used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Jack was right about love and "the creel," or rather, I should say, the old song is right,-- "Mickle lighter is the boat When love bears up the creel."
anew
From this reading "WOULD HE EVER COME AGAIN?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading Jack was right about love and "the creel," or rather, I should say, the old song is right,-- "Mickle lighter is the boat When love bears up the creel."
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Jack was right about love and "the creel," or rather, I should say, the old song is right,-- "Mickle lighter is the boat When love bears up the creel."
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "WOULD HE EVER COME AGAIN?"
creelnounUS /kriːl/
a wicker basket used by anglers to hold fish
From this reading Jack was right about love and "the creel," or rather, I should say, the old song is right,-- "Mickle lighter is the boat When love bears up the creel."
DIBDIN
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From this reading DIBDIN.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading For the next three months the swift _Tonneraire_ was here, there, and everywhere--except in England.
at any time
From this reading "WOULD HE EVER COME AGAIN?"
to or in any or all places
From this reading For the next three months the swift _Tonneraire_ was here, there, and everywhere--except in England.
apart from; not including
From this reading For the next three months the swift _Tonneraire_ was here, there, and everywhere--except in England.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "WOULD HE EVER COME AGAIN?"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading For the next three months the swift _Tonneraire_ was here, there, and everywhere--except in England.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Jack was right about love and "the creel," or rather, I should say, the old song is right,-- "Mickle lighter is the boat When love bears up the creel."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the next three months the swift _Tonneraire_ was here, there, and everywhere--except in England.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack was right about love and "the creel," or rather, I should say, the old song is right,-- "Mickle lighter is the boat When love bears up the creel."
a small worthless amount
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading Jack was right about love and "the creel," or rather, I should say, the old song is right,-- "Mickle lighter is the boat When love bears up the creel."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Jack was right about love and "the creel," or rather, I should say, the old song is right,-- "Mickle lighter is the boat When love bears up the creel."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
MicklenounUS /ˈmɪkəl/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Jack was right about love and "the creel," or rather, I should say, the old song is right,-- "Mickle lighter is the boat When love bears up the creel."
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For the next three months the swift _Tonneraire_ was here, there, and everywhere--except in England.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading For the next three months the swift _Tonneraire_ was here, there, and everywhere--except in England.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Jack was right about love and "the creel," or rather, I should say, the old song is right,-- "Mickle lighter is the boat When love bears up the creel."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Jack was right about love and "the creel," or rather, I should say, the old song is right,-- "Mickle lighter is the boat When love bears up the creel."
on the contrary
From this reading Jack was right about love and "the creel," or rather, I should say, the old song is right,-- "Mickle lighter is the boat When love bears up the creel."
precisely, exactly
From this reading Jack was right about love and "the creel," or rather, I should say, the old song is right,-- "Mickle lighter is the boat When love bears up the creel."
sailor'snounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
express in words
From this reading Jack was right about love and "the creel," or rather, I should say, the old song is right,-- "Mickle lighter is the boat When love bears up the creel."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Jack was right about love and "the creel," or rather, I should say, the old song is right,-- "Mickle lighter is the boat When love bears up the creel."
deliver by singing
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Jack was right about love and "the creel," or rather, I should say, the old song is right,-- "Mickle lighter is the boat When love bears up the creel."
not in physical motion
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
moving very fast
From this reading For the next three months the swift _Tonneraire_ was here, there, and everywhere--except in England.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
in or at that place or location
From this reading For the next three months the swift _Tonneraire_ was here, there, and everywhere--except in England.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For the next three months the swift _Tonneraire_ was here, there, and everywhere--except in England.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
Tonneraire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For the next three months the swift _Tonneraire_ was here, there, and everywhere--except in England.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jack was right about love and "the creel," or rather, I should say, the old song is right,-- "Mickle lighter is the boat When love bears up the creel."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack was right about love and "the creel," or rather, I should say, the old song is right,-- "Mickle lighter is the boat When love bears up the creel."
at the time that
From this reading Jack was right about love and "the creel," or rather, I should say, the old song is right,-- "Mickle lighter is the boat When love bears up the creel."
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading "A sailor's life's the life for me, He takes his duty merrily; If bullets whistle, Jack can sing, Still faithful to his friend and king."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "WOULD HE EVER COME AGAIN?"
