used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Ah! that's better, now she pays off freely," and presently the main topsail fills with a loud flap.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah! that's better, now she pays off freely," and presently the main topsail fills with a loud flap.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Shift over your helm, quartermaster," he shouts; "over with it!" and stands breathless, awaiting the result.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading "Shift over your helm, quartermaster," he shouts; "over with it!" and stands breathless, awaiting the result.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Ah! that's better, now she pays off freely," and presently the main topsail fills with a loud flap.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
bowlines
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From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
bowsedverbUS /baʊzd/
past form of “bowse” — haul with a tackle
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
bracedadjectiveUS /breɪst/
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
bracesnounUS /ˈbreɪsəz/
an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading "Shift over your helm, quartermaster," he shouts; "over with it!" and stands breathless, awaiting the result.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER FIVE.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE EUROPA HAS A NARROW ESCAPE.
EuropanounUS /jʊˈroʊpə/
the 4th largest of Jupiter's satellites; covered with a smooth shell of frozen water
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
fillsnounUS /fɪlz/
plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy
From this reading "Ah! that's better, now she pays off freely," and presently the main topsail fills with a loud flap.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading CHAPTER FIVE.
flapverbUS /flæp/
move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
From this reading "Ah! that's better, now she pays off freely," and presently the main topsail fills with a loud flap.
ForenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
in a free manner
From this reading "Ah! that's better, now she pays off freely," and presently the main topsail fills with a loud flap.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EUROPA HAS A NARROW ESCAPE.
haulverbUS /hɔːl/
draw slowly or heavily
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Shift over your helm, quartermaster," he shouts; "over with it!" and stands breathless, awaiting the result.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading "Shift over your helm, quartermaster," he shouts; "over with it!" and stands breathless, awaiting the result.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Shift over your helm, quartermaster," he shouts; "over with it!" and stands breathless, awaiting the result.
liftsnounUS /lɪfts/
plural of “lift” — the act of giving temporary assistance
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "Ah! that's better, now she pays off freely," and presently the main topsail fills with a loud flap.
most important element
From this reading "Ah! that's better, now she pays off freely," and presently the main topsail fills with a loud flap.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading THE EUROPA HAS A NARROW ESCAPE.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Ah! that's better, now she pays off freely," and presently the main topsail fills with a loud flap.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Ah! that's better, now she pays off freely," and presently the main topsail fills with a loud flap.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Shift over your helm, quartermaster," he shouts; "over with it!" and stands breathless, awaiting the result.
paysnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading "Ah! that's better, now she pays off freely," and presently the main topsail fills with a loud flap.
in the near future
From this reading "Ah! that's better, now she pays off freely," and presently the main topsail fills with a loud flap.
quartermasternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərmæstər/
an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops
From this reading "Shift over your helm, quartermaster," he shouts; "over with it!" and stands breathless, awaiting the result.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "Shift over your helm, quartermaster," he shouts; "over with it!" and stands breathless, awaiting the result.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
saucyadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːsi/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ah! that's better, now she pays off freely," and presently the main topsail fills with a loud flap.
ShiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading "Shift over your helm, quartermaster," he shouts; "over with it!" and stands breathless, awaiting the result.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading "Shift over your helm, quartermaster," he shouts; "over with it!" and stands breathless, awaiting the result.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading "Shift over your helm, quartermaster," he shouts; "over with it!" and stands breathless, awaiting the result.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
steadiedadjectiveUS /ˈstedid/
made steady or constant
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
tackverbUS /tæk/
fasten with tacks
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
tacksnounUS /tæks/
plural of “tack” — the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
tautadjectiveUS /tɔːt/
pulled or drawn tight
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah! that's better, now she pays off freely," and presently the main topsail fills with a loud flap.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Shift over your helm, quartermaster," he shouts; "over with it!" and stands breathless, awaiting the result.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
topsailnoun
a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
From this reading "Ah! that's better, now she pays off freely," and presently the main topsail fills with a loud flap.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
be dressed in
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Shift over your helm, quartermaster," he shouts; "over with it!" and stands breathless, awaiting the result.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading "Fore tack--head bowlines--of all haul!" yells Mr Howard, and the head yards sweep round and are braced hard up, the fore and main tacks are boarded, the weather braces steadied taut, the weather lifts bowsed up, the bowlines hauled, and away goes the saucy _Europa_ on the other tack, having stayed triumphantly in a wind and sea that would have compelled most ships to wear.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Shift over your helm, quartermaster," he shouts; "over with it!" and stands breathless, awaiting the result.
