used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
anew
From this reading THE BOWHEAD Captain Simms appeared again in the cabin and on deck, but he was not the same man.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BOWHEAD Captain Simms appeared again in the cabin and on deck, but he was not the same man.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE BOWHEAD Captain Simms appeared again in the cabin and on deck, but he was not the same man.
arteriesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəriz/
plural of “artery” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
From this reading It was as if his juices had been sucked from his veins and arteries and tissues, leaving him flabby, irresolute, compared to his former self.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as if his juices had been sucked from his veins and arteries and tissues, leaving him flabby, irresolute, compared to his former self.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was as if his juices had been sucked from his veins and arteries and tissues, leaving him flabby, irresolute, compared to his former self.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
BOWHEADnoun
large-mouthed Arctic whale
From this reading THE BOWHEAD Captain Simms appeared again in the cabin and on deck, but he was not the same man.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE BOWHEAD Captain Simms appeared again in the cabin and on deck, but he was not the same man.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE BOWHEAD Captain Simms appeared again in the cabin and on deck, but he was not the same man.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE BOWHEAD Captain Simms appeared again in the cabin and on deck, but he was not the same man.
Carlsen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even as Lund shadowed Rainey, so Simms shadowed Carlsen.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading It was as if his juices had been sucked from his veins and arteries and tissues, leaving him flabby, irresolute, compared to his former self.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE BOWHEAD Captain Simms appeared again in the cabin and on deck, but he was not the same man.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
divisible by two
From this reading Even as Lund shadowed Rainey, so Simms shadowed Carlsen.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
flabbyadjectiveUS /ˈflæbi/
out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
From this reading It was as if his juices had been sucked from his veins and arteries and tissues, leaving him flabby, irresolute, compared to his former self.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading It was as if his juices had been sucked from his veins and arteries and tissues, leaving him flabby, irresolute, compared to his former self.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was as if his juices had been sucked from his veins and arteries and tissues, leaving him flabby, irresolute, compared to his former self.
giant'snounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
possessive form of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was as if his juices had been sucked from his veins and arteries and tissues, leaving him flabby, irresolute, compared to his former self.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His illness seemed to have robbed him permanently of what was left him of the spring of manhood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BOWHEAD Captain Simms appeared again in the cabin and on deck, but he was not the same man.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His illness seemed to have robbed him permanently of what was left him of the spring of manhood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His illness seemed to have robbed him permanently of what was left him of the spring of manhood.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was as if his juices had been sucked from his veins and arteries and tissues, leaving him flabby, irresolute, compared to his former self.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading His illness seemed to have robbed him permanently of what was left him of the spring of manhood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BOWHEAD Captain Simms appeared again in the cabin and on deck, but he was not the same man.
irresoluteadjective
uncertain how to act or proceed
From this reading It was as if his juices had been sucked from his veins and arteries and tissues, leaving him flabby, irresolute, compared to his former self.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as if his juices had been sucked from his veins and arteries and tissues, leaving him flabby, irresolute, compared to his former self.
juicesnounUS /ˈdʒuːsəz/
plural of “juice” — the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking
From this reading It was as if his juices had been sucked from his veins and arteries and tissues, leaving him flabby, irresolute, compared to his former self.
Karluk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
the act of departing
From this reading It was as if his juices had been sucked from his veins and arteries and tissues, leaving him flabby, irresolute, compared to his former self.
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 His illness seemed to have robbed him permanently of what was left him of the spring of manhood.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
LundnounUS /lʌnd/
a city in southern Sweden
From this reading Even as Lund shadowed Rainey, so Simms shadowed Carlsen.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE BOWHEAD Captain Simms appeared again in the cabin and on deck, but he was not the same man.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading His illness seemed to have robbed him permanently of what was left him of the spring of manhood.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BOWHEAD Captain Simms appeared again in the cabin and on deck, but he was not the same man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His illness seemed to have robbed him permanently of what was left him of the spring of manhood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BOWHEAD Captain Simms appeared again in the cabin and on deck, but he was not the same man.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading His illness seemed to have robbed him permanently of what was left him of the spring of manhood.
poundedverbUS /ˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
Rainey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even as Lund shadowed Rainey, so Simms shadowed Carlsen.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading His illness seemed to have robbed him permanently of what was left him of the spring of manhood.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE BOWHEAD Captain Simms appeared again in the cabin and on deck, but he was not the same man.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His illness seemed to have robbed him permanently of what was left him of the spring of manhood.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading It was as if his juices had been sucked from his veins and arteries and tissues, leaving him flabby, irresolute, compared to his former self.
shadowedadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊd/
filled with shade
From this reading Even as Lund shadowed Rainey, so Simms shadowed Carlsen.
Simms
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From this reading THE BOWHEAD Captain Simms appeared again in the cabin and on deck, but he was not the same man.
snuffedverbUS /snʌft/
past form of “snuff” — sniff or smell inquiringly
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even as Lund shadowed Rainey, so Simms shadowed Carlsen.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
the season of growth
From this reading His illness seemed to have robbed him permanently of what was left him of the spring of manhood.
suckedverbUS /sʌkt/
past form of “suck” — draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
From this reading It was as if his juices had been sucked from his veins and arteries and tissues, leaving him flabby, irresolute, compared to his former self.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOWHEAD Captain Simms appeared again in the cabin and on deck, but he was not the same man.
tissuesnounUS /ˈtɪsjuːz/
plural of “tissue” — part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
From this reading It was as if his juices had been sucked from his veins and arteries and tissues, leaving him flabby, irresolute, compared to his former self.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His illness seemed to have robbed him permanently of what was left him of the spring of manhood.
having passed out of existence
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading It was as if his juices had been sucked from his veins and arteries and tissues, leaving him flabby, irresolute, compared to his former self.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BOWHEAD Captain Simms appeared again in the cabin and on deck, but he was not the same man.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His illness seemed to have robbed him permanently of what was left him of the spring of manhood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fine weather vanished, snuffed out in an hour and, day after day, the _Karluk_ flung herself at mocking seas that pounded her bows with blows that sounded like the noise of a giant's drum.
