used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a small, light boat, fashioned like a cutter, a good sea-going craft for its size.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I cut one of these, and drew forth about three fathoms of line, sufficiently pliable for my purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF THE DECK The flag locker was astern, and standing on it I could feel inside the boat swung to the davits.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The severed end of cord I thrust down out of sight, where it would escape any superficial examination.
asternadverb
stern foremost or backward
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF THE DECK The flag locker was astern, and standing on it I could feel inside the boat swung to the davits.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF THE DECK The flag locker was astern, and standing on it I could feel inside the boat swung to the davits.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two oars and a short mast together with a roll of canvas were stowed on top the thwarts, and secured by lashings.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Two oars and a short mast together with a roll of canvas were stowed on top the thwarts, and secured by lashings.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading The severed end of cord I thrust down out of sight, where it would escape any superficial examination.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF THE DECK The flag locker was astern, and standing on it I could feel inside the boat swung to the davits.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading It was a small, light boat, fashioned like a cutter, a good sea-going craft for its size.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading I cut one of these, and drew forth about three fathoms of line, sufficiently pliable for my purpose.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading It was a small, light boat, fashioned like a cutter, a good sea-going craft for its size.
davits
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF THE DECK The flag locker was astern, and standing on it I could feel inside the boat swung to the davits.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF THE DECK The flag locker was astern, and standing on it I could feel inside the boat swung to the davits.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The severed end of cord I thrust down out of sight, where it would escape any superficial examination.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading I cut one of these, and drew forth about three fathoms of line, sufficiently pliable for my purpose.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The severed end of cord I thrust down out of sight, where it would escape any superficial examination.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The severed end of cord I thrust down out of sight, where it would escape any superficial examination.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The severed end of cord I thrust down out of sight, where it would escape any superficial examination.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading It was a small, light boat, fashioned like a cutter, a good sea-going craft for its size.
fathomsnounUS /ˈfæðəmz/
plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
From this reading I cut one of these, and drew forth about three fathoms of line, sufficiently pliable for my purpose.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF THE DECK The flag locker was astern, and standing on it I could feel inside the boat swung to the davits.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF THE DECK The flag locker was astern, and standing on it I could feel inside the boat swung to the davits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a small, light boat, fashioned like a cutter, a good sea-going craft for its size.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I cut one of these, and drew forth about three fathoms of line, sufficiently pliable for my purpose.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF THE DECK The flag locker was astern, and standing on it I could feel inside the boat swung to the davits.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was a small, light boat, fashioned like a cutter, a good sea-going craft for its size.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF THE DECK The flag locker was astern, and standing on it I could feel inside the boat swung to the davits.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF THE DECK The flag locker was astern, and standing on it I could feel inside the boat swung to the davits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF THE DECK The flag locker was astern, and standing on it I could feel inside the boat swung to the davits.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a small, light boat, fashioned like a cutter, a good sea-going craft for its size.
lashingsnounUS /ˈlæʃɪŋz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Two oars and a short mast together with a roll of canvas were stowed on top the thwarts, and secured by lashings.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was a small, light boat, fashioned like a cutter, a good sea-going craft for its size.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was a small, light boat, fashioned like a cutter, a good sea-going craft for its size.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I cut one of these, and drew forth about three fathoms of line, sufficiently pliable for my purpose.
lockernounUS /ˈlɑːkər/
a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF THE DECK The flag locker was astern, and standing on it I could feel inside the boat swung to the davits.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading Two oars and a short mast together with a roll of canvas were stowed on top the thwarts, and secured by lashings.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I cut one of these, and drew forth about three fathoms of line, sufficiently pliable for my purpose.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Two oars and a short mast together with a roll of canvas were stowed on top the thwarts, and secured by lashings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF THE DECK The flag locker was astern, and standing on it I could feel inside the boat swung to the davits.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF THE DECK The flag locker was astern, and standing on it I could feel inside the boat swung to the davits.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I cut one of these, and drew forth about three fathoms of line, sufficiently pliable for my purpose.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The severed end of cord I thrust down out of sight, where it would escape any superficial examination.
pliableadjectiveUS /ˈplaɪəbəl/
susceptible to being led or directed
From this reading I cut one of these, and drew forth about three fathoms of line, sufficiently pliable for my purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I cut one of these, and drew forth about three fathoms of line, sufficiently pliable for my purpose.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Two oars and a short mast together with a roll of canvas were stowed on top the thwarts, and secured by lashings.
sea-going
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a small, light boat, fashioned like a cutter, a good sea-going craft for its size.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Two oars and a short mast together with a roll of canvas were stowed on top the thwarts, and secured by lashings.
severedadjectiveUS /ˈsevərd/
detached by cutting
From this reading The severed end of cord I thrust down out of sight, where it would escape any superficial examination.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Two oars and a short mast together with a roll of canvas were stowed on top the thwarts, and secured by lashings.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The severed end of cord I thrust down out of sight, where it would escape any superficial examination.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading It was a small, light boat, fashioned like a cutter, a good sea-going craft for its size.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a small, light boat, fashioned like a cutter, a good sea-going craft for its size.
having a supporting base
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF THE DECK The flag locker was astern, and standing on it I could feel inside the boat swung to the davits.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading Two oars and a short mast together with a roll of canvas were stowed on top the thwarts, and secured by lashings.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading I cut one of these, and drew forth about three fathoms of line, sufficiently pliable for my purpose.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading The severed end of cord I thrust down out of sight, where it would escape any superficial examination.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF THE DECK The flag locker was astern, and standing on it I could feel inside the boat swung to the davits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF THE DECK The flag locker was astern, and standing on it I could feel inside the boat swung to the davits.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I cut one of these, and drew forth about three fathoms of line, sufficiently pliable for my purpose.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I cut one of these, and drew forth about three fathoms of line, sufficiently pliable for my purpose.
push forcefully
From this reading The severed end of cord I thrust down out of sight, where it would escape any superficial examination.
thwartsnounUS /θwɔːrts/
plural of “thwart” — a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
From this reading Two oars and a short mast together with a roll of canvas were stowed on top the thwarts, and secured by lashings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF THE DECK The flag locker was astern, and standing on it I could feel inside the boat swung to the davits.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Two oars and a short mast together with a roll of canvas were stowed on top the thwarts, and secured by lashings.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Two oars and a short mast together with a roll of canvas were stowed on top the thwarts, and secured by lashings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two oars and a short mast together with a roll of canvas were stowed on top the thwarts, and secured by lashings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FREEDOM OF THE DECK The flag locker was astern, and standing on it I could feel inside the boat swung to the davits.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two oars and a short mast together with a roll of canvas were stowed on top the thwarts, and secured by lashings.
in or at the place that
From this reading The severed end of cord I thrust down out of sight, where it would escape any superficial examination.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two oars and a short mast together with a roll of canvas were stowed on top the thwarts, and secured by lashings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The severed end of cord I thrust down out of sight, where it would escape any superficial examination.
