used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Archy had hitherto always remained on board.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
ARCHY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading PREPARATIONS MADE TO WAIT FOR THE ARRIVAL OF THE SHIP IN SEARCH OF THEM.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Archy had hitherto always remained on board.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
BOAT'SnounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
the two together, not just one
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
BOWSnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
CALFnounUS /kæf/
young of domestic cattle
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER FOUR.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
DRAGGINGadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
flensing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
FLOEnounUS /floʊ/
a flat mass of ice (smaller than an ice field) floating at sea
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREPARATIONS MADE TO WAIT FOR THE ARRIVAL OF THE SHIP IN SEARCH OF THEM.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading CHAPTER FOUR.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
the act of departing
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Archy had hitherto always remained on board.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
LANDINGnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading PREPARATIONS MADE TO WAIT FOR THE ARRIVAL OF THE SHIP IN SEARCH OF THEM.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading PREPARATIONS MADE TO WAIT FOR THE ARRIVAL OF THE SHIP IN SEARCH OF THEM.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Archy had hitherto always remained on board.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading PREPARATIONS MADE TO WAIT FOR THE ARRIVAL OF THE SHIP IN SEARCH OF THEM.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
transport commercially
From this reading PREPARATIONS MADE TO WAIT FOR THE ARRIVAL OF THE SHIP IN SEARCH OF THEM.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
STOVEnounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading PREPARATIONS MADE TO WAIT FOR THE ARRIVAL OF THE SHIP IN SEARCH OF THEM.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
WHALEnounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
whalesnounUS /weɪlz/
plural of “whale” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading The ship had for some time been off the western shore of the bay, and several whales had been taken--every one was actively engaged, for when the operation of flensing was not going on, the boats were generally away in chase of their prey.
at the time that
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
WISHINGnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading ARCHY WISHING TO BE PRESENT WHEN A WHALE IS STRUCK, AGAINST ORDERS GOES OFF IN ONE OF THE BOATS.--ATTACK A WHALE AND HER CALF, BUT LOSE BOTH, AND THE BOAT'S BOWS ARE STOVE AGAINST A FLOE.--THE CREW ESCAPE BY LANDING ON IT, AND DRAGGING THE BOAT AFTER THEM.
