adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What thing of sea Comes this way sailing, Like a stately ship With all her bravery on, and tackle trim?
AGONISTES
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From this reading SAMSON AGONISTES.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 What thing of sea Comes this way sailing, Like a stately ship With all her bravery on, and tackle trim?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What thing of sea Comes this way sailing, Like a stately ship With all her bravery on, and tackle trim?
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading What thing of sea Comes this way sailing, Like a stately ship With all her bravery on, and tackle trim?
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But who is this?
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The privateer was called the _True-blooded Yankee_.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
ComesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading What thing of sea Comes this way sailing, Like a stately ship With all her bravery on, and tackle trim?
consortverbUS /kənˈsɔːrt/
keep company with; hang out with
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
d'Acunha
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From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
directionsnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What thing of sea Comes this way sailing, Like a stately ship With all her bravery on, and tackle trim?
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
Indiamen
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From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But who is this?
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading What thing of sea Comes this way sailing, Like a stately ship With all her bravery on, and tackle trim?
MadagascarnounUS /ˌmædəˈɡæskər/
a republic on the island of Madagascar; achieved independence from France in 1960
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What thing of sea Comes this way sailing, Like a stately ship With all her bravery on, and tackle trim?
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What thing of sea Comes this way sailing, Like a stately ship With all her bravery on, and tackle trim?
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
privateernoun
an officer or crew member of a privateer
From this reading The privateer was called the _True-blooded Yankee_.
rewardnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrd/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading What thing of sea Comes this way sailing, Like a stately ship With all her bravery on, and tackle trim?
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
SAMSONnounUS /ˈsæmsən/
(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah
From this reading SAMSON AGONISTES.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading What thing of sea Comes this way sailing, Like a stately ship With all her bravery on, and tackle trim?
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading What thing of sea Comes this way sailing, Like a stately ship With all her bravery on, and tackle trim?
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading What thing of sea Comes this way sailing, Like a stately ship With all her bravery on, and tackle trim?
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading What thing of sea Comes this way sailing, Like a stately ship With all her bravery on, and tackle trim?
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The privateer was called the _True-blooded Yankee_.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading What thing of sea Comes this way sailing, Like a stately ship With all her bravery on, and tackle trim?
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But who is this?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading What thing of sea Comes this way sailing, Like a stately ship With all her bravery on, and tackle trim?
TristannounUS /ˈtrɪstæn/
(Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
True-blooded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The privateer was called the _True-blooded Yankee_.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The privateer was called the _True-blooded Yankee_.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading What thing of sea Comes this way sailing, Like a stately ship With all her bravery on, and tackle trim?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What thing of sea Comes this way sailing, Like a stately ship With all her bravery on, and tackle trim?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But who is this?
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading What thing of sea Comes this way sailing, Like a stately ship With all her bravery on, and tackle trim?
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was first bound to the island of Tristan d'Acunha, where she expected to meet her consort, belonging to the same owners, and who had preceded her when their directions were to cruise between the Cape and Madagascar, for certain homeward bound extra Indiamen, one or two of which she hoped would reward all the trouble and expense of the outfit.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading The privateer was called the _True-blooded Yankee_.
