used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes; but, then, there wan't no wind to speak of, and how is the wind to make that horrible groan, s'pose it did blow a hurricane?" said Jones Bradley.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These were Jones Bradley, Old Ropes, and the man who went by the name of the Parson.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I'm very much of the captains opinion," said the Parson, "that the noises are caused by the wind rushing through the chinks and crevices of the rocks."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
exhale hard
From this reading "Yes; but, then, there wan't no wind to speak of, and how is the wind to make that horrible groan, s'pose it did blow a hurricane?" said Jones Bradley.
BradleynounUS /ˈbrædli/
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading These were Jones Bradley, Old Ropes, and the man who went by the name of the Parson.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes; but, then, there wan't no wind to speak of, and how is the wind to make that horrible groan, s'pose it did blow a hurricane?" said Jones Bradley.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These were Jones Bradley, Old Ropes, and the man who went by the name of the Parson.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "I'm very much of the captains opinion," said the Parson, "that the noises are caused by the wind rushing through the chinks and crevices of the rocks."
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading "I'm very much of the captains opinion," said the Parson, "that the noises are caused by the wind rushing through the chinks and crevices of the rocks."
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
chinksnounUS /tʃɪŋks/
plural of “chink” — (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
From this reading "I'm very much of the captains opinion," said the Parson, "that the noises are caused by the wind rushing through the chinks and crevices of the rocks."
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
crevicesnounUS /ˈkrevəsɪz/
plural of “crevice” — a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading "I'm very much of the captains opinion," said the Parson, "that the noises are caused by the wind rushing through the chinks and crevices of the rocks."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Yes; but, then, there wan't no wind to speak of, and how is the wind to make that horrible groan, s'pose it did blow a hurricane?" said Jones Bradley.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They were discussing the occurrences of the previous night.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading "Yes; but, then, there wan't no wind to speak of, and how is the wind to make that horrible groan, s'pose it did blow a hurricane?" said Jones Bradley.
provoking horror
From this reading "Yes; but, then, there wan't no wind to speak of, and how is the wind to make that horrible groan, s'pose it did blow a hurricane?" said Jones Bradley.
how
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From this reading "Yes; but, then, there wan't no wind to speak of, and how is the wind to make that horrible groan, s'pose it did blow a hurricane?" said Jones Bradley.
hurricanenounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading "Yes; but, then, there wan't no wind to speak of, and how is the wind to make that horrible groan, s'pose it did blow a hurricane?" said Jones Bradley.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm very much of the captains opinion," said the Parson, "that the noises are caused by the wind rushing through the chinks and crevices of the rocks."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes; but, then, there wan't no wind to speak of, and how is the wind to make that horrible groan, s'pose it did blow a hurricane?" said Jones Bradley.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes; but, then, there wan't no wind to speak of, and how is the wind to make that horrible groan, s'pose it did blow a hurricane?" said Jones Bradley.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading These were Jones Bradley, Old Ropes, and the man who went by the name of the Parson.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
engage in
From this reading "Yes; but, then, there wan't no wind to speak of, and how is the wind to make that horrible groan, s'pose it did blow a hurricane?" said Jones Bradley.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading These were Jones Bradley, Old Ropes, and the man who went by the name of the Parson.
the force of workers available
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I'm very much of the captains opinion," said the Parson, "that the noises are caused by the wind rushing through the chinks and crevices of the rocks."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading These were Jones Bradley, Old Ropes, and the man who went by the name of the Parson.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They were discussing the occurrences of the previous night.
not any; not one
From this reading "Yes; but, then, there wan't no wind to speak of, and how is the wind to make that horrible groan, s'pose it did blow a hurricane?" said Jones Bradley.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading "I'm very much of the captains opinion," said the Parson, "that the noises are caused by the wind rushing through the chinks and crevices of the rocks."
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading They were discussing the occurrences of the previous night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading These were Jones Bradley, Old Ropes, and the man who went by the name of the Parson.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "I'm very much of the captains opinion," said the Parson, "that the noises are caused by the wind rushing through the chinks and crevices of the rocks."
ParsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading These were Jones Bradley, Old Ropes, and the man who went by the name of the Parson.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading They were discussing the occurrences of the previous night.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "I'm very much of the captains opinion," said the Parson, "that the noises are caused by the wind rushing through the chinks and crevices of the rocks."
RopesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading These were Jones Bradley, Old Ropes, and the man who went by the name of the Parson.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading "I'm very much of the captains opinion," said the Parson, "that the noises are caused by the wind rushing through the chinks and crevices of the rocks."
s'pose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes; but, then, there wan't no wind to speak of, and how is the wind to make that horrible groan, s'pose it did blow a hurricane?" said Jones Bradley.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm very much of the captains opinion," said the Parson, "that the noises are caused by the wind rushing through the chinks and crevices of the rocks."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
express in speech
From this reading "Yes; but, then, there wan't no wind to speak of, and how is the wind to make that horrible groan, s'pose it did blow a hurricane?" said Jones Bradley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'm very much of the captains opinion," said the Parson, "that the noises are caused by the wind rushing through the chinks and crevices of the rocks."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Yes; but, then, there wan't no wind to speak of, and how is the wind to make that horrible groan, s'pose it did blow a hurricane?" said Jones Bradley.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Yes; but, then, there wan't no wind to speak of, and how is the wind to make that horrible groan, s'pose it did blow a hurricane?" said Jones Bradley.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were Jones Bradley, Old Ropes, and the man who went by the name of the Parson.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were discussing the occurrences of the previous night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On the day after the first scene in the cave, late in the afternoon, three men sat on the deck of the schooner, as she lay in the shadow of forest covered mountain.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "I'm very much of the captains opinion," said the Parson, "that the noises are caused by the wind rushing through the chinks and crevices of the rocks."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes; but, then, there wan't no wind to speak of, and how is the wind to make that horrible groan, s'pose it did blow a hurricane?" said Jones Bradley.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I'm very much of the captains opinion," said the Parson, "that the noises are caused by the wind rushing through the chinks and crevices of the rocks."
wan't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes; but, then, there wan't no wind to speak of, and how is the wind to make that horrible groan, s'pose it did blow a hurricane?" said Jones Bradley.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading These were Jones Bradley, Old Ropes, and the man who went by the name of the Parson.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were Jones Bradley, Old Ropes, and the man who went by the name of the Parson.
which person or people
From this reading These were Jones Bradley, Old Ropes, and the man who went by the name of the Parson.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "I'm very much of the captains opinion," said the Parson, "that the noises are caused by the wind rushing through the chinks and crevices of the rocks."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; but, then, there wan't no wind to speak of, and how is the wind to make that horrible groan, s'pose it did blow a hurricane?" said Jones Bradley.
