used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were not many passengers at this time of year, and there were, in consequence, few lookers-on at the landing.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Manny Green hung around ready for a jest with the purser.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Cap'n Ben with his dog Tinker at his heels, loomed up a conspicuous figure to welcome the arriving guests.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading Ira Baldwin, who combined the offices of shopkeeper and postmaster, was there to receive the mail-bag.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Cap'n Ben with his dog Tinker at his heels, loomed up a conspicuous figure to welcome the arriving guests.
Cap'n
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From this reading Cap'n Ben with his dog Tinker at his heels, loomed up a conspicuous figure to welcome the arriving guests.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Ira Baldwin, who combined the offices of shopkeeper and postmaster, was there to receive the mail-bag.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading There were not many passengers at this time of year, and there were, in consequence, few lookers-on at the landing.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading Cap'n Ben with his dog Tinker at his heels, loomed up a conspicuous figure to welcome the arriving guests.
a small house with a single story
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Cap'n Ben with his dog Tinker at his heels, loomed up a conspicuous figure to welcome the arriving guests.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were not many passengers at this time of year, and there were, in consequence, few lookers-on at the landing.
Fielding's
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From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Cap'n Ben with his dog Tinker at his heels, loomed up a conspicuous figure to welcome the arriving guests.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Manny Green hung around ready for a jest with the purser.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Cap'n Ben with his dog Tinker at his heels, loomed up a conspicuous figure to welcome the arriving guests.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Cap'n Ben with his dog Tinker at his heels, loomed up a conspicuous figure to welcome the arriving guests.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cap'n Ben with his dog Tinker at his heels, loomed up a conspicuous figure to welcome the arriving guests.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Manny Green hung around ready for a jest with the purser.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were not many passengers at this time of year, and there were, in consequence, few lookers-on at the landing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
IranounUS /ˈaɪrə/
a militant organization of Irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive British forces from Northern Ireland and achieve a united independent Ireland
From this reading Ira Baldwin, who combined the offices of shopkeeper and postmaster, was there to receive the mail-bag.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Manny Green hung around ready for a jest with the purser.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading There were not many passengers at this time of year, and there were, in consequence, few lookers-on at the landing.
immediately past
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
lookers-on
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From this reading There were not many passengers at this time of year, and there were, in consequence, few lookers-on at the landing.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading Cap'n Ben with his dog Tinker at his heels, loomed up a conspicuous figure to welcome the arriving guests.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
mail-bag
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From this reading Ira Baldwin, who combined the offices of shopkeeper and postmaster, was there to receive the mail-bag.
Manny
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From this reading Manny Green hung around ready for a jest with the purser.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were not many passengers at this time of year, and there were, in consequence, few lookers-on at the landing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were not many passengers at this time of year, and there were, in consequence, few lookers-on at the landing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Ira Baldwin, who combined the offices of shopkeeper and postmaster, was there to receive the mail-bag.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading There were not many passengers at this time of year, and there were, in consequence, few lookers-on at the landing.
postmasternounUS /ˈpoʊstmæstər/
the person in charge of a post office
From this reading Ira Baldwin, who combined the offices of shopkeeper and postmaster, was there to receive the mail-bag.
pursernounUS /ˈpɜːrsər/
an officer aboard a ship who keeps accounts and attends to the passengers' welfare
From this reading Manny Green hung around ready for a jest with the purser.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Manny Green hung around ready for a jest with the purser.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Ira Baldwin, who combined the offices of shopkeeper and postmaster, was there to receive the mail-bag.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
shopkeepernounUS /ˈʃɑːpkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading Ira Baldwin, who combined the offices of shopkeeper and postmaster, was there to receive the mail-bag.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were not many passengers at this time of year, and there were, in consequence, few lookers-on at the landing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There were not many passengers at this time of year, and there were, in consequence, few lookers-on at the landing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There were not many passengers at this time of year, and there were, in consequence, few lookers-on at the landing.
TinkerverbUS /ˈtɪŋkər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading Cap'n Ben with his dog Tinker at his heels, loomed up a conspicuous figure to welcome the arriving guests.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
tortuousadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃəwəs/
highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Cap'n Ben with his dog Tinker at his heels, loomed up a conspicuous figure to welcome the arriving guests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ira Baldwin, who combined the offices of shopkeeper and postmaster, was there to receive the mail-bag.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
accept gladly
From this reading Cap'n Ben with his dog Tinker at his heels, loomed up a conspicuous figure to welcome the arriving guests.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were not many passengers at this time of year, and there were, in consequence, few lookers-on at the landing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
which person or people
From this reading Ira Baldwin, who combined the offices of shopkeeper and postmaster, was there to receive the mail-bag.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading THE COTTAGE The small steamer, after winding a tortuous way from island to island, at last turned into the little cove, which made a safe harbor for the fishermen of Fielding's Island.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Manny Green hung around ready for a jest with the purser.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading There were not many passengers at this time of year, and there were, in consequence, few lookers-on at the landing.
