used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
Ahoy
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From this reading "Oh, it's there one night, a terrible sight, Did happen----" "Ahoy there!" yelled Dick.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
for the reason that
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "I remember well, in the days of old, How a sailor lad named Bill Fell overboard near the Hole in the Wall, A dolphin's maw to fill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Once more, out of the fog and mist came the voice:
collisionnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "I remember well, in the days of old, How a sailor lad named Bill Fell overboard near the Hole in the Wall, A dolphin's maw to fill.
someone who is a detective
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
dolphin's
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From this reading "I remember well, in the days of old, How a sailor lad named Bill Fell overboard near the Hole in the Wall, A dolphin's maw to fill.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading "I remember well, in the days of old, How a sailor lad named Bill Fell overboard near the Hole in the Wall, A dolphin's maw to fill.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading "I remember well, in the days of old, How a sailor lad named Bill Fell overboard near the Hole in the Wall, A dolphin's maw to fill.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading Once more, out of the fog and mist came the voice:
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
come to pass
From this reading "Oh, it's there one night, a terrible sight, Did happen----" "Ahoy there!" yelled Dick.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
an opening into or through something
From this reading "I remember well, in the days of old, How a sailor lad named Bill Fell overboard near the Hole in the Wall, A dolphin's maw to fill.
How
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From this reading "I remember well, in the days of old, How a sailor lad named Bill Fell overboard near the Hole in the Wall, A dolphin's maw to fill.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I remember well, in the days of old, How a sailor lad named Bill Fell overboard near the Hole in the Wall, A dolphin's maw to fill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
it's
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From this reading "Oh, it's there one night, a terrible sight, Did happen----" "Ahoy there!" yelled Dick.
and nothing more
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
a boy or man
From this reading "I remember well, in the days of old, How a sailor lad named Bill Fell overboard near the Hole in the Wall, A dolphin's maw to fill.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
the sound of laughing
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
roused to anger
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
mawnounUS /mɔː/
informal terms for the mouth
From this reading "I remember well, in the days of old, How a sailor lad named Bill Fell overboard near the Hole in the Wall, A dolphin's maw to fill.
mermaidsnounUS /ˈmɜːrmeɪdz/
plural of “mermaid” — half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
become covered with mist
From this reading Once more, out of the fog and mist came the voice:
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more, out of the fog and mist came the voice:
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I remember well, in the days of old, How a sailor lad named Bill Fell overboard near the Hole in the Wall, A dolphin's maw to fill.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "I remember well, in the days of old, How a sailor lad named Bill Fell overboard near the Hole in the Wall, A dolphin's maw to fill.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Oh, it's there one night, a terrible sight, Did happen----" "Ahoy there!" yelled Dick.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, it's there one night, a terrible sight, Did happen----" "Ahoy there!" yelled Dick.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more, out of the fog and mist came the voice:
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Oh, it's there one night, a terrible sight, Did happen----" "Ahoy there!" yelled Dick.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Once more, out of the fog and mist came the voice:
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading "I remember well, in the days of old, How a sailor lad named Bill Fell overboard near the Hole in the Wall, A dolphin's maw to fill.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "I remember well, in the days of old, How a sailor lad named Bill Fell overboard near the Hole in the Wall, A dolphin's maw to fill.
move hurridly
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Oh, it's there one night, a terrible sight, Did happen----" "Ahoy there!" yelled Dick.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "Oh, it's there one night, a terrible sight, Did happen----" "Ahoy there!" yelled Dick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Once more, out of the fog and mist came the voice:
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading "I remember well, in the days of old, How a sailor lad named Bill Fell overboard near the Hole in the Wall, A dolphin's maw to fill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
(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 "I remember well, in the days of old, How a sailor lad named Bill Fell overboard near the Hole in the Wall, A dolphin's maw to fill.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading JUST IN TIME Dick and Paul did not know whether to laugh at the old sailor, or follow him in his mad rush for the forecastle.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This latter inclination was not because of any fear of the superstition regarding mermaids, but because they thought there might be a collision with the unseen vessel, and it would be wise to prepare for it.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Oh, it's there one night, a terrible sight, Did happen----" "Ahoy there!" yelled Dick.
