ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT DIKES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The energetic motions of the men on the disabled vessel could be dimly seen through the mist and rain.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading "We will run up to the wreck, and ascertain what the trouble is."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The energetic motions of the men on the disabled vessel could be dimly seen through the mist and rain.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Hoist the jib, Terrill," said Captain Kendall.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The energetic motions of the men on the disabled vessel could be dimly seen through the mist and rain.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
DIKESnounUS /daɪks/
plural of “dike” — (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT DIKES.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading The energetic motions of the men on the disabled vessel could be dimly seen through the mist and rain.
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading The energetic motions of the men on the disabled vessel could be dimly seen through the mist and rain.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading The energetic motions of the men on the disabled vessel could be dimly seen through the mist and rain.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
HoistverbUS /hɔɪst/
raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading "Hoist the jib, Terrill," said Captain Kendall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We will run up to the wreck, and ascertain what the trouble is."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
jibverbUS /dʒɪb/
refuse to comply
From this reading "Hoist the jib, Terrill," said Captain Kendall.
Josephine
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From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
KendallnounUS /ˈkendəl/
United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972)
From this reading "Hoist the jib, Terrill," said Captain Kendall.
the force of workers available
From this reading The energetic motions of the men on the disabled vessel could be dimly seen through the mist and rain.
become covered with mist
From this reading The energetic motions of the men on the disabled vessel could be dimly seen through the mist and rain.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The energetic motions of the men on the disabled vessel could be dimly seen through the mist and rain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The energetic motions of the men on the disabled vessel could be dimly seen through the mist and rain.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "We will run up to the wreck, and ascertain what the trouble is."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hoist the jib, Terrill," said Captain Kendall.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The energetic motions of the men on the disabled vessel could be dimly seen through the mist and rain.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT DIKES.
survivorsnounUS /sərˈvaɪvərz/
plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
Terrill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hoist the jib, Terrill," said Captain Kendall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The energetic motions of the men on the disabled vessel could be dimly seen through the mist and rain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "We will run up to the wreck, and ascertain what the trouble is."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "We will run up to the wreck, and ascertain what the trouble is."
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The energetic motions of the men on the disabled vessel could be dimly seen through the mist and rain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We will run up to the wreck, and ascertain what the trouble is."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "We will run up to the wreck, and ascertain what the trouble is."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We will run up to the wreck, and ascertain what the trouble is."
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading It was evident to those on board of the Josephine that there was some reason for the delay of the boat in not bringing off the survivors of the wreck.
