used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading There was liberty when dinner was over, and Nelson and a half-dozen others spent the afternoon exploring the streets of the old whaling town.
anew
From this reading The _Wanderer_ replenished fuel tanks and stole out again shortly after dusk, just as the lights were appearing along shore.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The _Wanderer_ replenished fuel tanks and stole out again shortly after dusk, just as the lights were appearing along shore.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading The _Wanderer_ replenished fuel tanks and stole out again shortly after dusk, just as the lights were appearing along shore.
apprenticenounUS /əˈprentəs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading Billy Masters, apprentice seaman, stopped by the forecastle break, where Nelson was on lookout duty, and jerked his head in the direction of the receding torpedo boat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The _Wanderer_ replenished fuel tanks and stole out again shortly after dusk, just as the lights were appearing along shore.
badgesnounUS /ˈbædʒɪz/
plural of “badge” — an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading A group of Jackies on the after deck of the _Hollis_ cheered and shouted raillery as the little patrol sped past so close one could have counted the chevrons of their rating badges.
Bedford
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From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy Masters, apprentice seaman, stopped by the forecastle break, where Nelson was on lookout duty, and jerked his head in the direction of the receding torpedo boat.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
terminate
From this reading Billy Masters, apprentice seaman, stopped by the forecastle break, where Nelson was on lookout duty, and jerked his head in the direction of the receding torpedo boat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Billy Masters, apprentice seaman, stopped by the forecastle break, where Nelson was on lookout duty, and jerked his head in the direction of the receding torpedo boat.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading A group of Jackies on the after deck of the _Hollis_ cheered and shouted raillery as the little patrol sped past so close one could have counted the chevrons of their rating badges.
chevrons
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From this reading A group of Jackies on the after deck of the _Hollis_ cheered and shouted raillery as the little patrol sped past so close one could have counted the chevrons of their rating badges.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A group of Jackies on the after deck of the _Hollis_ cheered and shouted raillery as the little patrol sped past so close one could have counted the chevrons of their rating badges.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A group of Jackies on the after deck of the _Hollis_ cheered and shouted raillery as the little patrol sped past so close one could have counted the chevrons of their rating badges.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading A group of Jackies on the after deck of the _Hollis_ cheered and shouted raillery as the little patrol sped past so close one could have counted the chevrons of their rating badges.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading A group of Jackies on the after deck of the _Hollis_ cheered and shouted raillery as the little patrol sped past so close one could have counted the chevrons of their rating badges.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading There was liberty when dinner was over, and Nelson and a half-dozen others spent the afternoon exploring the streets of the old whaling town.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Billy Masters, apprentice seaman, stopped by the forecastle break, where Nelson was on lookout duty, and jerked his head in the direction of the receding torpedo boat.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The _Wanderer_ replenished fuel tanks and stole out again shortly after dusk, just as the lights were appearing along shore.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Billy Masters, apprentice seaman, stopped by the forecastle break, where Nelson was on lookout duty, and jerked his head in the direction of the receding torpedo boat.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading There was liberty when dinner was over, and Nelson and a half-dozen others spent the afternoon exploring the streets of the old whaling town.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading Billy Masters, apprentice seaman, stopped by the forecastle break, where Nelson was on lookout duty, and jerked his head in the direction of the receding torpedo boat.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading The _Wanderer_ replenished fuel tanks and stole out again shortly after dusk, just as the lights were appearing along shore.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A group of Jackies on the after deck of the _Hollis_ cheered and shouted raillery as the little patrol sped past so close one could have counted the chevrons of their rating badges.
half-dozenadjectiveUS /ˈhæfdʌzən/
denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
From this reading There was liberty when dinner was over, and Nelson and a half-dozen others spent the afternoon exploring the streets of the old whaling town.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A group of Jackies on the after deck of the _Hollis_ cheered and shouted raillery as the little patrol sped past so close one could have counted the chevrons of their rating badges.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Billy Masters, apprentice seaman, stopped by the forecastle break, where Nelson was on lookout duty, and jerked his head in the direction of the receding torpedo boat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Billy Masters, apprentice seaman, stopped by the forecastle break, where Nelson was on lookout duty, and jerked his head in the direction of the receding torpedo boat.
Hollis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
located inward
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
Jackies
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From this reading A group of Jackies on the after deck of the _Hollis_ cheered and shouted raillery as the little patrol sped past so close one could have counted the chevrons of their rating badges.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading Billy Masters, apprentice seaman, stopped by the forecastle break, where Nelson was on lookout duty, and jerked his head in the direction of the receding torpedo boat.
and nothing more
From this reading The _Wanderer_ replenished fuel tanks and stole out again shortly after dusk, just as the lights were appearing along shore.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading There was liberty when dinner was over, and Nelson and a half-dozen others spent the afternoon exploring the streets of the old whaling town.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The _Wanderer_ replenished fuel tanks and stole out again shortly after dusk, just as the lights were appearing along shore.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A group of Jackies on the after deck of the _Hollis_ cheered and shouted raillery as the little patrol sped past so close one could have counted the chevrons of their rating badges.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Billy Masters, apprentice seaman, stopped by the forecastle break, where Nelson was on lookout duty, and jerked his head in the direction of the receding torpedo boat.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
MastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Billy Masters, apprentice seaman, stopped by the forecastle break, where Nelson was on lookout duty, and jerked his head in the direction of the receding torpedo boat.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading There was liberty when dinner was over, and Nelson and a half-dozen others spent the afternoon exploring the streets of the old whaling town.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was liberty when dinner was over, and Nelson and a half-dozen others spent the afternoon exploring the streets of the old whaling town.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was liberty when dinner was over, and Nelson and a half-dozen others spent the afternoon exploring the streets of the old whaling town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A group of Jackies on the after deck of the _Hollis_ cheered and shouted raillery as the little patrol sped past so close one could have counted the chevrons of their rating badges.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
others
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From this reading There was liberty when dinner was over, and Nelson and a half-dozen others spent the afternoon exploring the streets of the old whaling town.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The _Wanderer_ replenished fuel tanks and stole out again shortly after dusk, just as the lights were appearing along shore.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was liberty when dinner was over, and Nelson and a half-dozen others spent the afternoon exploring the streets of the old whaling town.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A group of Jackies on the after deck of the _Hollis_ cheered and shouted raillery as the little patrol sped past so close one could have counted the chevrons of their rating badges.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading A group of Jackies on the after deck of the _Hollis_ cheered and shouted raillery as the little patrol sped past so close one could have counted the chevrons of their rating badges.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
raillerynoun
light teasing repartee
From this reading A group of Jackies on the after deck of the _Hollis_ cheered and shouted raillery as the little patrol sped past so close one could have counted the chevrons of their rating badges.
ratingnounUS /ˈreɪtɪŋ/
an appraisal of the value of something
From this reading A group of Jackies on the after deck of the _Hollis_ cheered and shouted raillery as the little patrol sped past so close one could have counted the chevrons of their rating badges.
recedingnounUS /rɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
a slow or gradual disappearance
From this reading Billy Masters, apprentice seaman, stopped by the forecastle break, where Nelson was on lookout duty, and jerked his head in the direction of the receding torpedo boat.
REEFnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
replenishedverbUS /riˈplenɪʃt/
past form of “replenish” — fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading The _Wanderer_ replenished fuel tanks and stole out again shortly after dusk, just as the lights were appearing along shore.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Billy Masters, apprentice seaman, stopped by the forecastle break, where Nelson was on lookout duty, and jerked his head in the direction of the receding torpedo boat.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The _Wanderer_ replenished fuel tanks and stole out again shortly after dusk, just as the lights were appearing along shore.
for a short time
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading A group of Jackies on the after deck of the _Hollis_ cheered and shouted raillery as the little patrol sped past so close one could have counted the chevrons of their rating badges.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A group of Jackies on the after deck of the _Hollis_ cheered and shouted raillery as the little patrol sped past so close one could have counted the chevrons of their rating badges.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading A group of Jackies on the after deck of the _Hollis_ cheered and shouted raillery as the little patrol sped past so close one could have counted the chevrons of their rating badges.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading There was liberty when dinner was over, and Nelson and a half-dozen others spent the afternoon exploring the streets of the old whaling town.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading The _Wanderer_ replenished fuel tanks and stole out again shortly after dusk, just as the lights were appearing along shore.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Billy Masters, apprentice seaman, stopped by the forecastle break, where Nelson was on lookout duty, and jerked his head in the direction of the receding torpedo boat.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading There was liberty when dinner was over, and Nelson and a half-dozen others spent the afternoon exploring the streets of the old whaling town.
tanksnounUS /tæŋks/
plural of “tank” — an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading The _Wanderer_ replenished fuel tanks and stole out again shortly after dusk, just as the lights were appearing along shore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A group of Jackies on the after deck of the _Hollis_ cheered and shouted raillery as the little patrol sped past so close one could have counted the chevrons of their rating badges.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was liberty when dinner was over, and Nelson and a half-dozen others spent the afternoon exploring the streets of the old whaling town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
torpedonounUS /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/
a professional killer who uses a gun
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There was liberty when dinner was over, and Nelson and a half-dozen others spent the afternoon exploring the streets of the old whaling town.
WanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading THE LONELY REEF The _Wanderer_ slid into New Bedford shortly after one o’clock, fluttered a greeting to the torpedo boat _Hollis_, lying off Fort Point, and dropped anchor in the inner harbor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was liberty when dinner was over, and Nelson and a half-dozen others spent the afternoon exploring the streets of the old whaling town.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The _Wanderer_ replenished fuel tanks and stole out again shortly after dusk, just as the lights were appearing along shore.
whalingverbUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “whale” — hunt for whales
From this reading There was liberty when dinner was over, and Nelson and a half-dozen others spent the afternoon exploring the streets of the old whaling town.
at the time that
From this reading There was liberty when dinner was over, and Nelson and a half-dozen others spent the afternoon exploring the streets of the old whaling town.
in or at the place that
From this reading Billy Masters, apprentice seaman, stopped by the forecastle break, where Nelson was on lookout duty, and jerked his head in the direction of the receding torpedo boat.
