used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Master John Cockrell, at your service," came back the reply.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Master John Cockrell, at your service," came back the reply.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading They had come to look for Bill Saxby and Trimble Rogers, but this was a strange voice.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
BonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading "Captain Bonnet knows me.
confined by bonds
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had come to look for Bill Saxby and Trimble Rogers, but this was a strange voice.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Master John Cockrell, at your service," came back the reply.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Captain Bonnet knows me.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading It was so odd a circumstance that several of them hailed the shore with questions loud and perplexed.
Cockrell
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From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They had come to look for Bill Saxby and Trimble Rogers, but this was a strange voice.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had come to look for Bill Saxby and Trimble Rogers, but this was a strange voice.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading It was so odd a circumstance that several of them hailed the shore with questions loud and perplexed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
hullabaloonounUS /ˌhʌləbəˈluː/
disturbance usually in protest
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was so odd a circumstance that several of them hailed the shore with questions loud and perplexed.
a small worthless amount
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Master John Cockrell, at your service," came back the reply.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "Captain Bonnet knows me.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They had come to look for Bill Saxby and Trimble Rogers, but this was a strange voice.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading It was so odd a circumstance that several of them hailed the shore with questions loud and perplexed.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Master John Cockrell, at your service," came back the reply.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Captain Bonnet knows me.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
not divisible by two
From this reading It was so odd a circumstance that several of them hailed the shore with questions loud and perplexed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was so odd a circumstance that several of them hailed the shore with questions loud and perplexed.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading It was so odd a circumstance that several of them hailed the shore with questions loud and perplexed.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading It was so odd a circumstance that several of them hailed the shore with questions loud and perplexed.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Master John Cockrell, at your service," came back the reply.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading They had come to look for Bill Saxby and Trimble Rogers, but this was a strange voice.
done under pressure
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
Saxby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They had come to look for Bill Saxby and Trimble Rogers, but this was a strange voice.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "Master John Cockrell, at your service," came back the reply.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was so odd a circumstance that several of them hailed the shore with questions loud and perplexed.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading It was so odd a circumstance that several of them hailed the shore with questions loud and perplexed.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so odd a circumstance that several of them hailed the shore with questions loud and perplexed.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading They had come to look for Bill Saxby and Trimble Rogers, but this was a strange voice.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was so odd a circumstance that several of them hailed the shore with questions loud and perplexed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had come to look for Bill Saxby and Trimble Rogers, but this was a strange voice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They had come to look for Bill Saxby and Trimble Rogers, but this was a strange voice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
Trimble
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They had come to look for Bill Saxby and Trimble Rogers, but this was a strange voice.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading They had come to look for Bill Saxby and Trimble Rogers, but this was a strange voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
in or at the place that
From this reading A PRIVATE ACCOUNT TO SETTLE THE ship's boat was bound into the bay, probably to lie there for daybreak, and Jack Cockrell rushed down to the beach where he set up such a frantic hullabaloo that the sailors ceased singing and held their breath and their oars suspended.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was so odd a circumstance that several of them hailed the shore with questions loud and perplexed.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Master John Cockrell, at your service," came back the reply.
