in a serious manner
From this reading “Yes; she seems like a new vessel,” said Ethan Carlyle, gazing earnestly at the craft.
to come or go into
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
Ethan
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From this reading “Yes; she seems like a new vessel,” said Ethan Carlyle, gazing earnestly at the craft.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
moving swiftly
From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading “Yes; she seems like a new vessel,” said Ethan Carlyle, gazing earnestly at the craft.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “That’s the ship you are looking for, I think,” he said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
HOW
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From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “That’s the ship you are looking for, I think,” he said.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
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 SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Yes; she seems like a new vessel,” said Ethan Carlyle, gazing earnestly at the craft.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “Yes; she seems like a new vessel,” said Ethan Carlyle, gazing earnestly at the craft.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
and nothing more
From this reading “See, they are only bending her after sails.”
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
having a point
From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
PortsmouthnounUS /ˈpɔːrtsməθ/
a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
RANGERnounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “That’s the ship you are looking for, I think,” he said.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading “See, they are only bending her after sails.”
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “See, they are only bending her after sails.”
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Yes; she seems like a new vessel,” said Ethan Carlyle, gazing earnestly at the craft.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
transport commercially
From this reading “That’s the ship you are looking for, I think,” he said.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
sloop-of-war
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From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
That's
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From this reading “That’s the ship you are looking for, I think,” he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “That’s the ship you are looking for, I think,” he said.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading “Yes; she seems like a new vessel,” said Ethan Carlyle, gazing earnestly at the craft.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading SHOWS HOW THE RANGER SAILED FOR FRANCE Because of a succession of contrary winds the schooner Island Queen did not enter Portsmouth harbor for almost two weeks after the time she left the Delaware Capes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As they ran up under light sail, the skipper pointed to a sloop-of-war riding at anchor, and with a strange looking flag flying at her peak.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes; she seems like a new vessel,” said Ethan Carlyle, gazing earnestly at the craft.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “That’s the ship you are looking for, I think,” he said.
