used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TAKING A PRIZE.
(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 idea of my being a Jonah had faded from the minds of the crew.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading There was a fine ten-knot breeze blowing when I was awakened the next morning, and the little cutter was dipping into the waves gracefully like a Mother Cary's chicken.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading All idea of my being a Jonah had faded from the minds of the crew.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading There was a fine ten-knot breeze blowing when I was awakened the next morning, and the little cutter was dipping into the waves gracefully like a Mother Cary's chicken.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading There was a fine ten-knot breeze blowing when I was awakened the next morning, and the little cutter was dipping into the waves gracefully like a Mother Cary's chicken.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
Cary's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a fine ten-knot breeze blowing when I was awakened the next morning, and the little cutter was dipping into the waves gracefully like a Mother Cary's chicken.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading There was a fine ten-knot breeze blowing when I was awakened the next morning, and the little cutter was dipping into the waves gracefully like a Mother Cary's chicken.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading There was a fine ten-knot breeze blowing when I was awakened the next morning, and the little cutter was dipping into the waves gracefully like a Mother Cary's chicken.
dippingverbUS /ˈdɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “dip” — immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading There was a fine ten-knot breeze blowing when I was awakened the next morning, and the little cutter was dipping into the waves gracefully like a Mother Cary's chicken.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one was in high spirits.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading All idea of my being a Jonah had faded from the minds of the crew.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading There was a fine ten-knot breeze blowing when I was awakened the next morning, and the little cutter was dipping into the waves gracefully like a Mother Cary's chicken.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
set up or found
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All idea of my being a Jonah had faded from the minds of the crew.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading There was a fine ten-knot breeze blowing when I was awakened the next morning, and the little cutter was dipping into the waves gracefully like a Mother Cary's chicken.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Every one was in high spirits.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading All idea of my being a Jonah had faded from the minds of the crew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There was a fine ten-knot breeze blowing when I was awakened the next morning, and the little cutter was dipping into the waves gracefully like a Mother Cary's chicken.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
JonahnounUS /ˈdʒoʊnə/
(Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land
From this reading All idea of my being a Jonah had faded from the minds of the crew.
and nothing more
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was a fine ten-knot breeze blowing when I was awakened the next morning, and the little cutter was dipping into the waves gracefully like a Mother Cary's chicken.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading All idea of my being a Jonah had faded from the minds of the crew.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There was a fine ten-knot breeze blowing when I was awakened the next morning, and the little cutter was dipping into the waves gracefully like a Mother Cary's chicken.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading There was a fine ten-knot breeze blowing when I was awakened the next morning, and the little cutter was dipping into the waves gracefully like a Mother Cary's chicken.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading All idea of my being a Jonah had faded from the minds of the crew.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading There was a fine ten-knot breeze blowing when I was awakened the next morning, and the little cutter was dipping into the waves gracefully like a Mother Cary's chicken.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one was in high spirits.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading TAKING A PRIZE.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Every one was in high spirits.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading TAKING A PRIZE.
ten-knot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a fine ten-knot breeze blowing when I was awakened the next morning, and the little cutter was dipping into the waves gracefully like a Mother Cary's chicken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a fine ten-knot breeze blowing when I was awakened the next morning, and the little cutter was dipping into the waves gracefully like a Mother Cary's chicken.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a fine ten-knot breeze blowing when I was awakened the next morning, and the little cutter was dipping into the waves gracefully like a Mother Cary's chicken.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading There was a fine ten-knot breeze blowing when I was awakened the next morning, and the little cutter was dipping into the waves gracefully like a Mother Cary's chicken.
at the time that
From this reading There was a fine ten-knot breeze blowing when I was awakened the next morning, and the little cutter was dipping into the waves gracefully like a Mother Cary's chicken.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had found a little box, that had just room enough for a bunk and a narrow cupboard, at the foot of the forecastle ladder, and this I took possession of, as, of course, it would not do for me to mess or bunk in with the crew.
