used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Crests of the big rollers, picked up and flung aboard by the howling wind, drenched any hardy soul who ventured on deck.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading Sometimes the bow would not lift quickly enough to an onrushing wave, and the water would crash down on the forecastle with a tremendous impact and rush aft, sweeping any movable object along with it.
at or in the front
From this reading The engines were throttled down to “half speed ahead,” which eased the laboring of the vessel somewhat.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Sometimes the bow would not lift quickly enough to an onrushing wave, and the water would crash down on the forecastle with a tremendous impact and rush aft, sweeping any movable object along with it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Crests of the big rollers, picked up and flung aboard by the howling wind, drenched any hardy soul who ventured on deck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
asternadverb
stern foremost or backward
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Crests of the big rollers, picked up and flung aboard by the howling wind, drenched any hardy soul who ventured on deck.
coastingverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪŋ/
-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading Sometimes the bow would not lift quickly enough to an onrushing wave, and the water would crash down on the forecastle with a tremendous impact and rush aft, sweeping any movable object along with it.
CrestsnounUS /krests/
plural of “crest” — the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading Crests of the big rollers, picked up and flung aboard by the howling wind, drenched any hardy soul who ventured on deck.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Crests of the big rollers, picked up and flung aboard by the howling wind, drenched any hardy soul who ventured on deck.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
drenchedadjectiveUS /drentʃt/
abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination
From this reading Crests of the big rollers, picked up and flung aboard by the howling wind, drenched any hardy soul who ventured on deck.
easedadjectiveUS /iːzd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The engines were throttled down to “half speed ahead,” which eased the laboring of the vessel somewhat.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The engines were throttled down to “half speed ahead,” which eased the laboring of the vessel somewhat.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Sometimes the bow would not lift quickly enough to an onrushing wave, and the water would crash down on the forecastle with a tremendous impact and rush aft, sweeping any movable object along with it.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Crests of the big rollers, picked up and flung aboard by the howling wind, drenched any hardy soul who ventured on deck.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading Sometimes the bow would not lift quickly enough to an onrushing wave, and the water would crash down on the forecastle with a tremendous impact and rush aft, sweeping any movable object along with it.
frothingadjective
producing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva from exhaustion or disease
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
GALEnounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Crests of the big rollers, picked up and flung aboard by the howling wind, drenched any hardy soul who ventured on deck.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading Crests of the big rollers, picked up and flung aboard by the howling wind, drenched any hardy soul who ventured on deck.
immovablenounUS /ˌɪˈmuːvəbəl/
property consisting of houses and land
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
impactnounUS /ˌɪmˈpækt/
the striking of one body against another
From this reading Sometimes the bow would not lift quickly enough to an onrushing wave, and the water would crash down on the forecastle with a tremendous impact and rush aft, sweeping any movable object along with it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
incrediblyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbli/
not easy to believe
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
laboringadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading The engines were throttled down to “half speed ahead,” which eased the laboring of the vessel somewhat.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Sometimes the bow would not lift quickly enough to an onrushing wave, and the water would crash down on the forecastle with a tremendous impact and rush aft, sweeping any movable object along with it.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
movableadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvəbəl/
(of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand)
From this reading Sometimes the bow would not lift quickly enough to an onrushing wave, and the water would crash down on the forecastle with a tremendous impact and rush aft, sweeping any movable object along with it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sometimes the bow would not lift quickly enough to an onrushing wave, and the water would crash down on the forecastle with a tremendous impact and rush aft, sweeping any movable object along with it.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Sometimes the bow would not lift quickly enough to an onrushing wave, and the water would crash down on the forecastle with a tremendous impact and rush aft, sweeping any movable object along with it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Crests of the big rollers, picked up and flung aboard by the howling wind, drenched any hardy soul who ventured on deck.
onrushing
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From this reading Sometimes the bow would not lift quickly enough to an onrushing wave, and the water would crash down on the forecastle with a tremendous impact and rush aft, sweeping any movable object along with it.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Crests of the big rollers, picked up and flung aboard by the howling wind, drenched any hardy soul who ventured on deck.
with speed
From this reading Sometimes the bow would not lift quickly enough to an onrushing wave, and the water would crash down on the forecastle with a tremendous impact and rush aft, sweeping any movable object along with it.
move upward
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
rollersnounUS /ˈroʊlərz/
plural of “roller” — a grounder that rolls along the infield
From this reading Crests of the big rollers, picked up and flung aboard by the howling wind, drenched any hardy soul who ventured on deck.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
move hurridly
From this reading Sometimes the bow would not lift quickly enough to an onrushing wave, and the water would crash down on the forecastle with a tremendous impact and rush aft, sweeping any movable object along with it.
done under pressure
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
transport commercially
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes the bow would not lift quickly enough to an onrushing wave, and the water would crash down on the forecastle with a tremendous impact and rush aft, sweeping any movable object along with it.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The engines were throttled down to “half speed ahead,” which eased the laboring of the vessel somewhat.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Crests of the big rollers, picked up and flung aboard by the howling wind, drenched any hardy soul who ventured on deck.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
move hurridly
From this reading The engines were throttled down to “half speed ahead,” which eased the laboring of the vessel somewhat.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Sometimes the bow would not lift quickly enough to an onrushing wave, and the water would crash down on the forecastle with a tremendous impact and rush aft, sweeping any movable object along with it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
throttledverbUS /ˈθrɑːtəld/
past form of “throttle” — place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading The engines were throttled down to “half speed ahead,” which eased the laboring of the vessel somewhat.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Sometimes the bow would not lift quickly enough to an onrushing wave, and the water would crash down on the forecastle with a tremendous impact and rush aft, sweeping any movable object along with it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Crests of the big rollers, picked up and flung aboard by the howling wind, drenched any hardy soul who ventured on deck.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The engines were throttled down to “half speed ahead,” which eased the laboring of the vessel somewhat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
which person or people
From this reading Crests of the big rollers, picked up and flung aboard by the howling wind, drenched any hardy soul who ventured on deck.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading HALF A GALE In an incredibly short space of time a heavy sea was running, and the big ship, which at its dock had seemed so solid and immovable, was tossed about almost wholly at the will of the angry waves.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Crests of the big rollers, picked up and flung aboard by the howling wind, drenched any hardy soul who ventured on deck.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sometimes the bow would not lift quickly enough to an onrushing wave, and the water would crash down on the forecastle with a tremendous impact and rush aft, sweeping any movable object along with it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The bow would rise up and up as it met a rushing hill of frothing green water, then, as the giant wave rushed astern, the bow would dip, and the whole vessel would seem to be coasting down into a frothing valley.
