adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Well, you fellers look as if you'd had a rough v'yage,” commented Captain Eri, slipping out of his own jacket and pulling his chair up beside those of his friends.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Crumpled sheets of note paper were on the table and floor, and Lorenzo, who was purring restfully upon the discarded jackets of the two mariners, alone seemed to be enjoying himself.
anchoringverbUS /ˈæŋkərɪŋ/
-ing form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
beachingverbUS /ˈbiːtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “beach” — land on a beach
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading “Well, you fellers look as if you'd had a rough v'yage,” commented Captain Eri, slipping out of his own jacket and pulling his chair up beside those of his friends.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
CaptainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading “Well, you fellers look as if you'd had a rough v'yage,” commented Captain Eri, slipping out of his own jacket and pulling his chair up beside those of his friends.
COME-OUTERS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading “Well, you fellers look as if you'd had a rough v'yage,” commented Captain Eri, slipping out of his own jacket and pulling his chair up beside those of his friends.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
CrumpledadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌmpəld/
of metal e.g.
From this reading Crumpled sheets of note paper were on the table and floor, and Lorenzo, who was purring restfully upon the discarded jackets of the two mariners, alone seemed to be enjoying himself.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading Crumpled sheets of note paper were on the table and floor, and Lorenzo, who was purring restfully upon the discarded jackets of the two mariners, alone seemed to be enjoying himself.
dorynounUS /ˈdɔːri/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Crumpled sheets of note paper were on the table and floor, and Lorenzo, who was purring restfully upon the discarded jackets of the two mariners, alone seemed to be enjoying himself.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
Eri
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
fellersnounUS /ˈfelərz/
plural of “feller” — a person who fells trees
From this reading “Well, you fellers look as if you'd had a rough v'yage,” commented Captain Eri, slipping out of his own jacket and pulling his chair up beside those of his friends.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Crumpled sheets of note paper were on the table and floor, and Lorenzo, who was purring restfully upon the discarded jackets of the two mariners, alone seemed to be enjoying himself.
fluidnounUS /ˈfluːəd/
a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading Captain Perez's right hand was smeared with ink and there were several spatters of the same fluid on Captain Jerry's perspiring nose.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Well, you fellers look as if you'd had a rough v'yage,” commented Captain Eri, slipping out of his own jacket and pulling his chair up beside those of his friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Well, you fellers look as if you'd had a rough v'yage,” commented Captain Eri, slipping out of his own jacket and pulling his chair up beside those of his friends.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Captain Perez's right hand was smeared with ink and there were several spatters of the same fluid on Captain Jerry's perspiring nose.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Crumpled sheets of note paper were on the table and floor, and Lorenzo, who was purring restfully upon the discarded jackets of the two mariners, alone seemed to be enjoying himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Well, you fellers look as if you'd had a rough v'yage,” commented Captain Eri, slipping out of his own jacket and pulling his chair up beside those of his friends.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading Captain Perez's right hand was smeared with ink and there were several spatters of the same fluid on Captain Jerry's perspiring nose.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading “Well, you fellers look as if you'd had a rough v'yage,” commented Captain Eri, slipping out of his own jacket and pulling his chair up beside those of his friends.
jacketsnounUS /ˈdʒækɪts/
plural of “jacket” — a short coat
From this reading Crumpled sheets of note paper were on the table and floor, and Lorenzo, who was purring restfully upon the discarded jackets of the two mariners, alone seemed to be enjoying himself.
Jerry'snounUS /ˈdʒeriz/
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Captain Perez's right hand was smeared with ink and there were several spatters of the same fluid on Captain Jerry's perspiring nose.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Well, you fellers look as if you'd had a rough v'yage,” commented Captain Eri, slipping out of his own jacket and pulling his chair up beside those of his friends.
Lorenzo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Crumpled sheets of note paper were on the table and floor, and Lorenzo, who was purring restfully upon the discarded jackets of the two mariners, alone seemed to be enjoying himself.
marinersnounUS /ˈmerənərz/
plural of “mariner” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Crumpled sheets of note paper were on the table and floor, and Lorenzo, who was purring restfully upon the discarded jackets of the two mariners, alone seemed to be enjoying himself.
MEETINGnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
messmates
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
nosenounUS /noʊz/
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Captain Perez's right hand was smeared with ink and there were several spatters of the same fluid on Captain Jerry's perspiring nose.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading Crumpled sheets of note paper were on the table and floor, and Lorenzo, who was purring restfully upon the discarded jackets of the two mariners, alone seemed to be enjoying himself.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Captain Perez's right hand was smeared with ink and there were several spatters of the same fluid on Captain Jerry's perspiring nose.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “Well, you fellers look as if you'd had a rough v'yage,” commented Captain Eri, slipping out of his own jacket and pulling his chair up beside those of his friends.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Crumpled sheets of note paper were on the table and floor, and Lorenzo, who was purring restfully upon the discarded jackets of the two mariners, alone seemed to be enjoying himself.
Perez's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Perez's right hand was smeared with ink and there were several spatters of the same fluid on Captain Jerry's perspiring nose.
perspiringverbUS /pərˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “perspire” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
From this reading Captain Perez's right hand was smeared with ink and there were several spatters of the same fluid on Captain Jerry's perspiring nose.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading “Well, you fellers look as if you'd had a rough v'yage,” commented Captain Eri, slipping out of his own jacket and pulling his chair up beside those of his friends.
purringverbUS /ˈpɜːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “purr” — make a soft swishing sound
From this reading Crumpled sheets of note paper were on the table and floor, and Lorenzo, who was purring restfully upon the discarded jackets of the two mariners, alone seemed to be enjoying himself.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
restfullyadverb
in a restful manner
From this reading Crumpled sheets of note paper were on the table and floor, and Lorenzo, who was purring restfully upon the discarded jackets of the two mariners, alone seemed to be enjoying himself.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Captain Perez's right hand was smeared with ink and there were several spatters of the same fluid on Captain Jerry's perspiring nose.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading “Well, you fellers look as if you'd had a rough v'yage,” commented Captain Eri, slipping out of his own jacket and pulling his chair up beside those of his friends.
saltnounUS /sɔːlt/
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Captain Perez's right hand was smeared with ink and there were several spatters of the same fluid on Captain Jerry's perspiring nose.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Crumpled sheets of note paper were on the table and floor, and Lorenzo, who was purring restfully upon the discarded jackets of the two mariners, alone seemed to be enjoying himself.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Captain Perez's right hand was smeared with ink and there were several spatters of the same fluid on Captain Jerry's perspiring nose.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Crumpled sheets of note paper were on the table and floor, and Lorenzo, who was purring restfully upon the discarded jackets of the two mariners, alone seemed to be enjoying himself.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading “Well, you fellers look as if you'd had a rough v'yage,” commented Captain Eri, slipping out of his own jacket and pulling his chair up beside those of his friends.
smearedverbUS /smɪrd/
past form of “smear” — stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance
From this reading Captain Perez's right hand was smeared with ink and there were several spatters of the same fluid on Captain Jerry's perspiring nose.
spattersnounUS /ˈspætərz/
plural of “spatter” — the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
From this reading Captain Perez's right hand was smeared with ink and there were several spatters of the same fluid on Captain Jerry's perspiring nose.
stablingnoun
accommodation for animals (especially for horses)
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Crumpled sheets of note paper were on the table and floor, and Lorenzo, who was purring restfully upon the discarded jackets of the two mariners, alone seemed to be enjoying himself.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Captain Perez's right hand was smeared with ink and there were several spatters of the same fluid on Captain Jerry's perspiring nose.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Well, you fellers look as if you'd had a rough v'yage,” commented Captain Eri, slipping out of his own jacket and pulling his chair up beside those of his friends.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
tidesnounUS /taɪdz/
plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Crumpled sheets of note paper were on the table and floor, and Lorenzo, who was purring restfully upon the discarded jackets of the two mariners, alone seemed to be enjoying himself.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Well, you fellers look as if you'd had a rough v'yage,” commented Captain Eri, slipping out of his own jacket and pulling his chair up beside those of his friends.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
v'yage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, you fellers look as if you'd had a rough v'yage,” commented Captain Eri, slipping out of his own jacket and pulling his chair up beside those of his friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
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 “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(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 “Well, you fellers look as if you'd had a rough v'yage,” commented Captain Eri, slipping out of his own jacket and pulling his chair up beside those of his friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Captain Perez's right hand was smeared with ink and there were several spatters of the same fluid on Captain Jerry's perspiring nose.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading THE “COME-OUTERS'” MEETING The house where the three Captains lived was as near salt water as it could be and remain out of reach of the highest tides.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Crumpled sheets of note paper were on the table and floor, and Lorenzo, who was purring restfully upon the discarded jackets of the two mariners, alone seemed to be enjoying himself.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading When Captain Eri, after beaching and anchoring his dory and stabling Daniel for the night, entered the dining room he found his two messmates deep in consultation, and with evidences of strenuous mental struggle written upon their faces.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, you fellers look as if you'd had a rough v'yage,” commented Captain Eri, slipping out of his own jacket and pulling his chair up beside those of his friends.
you'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, you fellers look as if you'd had a rough v'yage,” commented Captain Eri, slipping out of his own jacket and pulling his chair up beside those of his friends.
