used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Three years of seatime had made a great difference in her appearance.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Of the ship’s officers only three had gone to their last account--the master, who had fallen a victim to the dreaded "yellow jack", and two of the midshipmen.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The _Gannet_ was bowling along under easy sail some fifty miles south of Majorca.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Three years of seatime had made a great difference in her appearance.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
cause to be bored
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
bowlingnounUS /ˈboʊlɪŋ/
a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them
From this reading The _Gannet_ was bowling along under easy sail some fifty miles south of Majorca.
buffetingnounUS /bəˈfeɪɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Her crew, too, had undergone considerable changes; wounds and disease had reduced the number of her gallant men, while those who were left were now well-seasoned and disciplined.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her crew, too, had undergone considerable changes; wounds and disease had reduced the number of her gallant men, while those who were left were now well-seasoned and disciplined.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Her crew, too, had undergone considerable changes; wounds and disease had reduced the number of her gallant men, while those who were left were now well-seasoned and disciplined.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Three years of seatime had made a great difference in her appearance.
disciplinedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəplənd/
obeying the rules
From this reading Her crew, too, had undergone considerable changes; wounds and disease had reduced the number of her gallant men, while those who were left were now well-seasoned and disciplined.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading Her crew, too, had undergone considerable changes; wounds and disease had reduced the number of her gallant men, while those who were left were now well-seasoned and disciplined.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Of the ship’s officers only three had gone to their last account--the master, who had fallen a victim to the dreaded "yellow jack", and two of the midshipmen.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The _Gannet_ was bowling along under easy sail some fifty miles south of Majorca.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Of the ship’s officers only three had gone to their last account--the master, who had fallen a victim to the dreaded "yellow jack", and two of the midshipmen.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The _Gannet_ was bowling along under easy sail some fifty miles south of Majorca.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Her crew, too, had undergone considerable changes; wounds and disease had reduced the number of her gallant men, while those who were left were now well-seasoned and disciplined.
Gannetnoun
large heavily built seabird with a long stout bill noted for its plunging dives for fish
From this reading The _Gannet_ was bowling along under easy sail some fifty miles south of Majorca.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Of the ship’s officers only three had gone to their last account--the master, who had fallen a victim to the dreaded "yellow jack", and two of the midshipmen.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Three years of seatime had made a great difference in her appearance.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three years of seatime had made a great difference in her appearance.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Three years of seatime had made a great difference in her appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three years of seatime had made a great difference in her appearance.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Of the ship’s officers only three had gone to their last account--the master, who had fallen a victim to the dreaded "yellow jack", and two of the midshipmen.
immediately past
From this reading Of the ship’s officers only three had gone to their last account--the master, who had fallen a victim to the dreaded "yellow jack", and two of the midshipmen.
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 Her crew, too, had undergone considerable changes; wounds and disease had reduced the number of her gallant men, while those who were left were now well-seasoned and disciplined.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Three years of seatime had made a great difference in her appearance.
MajorcanounUS /maɪˈɔːrkə/
the largest of the Balearic Islands
From this reading The _Gannet_ was bowling along under easy sail some fifty miles south of Majorca.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Of the ship’s officers only three had gone to their last account--the master, who had fallen a victim to the dreaded "yellow jack", and two of the midshipmen.
the force of workers available
From this reading Her crew, too, had undergone considerable changes; wounds and disease had reduced the number of her gallant men, while those who were left were now well-seasoned and disciplined.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading Of the ship’s officers only three had gone to their last account--the master, who had fallen a victim to the dreaded "yellow jack", and two of the midshipmen.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The _Gannet_ was bowling along under easy sail some fifty miles south of Majorca.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her crew, too, had undergone considerable changes; wounds and disease had reduced the number of her gallant men, while those who were left were now well-seasoned and disciplined.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Her crew, too, had undergone considerable changes; wounds and disease had reduced the number of her gallant men, while those who were left were now well-seasoned and disciplined.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The _Gannet_ was bowling along under easy sail some fifty miles south of Majorca.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Of the ship’s officers only three had gone to their last account--the master, who had fallen a victim to the dreaded "yellow jack", and two of the midshipmen.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
and nothing more
From this reading Of the ship’s officers only three had gone to their last account--the master, who had fallen a victim to the dreaded "yellow jack", and two of the midshipmen.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
pristineadjectiveUS /ˈprɪstin/
completely free from dirt or contamination
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Her crew, too, had undergone considerable changes; wounds and disease had reduced the number of her gallant men, while those who were left were now well-seasoned and disciplined.
repaintedverbUS /riˈpeɪntɪd/
past form of “repaint” — paint again
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
retardedadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɑːrdɪd/
relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The _Gannet_ was bowling along under easy sail some fifty miles south of Majorca.
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 Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
seatime
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three years of seatime had made a great difference in her appearance.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Of the ship’s officers only three had gone to their last account--the master, who had fallen a victim to the dreaded "yellow jack", and two of the midshipmen.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The _Gannet_ was bowling along under easy sail some fifty miles south of Majorca.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The _Gannet_ was bowling along under easy sail some fifty miles south of Majorca.
move hurridly
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The _Gannet_ was bowling along under easy sail some fifty miles south of Majorca.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Her crew, too, had undergone considerable changes; wounds and disease had reduced the number of her gallant men, while those who were left were now well-seasoned and disciplined.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three years of seatime had made a great difference in her appearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of the ship’s officers only three had gone to their last account--the master, who had fallen a victim to the dreaded "yellow jack", and two of the midshipmen.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Her crew, too, had undergone considerable changes; wounds and disease had reduced the number of her gallant men, while those who were left were now well-seasoned and disciplined.
torridadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrəd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Of the ship’s officers only three had gone to their last account--the master, who had fallen a victim to the dreaded "yellow jack", and two of the midshipmen.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The _Gannet_ was bowling along under easy sail some fifty miles south of Majorca.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading Her crew, too, had undergone considerable changes; wounds and disease had reduced the number of her gallant men, while those who were left were now well-seasoned and disciplined.
vegetablenounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəl/
edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Of the ship’s officers only three had gone to their last account--the master, who had fallen a victim to the dreaded "yellow jack", and two of the midshipmen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The _Gannet_ was bowling along under easy sail some fifty miles south of Majorca.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
well-seasoned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her crew, too, had undergone considerable changes; wounds and disease had reduced the number of her gallant men, while those who were left were now well-seasoned and disciplined.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her crew, too, had undergone considerable changes; wounds and disease had reduced the number of her gallant men, while those who were left were now well-seasoned and disciplined.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Her speed was retarded by the presence of a thick vegetable growth on her bottom, her sails had lost their pristine beauty, while her sides, though often repainted, bore signs of the effect of torrid heat and the buffeting of the waves.
which person or people
From this reading Her crew, too, had undergone considerable changes; wounds and disease had reduced the number of her gallant men, while those who were left were now well-seasoned and disciplined.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Her crew, too, had undergone considerable changes; wounds and disease had reduced the number of her gallant men, while those who were left were now well-seasoned and disciplined.
a late time of life
From this reading Three years of seatime had made a great difference in her appearance.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Of the ship’s officers only three had gone to their last account--the master, who had fallen a victim to the dreaded "yellow jack", and two of the midshipmen.
