used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tandy, polishing the brass trim on the binnacle, looked up with a welcoming grin.
able-bodiedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəlˈbɑːdid/
having a strong healthy body
From this reading "Ahoy! and how goes it with the able-bodied seaman?" called Roger, swooping down from the foremast.
admiringlyadverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/
with admiration
From this reading "And look at that muscle, now," marveled Roger, touching Tandy's arm admiringly with his claw.
Ahoy
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From this reading "Ahoy! and how goes it with the able-bodied seaman?" called Roger, swooping down from the foremast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Ahoy! and how goes it with the able-bodied seaman?" called Roger, swooping down from the foremast.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Tip topsails!" he answered, pausing a minute to stare off toward the skyline to see whether any islands or sea serpents were visible.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Tip topsails!" he answered, pausing a minute to stare off toward the skyline to see whether any islands or sea serpents were visible.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "And look at that muscle, now," marveled Roger, touching Tandy's arm admiringly with his claw.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "And look at that muscle, now," marveled Roger, touching Tandy's arm admiringly with his claw.
binnaclenoun
a nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm)
From this reading Tandy, polishing the brass trim on the binnacle, looked up with a welcoming grin.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading Tandy, polishing the brass trim on the binnacle, looked up with a welcoming grin.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Ahoy! and how goes it with the able-bodied seaman?" called Roger, swooping down from the foremast.
clawnounUS /klɔː/
sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading "And look at that muscle, now," marveled Roger, touching Tandy's arm admiringly with his claw.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Ahoy! and how goes it with the able-bodied seaman?" called Roger, swooping down from the foremast.
foremastnoun
the mast nearest the bow in vessels with two or more masts
From this reading "Ahoy! and how goes it with the able-bodied seaman?" called Roger, swooping down from the foremast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Ahoy! and how goes it with the able-bodied seaman?" called Roger, swooping down from the foremast.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Ahoy! and how goes it with the able-bodied seaman?" called Roger, swooping down from the foremast.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Tandy, polishing the brass trim on the binnacle, looked up with a welcoming grin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Tip topsails!" he answered, pausing a minute to stare off toward the skyline to see whether any islands or sea serpents were visible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "And look at that muscle, now," marveled Roger, touching Tandy's arm admiringly with his claw.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ahoy! and how goes it with the able-bodied seaman?" called Roger, swooping down from the foremast.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "Tip topsails!" he answered, pausing a minute to stare off toward the skyline to see whether any islands or sea serpents were visible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ahoy! and how goes it with the able-bodied seaman?" called Roger, swooping down from the foremast.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "And look at that muscle, now," marveled Roger, touching Tandy's arm admiringly with his claw.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Tandy, polishing the brass trim on the binnacle, looked up with a welcoming grin.
marveledverbUS /ˈmɑːrveld/
past form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading "And look at that muscle, now," marveled Roger, touching Tandy's arm admiringly with his claw.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "Tip topsails!" he answered, pausing a minute to stare off toward the skyline to see whether any islands or sea serpents were visible.
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading "And look at that muscle, now," marveled Roger, touching Tandy's arm admiringly with his claw.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "And look at that muscle, now," marveled Roger, touching Tandy's arm admiringly with his claw.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Tip topsails!" he answered, pausing a minute to stare off toward the skyline to see whether any islands or sea serpents were visible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tandy, polishing the brass trim on the binnacle, looked up with a welcoming grin.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Tip topsails!" he answered, pausing a minute to stare off toward the skyline to see whether any islands or sea serpents were visible.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading "Tip topsails!" he answered, pausing a minute to stare off toward the skyline to see whether any islands or sea serpents were visible.
polishingnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃɪŋ/
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
From this reading Tandy, polishing the brass trim on the binnacle, looked up with a welcoming grin.
Roger
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From this reading "Ahoy! and how goes it with the able-bodied seaman?" called Roger, swooping down from the foremast.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The Sea Unicorn!
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading "Ahoy! and how goes it with the able-bodied seaman?" called Roger, swooping down from the foremast.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Tip topsails!" he answered, pausing a minute to stare off toward the skyline to see whether any islands or sea serpents were visible.
serpentsnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənts/
plural of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading "Tip topsails!" he answered, pausing a minute to stare off toward the skyline to see whether any islands or sea serpents were visible.
skylinenounUS /ˈskaɪlaɪn/
the outline of objects seen against the sky
From this reading "Tip topsails!" he answered, pausing a minute to stare off toward the skyline to see whether any islands or sea serpents were visible.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "Tip topsails!" he answered, pausing a minute to stare off toward the skyline to see whether any islands or sea serpents were visible.
swoopingverbUS /ˈswuːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading "Ahoy! and how goes it with the able-bodied seaman?" called Roger, swooping down from the foremast.
TandynounUS /ˈtændi/
United States actress (born in England) who made many stage appearances, often with her husband Hume Cronyn (1909-1994)
From this reading Tandy, polishing the brass trim on the binnacle, looked up with a welcoming grin.
Tandy'snounUS /ˈtændiz/
possessive form of “tandy” — United States actress (born in England) who made many stage appearances, often with her husband Hume Cronyn (1909-1994)
From this reading "And look at that muscle, now," marveled Roger, touching Tandy's arm admiringly with his claw.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And look at that muscle, now," marveled Roger, touching Tandy's arm admiringly with his claw.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Sea Unicorn!
TipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading "Tip topsails!" he answered, pausing a minute to stare off toward the skyline to see whether any islands or sea serpents were visible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Tip topsails!" he answered, pausing a minute to stare off toward the skyline to see whether any islands or sea serpents were visible.
topsails
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From this reading "Tip topsails!" he answered, pausing a minute to stare off toward the skyline to see whether any islands or sea serpents were visible.
arousing affect
From this reading "And look at that muscle, now," marveled Roger, touching Tandy's arm admiringly with his claw.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Tip topsails!" he answered, pausing a minute to stare off toward the skyline to see whether any islands or sea serpents were visible.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading Tandy, polishing the brass trim on the binnacle, looked up with a welcoming grin.
UnicornnounUS /ˈjuːnɪkɔːrn/
an imaginary creature represented as a white horse with a long horn growing from its forehead
From this reading The Sea Unicorn!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tandy, polishing the brass trim on the binnacle, looked up with a welcoming grin.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading "Tip topsails!" he answered, pausing a minute to stare off toward the skyline to see whether any islands or sea serpents were visible.
welcomingadjectiveUS /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/
very cordial
From this reading Tandy, polishing the brass trim on the binnacle, looked up with a welcoming grin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Tip topsails!" he answered, pausing a minute to stare off toward the skyline to see whether any islands or sea serpents were visible.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Tip topsails!" he answered, pausing a minute to stare off toward the skyline to see whether any islands or sea serpents were visible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Ahoy! and how goes it with the able-bodied seaman?" called Roger, swooping down from the foremast.
