adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a giant Swede whose feet resembled twin scow models and whose clenched fists, properly smoked and cured, might have passed anywhere for picnic hams.
a-starboard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Cappy Ricks liked him, respected his ability and found him amusing as one finds an educated bear amusing.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Captain Ole Peterson was known to the coastwise trade as All Hands And Feet.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Cappy Ricks liked him, respected his ability and found him amusing as one finds an educated bear amusing.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Cappy Ricks liked him, respected his ability and found him amusing as one finds an educated bear amusing.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Ole Peterson was known to the coastwise trade as All Hands And Feet.
anywhereadverbUS /ˈeniwer/
at or in or to any place
From this reading He was a giant Swede whose feet resembled twin scow models and whose clenched fists, properly smoked and cured, might have passed anywhere for picnic hams.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Captain Ole Peterson was known to the coastwise trade as All Hands And Feet.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading Cappy Ricks liked him, respected his ability and found him amusing as one finds an educated bear amusing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had a reputation for being the undefeated rough and tumble champion of Sweden and the United States.
belligerentadjectiveUS /bəˈlɪdʒərənt/
characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
From this reading He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
Cappy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cappy Ricks liked him, respected his ability and found him amusing as one finds an educated bear amusing.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Ole Peterson was known to the coastwise trade as All Hands And Feet.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading He had a reputation for being the undefeated rough and tumble champion of Sweden and the United States.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading He was a giant Swede whose feet resembled twin scow models and whose clenched fists, properly smoked and cured, might have passed anywhere for picnic hams.
coastwiseadjective
along or following a coast
From this reading Captain Ole Peterson was known to the coastwise trade as All Hands And Feet.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
curedadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading He was a giant Swede whose feet resembled twin scow models and whose clenched fists, properly smoked and cured, might have passed anywhere for picnic hams.
dishedadjectiveUS /dɪʃt/
shaped like a dish or pan
From this reading He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Cappy Ricks liked him, respected his ability and found him amusing as one finds an educated bear amusing.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
FeetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Captain Ole Peterson was known to the coastwise trade as All Hands And Feet.
findsnounUS /faɪndz/
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Cappy Ricks liked him, respected his ability and found him amusing as one finds an educated bear amusing.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading He was a giant Swede whose feet resembled twin scow models and whose clenched fists, properly smoked and cured, might have passed anywhere for picnic hams.
flatadjectiveUS /flæt/
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was a giant Swede whose feet resembled twin scow models and whose clenched fists, properly smoked and cured, might have passed anywhere for picnic hams.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Cappy Ricks liked him, respected his ability and found him amusing as one finds an educated bear amusing.
giantnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading He was a giant Swede whose feet resembled twin scow models and whose clenched fists, properly smoked and cured, might have passed anywhere for picnic hams.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
hamsnounUS /hæmz/
plural of “ham” — meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading He was a giant Swede whose feet resembled twin scow models and whose clenched fists, properly smoked and cured, might have passed anywhere for picnic hams.
HandsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Captain Ole Peterson was known to the coastwise trade as All Hands And Feet.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was a giant Swede whose feet resembled twin scow models and whose clenched fists, properly smoked and cured, might have passed anywhere for picnic hams.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a giant Swede whose feet resembled twin scow models and whose clenched fists, properly smoked and cured, might have passed anywhere for picnic hams.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cappy Ricks liked him, respected his ability and found him amusing as one finds an educated bear amusing.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Captain Ole Peterson was known to the coastwise trade as All Hands And Feet.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Cappy Ricks liked him, respected his ability and found him amusing as one finds an educated bear amusing.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was a giant Swede whose feet resembled twin scow models and whose clenched fists, properly smoked and cured, might have passed anywhere for picnic hams.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading He was a giant Swede whose feet resembled twin scow models and whose clenched fists, properly smoked and cured, might have passed anywhere for picnic hams.
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 He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had a reputation for being the undefeated rough and tumble champion of Sweden and the United States.
Ole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Ole Peterson was known to the coastwise trade as All Hands And Feet.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Cappy Ricks liked him, respected his ability and found him amusing as one finds an educated bear amusing.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He was a giant Swede whose feet resembled twin scow models and whose clenched fists, properly smoked and cured, might have passed anywhere for picnic hams.
Peterson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Ole Peterson was known to the coastwise trade as All Hands And Feet.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading He was a giant Swede whose feet resembled twin scow models and whose clenched fists, properly smoked and cured, might have passed anywhere for picnic hams.
plentifullyadverb
in a bountiful manner
From this reading He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading He was a giant Swede whose feet resembled twin scow models and whose clenched fists, properly smoked and cured, might have passed anywhere for picnic hams.
reputationnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading He had a reputation for being the undefeated rough and tumble champion of Sweden and the United States.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading He was a giant Swede whose feet resembled twin scow models and whose clenched fists, properly smoked and cured, might have passed anywhere for picnic hams.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading Cappy Ricks liked him, respected his ability and found him amusing as one finds an educated bear amusing.
RicksnounUS /rɪks/
plural of “rick” — a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading Cappy Ricks liked him, respected his ability and found him amusing as one finds an educated bear amusing.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading He had a reputation for being the undefeated rough and tumble champion of Sweden and the United States.
scarredadjectiveUS /skɑːrd/
deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury
From this reading He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
scownounUS /skaʊ/
any of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends
From this reading He was a giant Swede whose feet resembled twin scow models and whose clenched fists, properly smoked and cured, might have passed anywhere for picnic hams.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading He was a giant Swede whose feet resembled twin scow models and whose clenched fists, properly smoked and cured, might have passed anywhere for picnic hams.
StatesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He had a reputation for being the undefeated rough and tumble champion of Sweden and the United States.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
SwedenounUS /swiːd/
a native or inhabitant of Sweden
From this reading He was a giant Swede whose feet resembled twin scow models and whose clenched fists, properly smoked and cured, might have passed anywhere for picnic hams.
SwedennounUS /ˈswiːdən/
a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula
From this reading He had a reputation for being the undefeated rough and tumble champion of Sweden and the United States.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Ole Peterson was known to the coastwise trade as All Hands And Feet.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Ole Peterson was known to the coastwise trade as All Hands And Feet.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Captain Ole Peterson was known to the coastwise trade as All Hands And Feet.
tumbleverbUS /ˈtʌmbəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading He had a reputation for being the undefeated rough and tumble champion of Sweden and the United States.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading He was a giant Swede whose feet resembled twin scow models and whose clenched fists, properly smoked and cured, might have passed anywhere for picnic hams.
undefeatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈfiːtɪd/
victorious
From this reading He had a reputation for being the undefeated rough and tumble champion of Sweden and the United States.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading He had a reputation for being the undefeated rough and tumble champion of Sweden and the United States.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Ole Peterson was known to the coastwise trade as All Hands And Feet.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading He was a giant Swede whose feet resembled twin scow models and whose clenched fists, properly smoked and cured, might have passed anywhere for picnic hams.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was intelligent, competent and belligerent, with a broad face, slightly dished and plentifully scarred, while his wide flat nose had been stove in and shifted hard a-starboard.
