used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All was bustle and excitement, and naught but the discipline of a well-regulated ship kept our enthusiasm within bounds.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After speaking these coasting crafts, our course was still onward and homeward.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All was bustle and excitement, and naught but the discipline of a well-regulated ship kept our enthusiasm within bounds.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading At noon we saw land; it was greeted with three as hearty cheers as ever swelled American throats.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After speaking these coasting crafts, our course was still onward and homeward.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At noon we saw land; it was greeted with three as hearty cheers as ever swelled American throats.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At noon we saw land; it was greeted with three as hearty cheers as ever swelled American throats.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
berthsnounUS /bɜːrθs/
plural of “berth” — a job in an organization
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading All was bustle and excitement, and naught but the discipline of a well-regulated ship kept our enthusiasm within bounds.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading All was bustle and excitement, and naught but the discipline of a well-regulated ship kept our enthusiasm within bounds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All was bustle and excitement, and naught but the discipline of a well-regulated ship kept our enthusiasm within bounds.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading At noon we saw land; it was greeted with three as hearty cheers as ever swelled American throats.
coastingverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪŋ/
-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading After speaking these coasting crafts, our course was still onward and homeward.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading After speaking these coasting crafts, our course was still onward and homeward.
craftsnounUS /kræfts/
plural of “craft” — the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading After speaking these coasting crafts, our course was still onward and homeward.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading All was bustle and excitement, and naught but the discipline of a well-regulated ship kept our enthusiasm within bounds.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading All was bustle and excitement, and naught but the discipline of a well-regulated ship kept our enthusiasm within bounds.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
at any time
From this reading At noon we saw land; it was greeted with three as hearty cheers as ever swelled American throats.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading All was bustle and excitement, and naught but the discipline of a well-regulated ship kept our enthusiasm within bounds.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
moving swiftly
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
foretopnoun
a platform at the head of a foremast
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
gladsomeadjective
experiencing or expressing gladness or joy
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading At noon we saw land; it was greeted with three as hearty cheers as ever swelled American throats.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
hatlessadjective
not wearing a hat
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading At noon we saw land; it was greeted with three as hearty cheers as ever swelled American throats.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading After speaking these coasting crafts, our course was still onward and homeward.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
intelligibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəbəl/
capable of being apprehended or understood
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At noon we saw land; it was greeted with three as hearty cheers as ever swelled American throats.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading All was bustle and excitement, and naught but the discipline of a well-regulated ship kept our enthusiasm within bounds.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading At noon we saw land; it was greeted with three as hearty cheers as ever swelled American throats.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading All was bustle and excitement, and naught but the discipline of a well-regulated ship kept our enthusiasm within bounds.
the middle of the day
From this reading At noon we saw land; it was greeted with three as hearty cheers as ever swelled American throats.
nudenounUS /nuːd/
a painting of a naked human figure
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All was bustle and excitement, and naught but the discipline of a well-regulated ship kept our enthusiasm within bounds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading After speaking these coasting crafts, our course was still onward and homeward.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After speaking these coasting crafts, our course was still onward and homeward.
recurring again and again
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
rostrumnounUS /ˈrɑːstrəm/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
cut with a saw
From this reading At noon we saw land; it was greeted with three as hearty cheers as ever swelled American throats.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
transport commercially
From this reading All was bustle and excitement, and naught but the discipline of a well-regulated ship kept our enthusiasm within bounds.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
shoelessadjective
without shoes
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
shriekingnounUS /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
term of address for a man
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading After speaking these coasting crafts, our course was still onward and homeward.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
not in physical motion
From this reading After speaking these coasting crafts, our course was still onward and homeward.
swelledadjectiveUS /sweld/
feeling self-importance
From this reading At noon we saw land; it was greeted with three as hearty cheers as ever swelled American throats.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All was bustle and excitement, and naught but the discipline of a well-regulated ship kept our enthusiasm within bounds.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading After speaking these coasting crafts, our course was still onward and homeward.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At noon we saw land; it was greeted with three as hearty cheers as ever swelled American throats.
throatsnounUS /θroʊts/
plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
From this reading At noon we saw land; it was greeted with three as hearty cheers as ever swelled American throats.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After speaking these coasting crafts, our course was still onward and homeward.
look attentively
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At noon we saw land; it was greeted with three as hearty cheers as ever swelled American throats.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
well-regulated
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From this reading All was bustle and excitement, and naught but the discipline of a well-regulated ship kept our enthusiasm within bounds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading One, more enthusiastic than the rest, made the foretop a rostrum, and, hatless and shoeless, with his shirt flying in the wind, he repeated in a loud voice, intelligible above the shrieking of the gale, the beautiful lines of Sir Walter Scott:
in the company of; together with
From this reading At noon we saw land; it was greeted with three as hearty cheers as ever swelled American throats.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading All was bustle and excitement, and naught but the discipline of a well-regulated ship kept our enthusiasm within bounds.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The watch below, wearied with exertion, caught the gladsome cry, and, leaping from their berths, hurried on deck as they were, and, without hesitating at the coldness of the weather, sprang, half nude, into the rigging, to catch a sight of their native land.
