29th
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From this reading _A JACK IN OFFICE._ It was the 29th of June.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A JACK IN OFFICE._ It was the 29th of June.
Admiral'snounUS /ˈædmərəlz/
possessive form of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading There was a hush on board the Admiral's ship.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Around the ship the sea lay still and grey, and the sails hung limp in the hot, heavy air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Around the ship the sea lay still and grey, and the sails hung limp in the hot, heavy air.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around the ship the sea lay still and grey, and the sails hung limp in the hot, heavy air.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading There was a hush on board the Admiral's ship.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
compressedadjectiveUS /kəmˈprest/
pressed tightly together
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
DomingonounUS /doʊˈmɪŋɡoʊ/
Spanish operatic tenor noted for performances in operas by Verdi and Puccini (born in 1941)
From this reading Yonder were visible the white low houses of San Domingo on the island of Hispaniola.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
brought together in one place
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Around the ship the sea lay still and grey, and the sails hung limp in the hot, heavy air.
groaningverbUS /ˈɡroʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Around the ship the sea lay still and grey, and the sails hung limp in the hot, heavy air.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
HispaniolanounUS /hɪˌspɑːˈŋoʊlə/
an island in the West Indies
From this reading Yonder were visible the white low houses of San Domingo on the island of Hispaniola.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Around the ship the sea lay still and grey, and the sails hung limp in the hot, heavy air.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Yonder were visible the white low houses of San Domingo on the island of Hispaniola.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Around the ship the sea lay still and grey, and the sails hung limp in the hot, heavy air.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading There was a hush on board the Admiral's ship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A JACK IN OFFICE._ It was the 29th of June.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Yonder were visible the white low houses of San Domingo on the island of Hispaniola.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _A JACK IN OFFICE._ It was the 29th of June.
a small worthless amount
From this reading _A JACK IN OFFICE._ It was the 29th of June.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading _A JACK IN OFFICE._ It was the 29th of June.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Around the ship the sea lay still and grey, and the sails hung limp in the hot, heavy air.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading Around the ship the sea lay still and grey, and the sails hung limp in the hot, heavy air.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Yonder were visible the white low houses of San Domingo on the island of Hispaniola.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
the force of workers available
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A JACK IN OFFICE._ It was the 29th of June.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading _A JACK IN OFFICE._ It was the 29th of June.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a hush on board the Admiral's ship.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading Around the ship the sea lay still and grey, and the sails hung limp in the hot, heavy air.
San
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yonder were visible the white low houses of San Domingo on the island of Hispaniola.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Around the ship the sea lay still and grey, and the sails hung limp in the hot, heavy air.
transport commercially
From this reading There was a hush on board the Admiral's ship.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
not in physical motion
From this reading Around the ship the sea lay still and grey, and the sails hung limp in the hot, heavy air.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A JACK IN OFFICE._ It was the 29th of June.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a hush on board the Admiral's ship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Yonder were visible the white low houses of San Domingo on the island of Hispaniola.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A JACK IN OFFICE._ It was the 29th of June.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yonder were visible the white low houses of San Domingo on the island of Hispaniola.
a Caucasian
From this reading Yonder were visible the white low houses of San Domingo on the island of Hispaniola.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
people who are wounded
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
wrungverbUS /rʌŋ/
inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading A knot of men gathered close around a cabin, listening with lowering brows and compressed lips to bitter groaning, and sobbing cries, that were being wrung from one within, by his wounded soul.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading Yonder were visible the white low houses of San Domingo on the island of Hispaniola.
