used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
move towards
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
being joined in close association
From this reading Then one of the steamer's derricks was slung outboard with a rope sling suspended and half a dozen men laid on to the line attached to the boat.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
bos'nnoun
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading "Catch hold of that sling as you pass under it!" roared Calamity from the bridge.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
CalamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading "Catch hold of that sling as you pass under it!" roared Calamity from the bridge.
put or send forth
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
castawaysnounUS /ˈkæstəweɪz/
plural of “castaway” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "Catch hold of that sling as you pass under it!" roared Calamity from the bridge.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
derricks
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From this reading Then one of the steamer's derricks was slung outboard with a rope sling suspended and half a dozen men laid on to the line attached to the boat.
DORA
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From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Then one of the steamer's derricks was slung outboard with a rope sling suspended and half a dozen men laid on to the line attached to the boat.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
FLETCHERnounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
foc'sle
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From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Catch hold of that sling as you pass under it!" roared Calamity from the bridge.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Then one of the steamer's derricks was slung outboard with a rope sling suspended and half a dozen men laid on to the line attached to the boat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
Hawk's
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From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Catch hold of that sling as you pass under it!" roared Calamity from the bridge.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Then one of the steamer's derricks was slung outboard with a rope sling suspended and half a dozen men laid on to the line attached to the boat.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
the force of workers available
From this reading Then one of the steamer's derricks was slung outboard with a rope sling suspended and half a dozen men laid on to the line attached to the boat.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
outboardnounUS /ˈaʊtbɔːrd/
a motorboat with an outboard motor
From this reading Then one of the steamer's derricks was slung outboard with a rope sling suspended and half a dozen men laid on to the line attached to the boat.
go across or through
From this reading "Catch hold of that sling as you pass under it!" roared Calamity from the bridge.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading "Catch hold of that sling as you pass under it!" roared Calamity from the bridge.
a strong line
From this reading Then one of the steamer's derricks was slung outboard with a rope sling suspended and half a dozen men laid on to the line attached to the boat.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
slingverbUS /slɪŋ/
hurl as if with a sling
From this reading Then one of the steamer's derricks was slung outboard with a rope sling suspended and half a dozen men laid on to the line attached to the boat.
slungverbUS /slʌŋ/
inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling
From this reading Then one of the steamer's derricks was slung outboard with a rope sling suspended and half a dozen men laid on to the line attached to the boat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
having a supporting base
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
steamer's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
not in physical motion
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading Then one of the steamer's derricks was slung outboard with a rope sling suspended and half a dozen men laid on to the line attached to the boat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then one of the steamer's derricks was slung outboard with a rope sling suspended and half a dozen men laid on to the line attached to the boat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
thwartsnounUS /θwɔːrts/
plural of “thwart” — a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Catch hold of that sling as you pass under it!" roared Calamity from the bridge.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DORA FLETCHER A signal was immediately hoisted to let the castaways know that they were observed and the steamer's course was changed to bring her as near as possible to the drifting boat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
which person or people
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then one of the steamer's derricks was slung outboard with a rope sling suspended and half a dozen men laid on to the line attached to the boat.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But there was still such a heavy sea running that a near approach would have involved the risk of the boat being dashed against the _Hawk's_ side before the occupants could be rescued.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Catch hold of that sling as you pass under it!" roared Calamity from the bridge.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading So the bos'n, standing on the foc'sle head, cast a line which, after three vain attempts, was caught by the young woman in the stern sheets, who made it fast to one of the thwarts.
