used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But he soon became conscious of another feeling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The vessel rolled to a considerable degree, and as she passed farther and farther out to sea this became more pronounced.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was a decidedly uneasy one, and for the first time since he had begun to think of the voyage Bob began to fear he was going to be seasick.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The vessel rolled to a considerable degree, and as she passed farther and farther out to sea this became more pronounced.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This was a decidedly uneasy one, and for the first time since he had begun to think of the voyage Bob began to fear he was going to be seasick.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This was a decidedly uneasy one, and for the first time since he had begun to think of the voyage Bob began to fear he was going to be seasick.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
Brinynoun
any very large body of (salt) water
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he soon became conscious of another feeling.
intentionally conceived
From this reading But he soon became conscious of another feeling.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The vessel rolled to a considerable degree, and as she passed farther and farther out to sea this became more pronounced.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading This was a decidedly uneasy one, and for the first time since he had begun to think of the voyage Bob began to fear he was going to be seasick.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The vessel rolled to a considerable degree, and as she passed farther and farther out to sea this became more pronounced.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The vessel rolled to a considerable degree, and as she passed farther and farther out to sea this became more pronounced.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading This was a decidedly uneasy one, and for the first time since he had begun to think of the voyage Bob began to fear he was going to be seasick.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But he soon became conscious of another feeling.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This was a decidedly uneasy one, and for the first time since he had begun to think of the voyage Bob began to fear he was going to be seasick.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was a decidedly uneasy one, and for the first time since he had begun to think of the voyage Bob began to fear he was going to be seasick.
the act of departing
From this reading This was a decidedly uneasy one, and for the first time since he had begun to think of the voyage Bob began to fear he was going to be seasick.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he soon became conscious of another feeling.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
a message received and understood
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
engage in
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The vessel rolled to a considerable degree, and as she passed farther and farther out to sea this became more pronounced.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This was a decidedly uneasy one, and for the first time since he had begun to think of the voyage Bob began to fear he was going to be seasick.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The vessel rolled to a considerable degree, and as she passed farther and farther out to sea this became more pronounced.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
the local environment
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The vessel rolled to a considerable degree, and as she passed farther and farther out to sea this became more pronounced.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
PRANKnounUS /præŋk/
acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The vessel rolled to a considerable degree, and as she passed farther and farther out to sea this became more pronounced.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The vessel rolled to a considerable degree, and as she passed farther and farther out to sea this became more pronounced.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The vessel rolled to a considerable degree, and as she passed farther and farther out to sea this became more pronounced.
seasickadjectiveUS /ˈsiːsɪk/
experiencing motion sickness
From this reading This was a decidedly uneasy one, and for the first time since he had begun to think of the voyage Bob began to fear he was going to be seasick.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The vessel rolled to a considerable degree, and as she passed farther and farther out to sea this became more pronounced.
transport commercially
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This was a decidedly uneasy one, and for the first time since he had begun to think of the voyage Bob began to fear he was going to be seasick.
in the near future
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
spankingnounUS /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/
the act of slapping on the buttocks
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading This was a decidedly uneasy one, and for the first time since he had begun to think of the voyage Bob began to fear he was going to be seasick.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The vessel rolled to a considerable degree, and as she passed farther and farther out to sea this became more pronounced.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This was a decidedly uneasy one, and for the first time since he had begun to think of the voyage Bob began to fear he was going to be seasick.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
TRIESnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading This was a decidedly uneasy one, and for the first time since he had begun to think of the voyage Bob began to fear he was going to be seasick.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The vessel rolled to a considerable degree, and as she passed farther and farther out to sea this became more pronounced.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading This was a decidedly uneasy one, and for the first time since he had begun to think of the voyage Bob began to fear he was going to be seasick.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOB TRIES A PRANK The _Eagle_ was sailing along under a spanking breeze, and already the motion of Old Briny was beginning to make itself felt.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
which person or people
From this reading Bob, who had been active in visiting different parts of the ship, watching the sailors at their duties, and picking up bits of information here and there, soon got over his little indignation against those who had played the joke on him.
