used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PRIZE A slight haze hung over the water, so that sea and sky were merged in a film of brooding grey.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Through this, looking strangely flimsy and unreal by reason of the mist, could be seen a large cargo-steamer of about five thousand tons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRIZE A slight haze hung over the water, so that sea and sky were merged in a film of brooding grey.
react verbally
From this reading "What shall I answer, sir?" inquired Mr. Dykes of Calamity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Through this, looking strangely flimsy and unreal by reason of the mist, could be seen a large cargo-steamer of about five thousand tons.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading "'British steamer _Hawk_.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading THE PRIZE A slight haze hung over the water, so that sea and sky were merged in a film of brooding grey.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Through this, looking strangely flimsy and unreal by reason of the mist, could be seen a large cargo-steamer of about five thousand tons.
CalamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading "What shall I answer, sir?" inquired Mr. Dykes of Calamity.
cargo-steamer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Through this, looking strangely flimsy and unreal by reason of the mist, could be seen a large cargo-steamer of about five thousand tons.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Through this, looking strangely flimsy and unreal by reason of the mist, could be seen a large cargo-steamer of about five thousand tons.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
DykesnounUS /daɪks/
plural of “dyke” — (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading "What shall I answer, sir?" inquired Mr. Dykes of Calamity.
filmnounUS /fɪlm/
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading THE PRIZE A slight haze hung over the water, so that sea and sky were merged in a film of brooding grey.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Through this, looking strangely flimsy and unreal by reason of the mist, could be seen a large cargo-steamer of about five thousand tons.
flimsyadjectiveUS /ˈflɪmzi/
lacking solidity or strength
From this reading Through this, looking strangely flimsy and unreal by reason of the mist, could be seen a large cargo-steamer of about five thousand tons.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading THE PRIZE A slight haze hung over the water, so that sea and sky were merged in a film of brooding grey.
HawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading THE PRIZE A slight haze hung over the water, so that sea and sky were merged in a film of brooding grey.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
hoistverbUS /hɔɪst/
raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading THE PRIZE A slight haze hung over the water, so that sea and sky were merged in a film of brooding grey.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What shall I answer, sir?" inquired Mr. Dykes of Calamity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRIZE A slight haze hung over the water, so that sea and sky were merged in a film of brooding grey.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "What shall I answer, sir?" inquired Mr. Dykes of Calamity.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Through this, looking strangely flimsy and unreal by reason of the mist, could be seen a large cargo-steamer of about five thousand tons.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Through this, looking strangely flimsy and unreal by reason of the mist, could be seen a large cargo-steamer of about five thousand tons.
mergedadjectiveUS /mɜːrdʒd/
formed or united into a whole
From this reading THE PRIZE A slight haze hung over the water, so that sea and sky were merged in a film of brooding grey.
become covered with mist
From this reading Through this, looking strangely flimsy and unreal by reason of the mist, could be seen a large cargo-steamer of about five thousand tons.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "What shall I answer, sir?" inquired Mr. Dykes of Calamity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRIZE A slight haze hung over the water, so that sea and sky were merged in a film of brooding grey.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE PRIZE A slight haze hung over the water, so that sea and sky were merged in a film of brooding grey.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading THE PRIZE A slight haze hung over the water, so that sea and sky were merged in a film of brooding grey.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Through this, looking strangely flimsy and unreal by reason of the mist, could be seen a large cargo-steamer of about five thousand tons.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE PRIZE A slight haze hung over the water, so that sea and sky were merged in a film of brooding grey.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Through this, looking strangely flimsy and unreal by reason of the mist, could be seen a large cargo-steamer of about five thousand tons.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "What shall I answer, sir?" inquired Mr. Dykes of Calamity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
transport commercially
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
signal-flags
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
term of address for a man
From this reading "What shall I answer, sir?" inquired Mr. Dykes of Calamity.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE PRIZE A slight haze hung over the water, so that sea and sky were merged in a film of brooding grey.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading THE PRIZE A slight haze hung over the water, so that sea and sky were merged in a film of brooding grey.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE PRIZE A slight haze hung over the water, so that sea and sky were merged in a film of brooding grey.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading "'British steamer _Hawk_.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
in a strange manner
From this reading Through this, looking strangely flimsy and unreal by reason of the mist, could be seen a large cargo-steamer of about five thousand tons.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PRIZE A slight haze hung over the water, so that sea and sky were merged in a film of brooding grey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRIZE A slight haze hung over the water, so that sea and sky were merged in a film of brooding grey.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Through this, looking strangely flimsy and unreal by reason of the mist, could be seen a large cargo-steamer of about five thousand tons.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Through this, looking strangely flimsy and unreal by reason of the mist, could be seen a large cargo-steamer of about five thousand tons.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through this, looking strangely flimsy and unreal by reason of the mist, could be seen a large cargo-steamer of about five thousand tons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Through this, looking strangely flimsy and unreal by reason of the mist, could be seen a large cargo-steamer of about five thousand tons.
triatic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
unrealadjectiveUS /ənˈriːl/
lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria
From this reading Through this, looking strangely flimsy and unreal by reason of the mist, could be seen a large cargo-steamer of about five thousand tons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
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 PRIZE A slight haze hung over the water, so that sea and sky were merged in a film of brooding grey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PRIZE A slight haze hung over the water, so that sea and sky were merged in a film of brooding grey.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She was steaming in the opposite direction to the _Hawk_ at something like ten knots, and from her triatic stay fluttered a hoist of signal-flags indicating the question: "What ship are you?"
