used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
(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 "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
bathsnounUS /bæθs/
plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading All Boston knew we were going, and a large number of people were out upon the piers to see us start.
confined by bonds
From this reading OUTWARD BOUND.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
creakedverbUS /kriːkt/
past form of “creak” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
dominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
furrows
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
the act of departing
From this reading All Boston knew we were going, and a large number of people were out upon the piers to see us start.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All Boston knew we were going, and a large number of people were out upon the piers to see us start.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All Boston knew we were going, and a large number of people were out upon the piers to see us start.
mainsails
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
NeptunenounUS /ˈneptuːn/
(Roman mythology) god of the sea; counterpart of Greek Poseidon
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading All Boston knew we were going, and a large number of people were out upon the piers to see us start.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
OUTWARDadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading OUTWARD BOUND.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading All Boston knew we were going, and a large number of people were out upon the piers to see us start.
piersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “pier” — a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading All Boston knew we were going, and a large number of people were out upon the piers to see us start.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All Boston knew we were going, and a large number of people were out upon the piers to see us start.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
spars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading All Boston knew we were going, and a large number of people were out upon the piers to see us start.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
TENNYSONnounUS /ˈtenɪsən/
Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)
From this reading --TENNYSON.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
top-gallants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
topsails
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All Boston knew we were going, and a large number of people were out upon the piers to see us start.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading All Boston knew we were going, and a large number of people were out upon the piers to see us start.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All Boston knew we were going, and a large number of people were out upon the piers to see us start.
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 "Then come, My friends, and, sitting well in order, strike The sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars until I die."
at the time that
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
windlassnounUS /ˈwɪndləs/
lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A brighter morning never flung its golden beams upon the dancing dominion of old Neptune than that bright May morning when the windlass of the Queer Fish creaked with the rising anchor, and the mainsails, topsails and top-gallants fluttered slowly out from her graceful spars.
