used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The _Yarmouth Belle_ had baffling winds for a few days after this, which considerably delayed her progress to Naples, the port of her destination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
bafflingadjectiveUS /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading The _Yarmouth Belle_ had baffling winds for a few days after this, which considerably delayed her progress to Naples, the port of her destination.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading But the weather was beautiful on the whole, and the skipper and the mate were both philosophers of the happy-go-lucky school.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading The _Yarmouth Belle_ had baffling winds for a few days after this, which considerably delayed her progress to Naples, the port of her destination.
Belle's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
bombsnounUS /bɑːmz/
plural of “bomb” — an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But the weather was beautiful on the whole, and the skipper and the mate were both philosophers of the happy-go-lucky school.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
BURE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW TOM BURE JOINED THE SERVICE.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the weather was beautiful on the whole, and the skipper and the mate were both philosophers of the happy-go-lucky school.
cannonsnounUS /ˈkænənz/
plural of “cannon” — a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The _Yarmouth Belle_ had baffling winds for a few days after this, which considerably delayed her progress to Naples, the port of her destination.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The _Yarmouth Belle_ had baffling winds for a few days after this, which considerably delayed her progress to Naples, the port of her destination.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading The _Yarmouth Belle_ had baffling winds for a few days after this, which considerably delayed her progress to Naples, the port of her destination.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The _Yarmouth Belle_ had baffling winds for a few days after this, which considerably delayed her progress to Naples, the port of her destination.
DIBDIN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The _Yarmouth Belle_ had baffling winds for a few days after this, which considerably delayed her progress to Naples, the port of her destination.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The _Yarmouth Belle_ had baffling winds for a few days after this, which considerably delayed her progress to Naples, the port of her destination.
fretverbUS /fret/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The _Yarmouth Belle_ had baffling winds for a few days after this, which considerably delayed her progress to Naples, the port of her destination.
happy-go-luckyadjective
cheerfully irresponsible
From this reading But the weather was beautiful on the whole, and the skipper and the mate were both philosophers of the happy-go-lucky school.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The _Yarmouth Belle_ had baffling winds for a few days after this, which considerably delayed her progress to Naples, the port of her destination.
HOW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW TOM BURE JOINED THE SERVICE.
HughesnounUS /hjuːz/
English poet (born in 1930)
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
hurricanenounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading HOW TOM BURE JOINED THE SERVICE.
laughsnounUS /læfs/
plural of “laugh” — the sound of laughing
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading But the weather was beautiful on the whole, and the skipper and the mate were both philosophers of the happy-go-lucky school.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading The _Yarmouth Belle_ had baffling winds for a few days after this, which considerably delayed her progress to Naples, the port of her destination.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The _Yarmouth Belle_ had baffling winds for a few days after this, which considerably delayed her progress to Naples, the port of her destination.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the weather was beautiful on the whole, and the skipper and the mate were both philosophers of the happy-go-lucky school.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
philosophersnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading But the weather was beautiful on the whole, and the skipper and the mate were both philosophers of the happy-go-lucky school.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The _Yarmouth Belle_ had baffling winds for a few days after this, which considerably delayed her progress to Naples, the port of her destination.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The _Yarmouth Belle_ had baffling winds for a few days after this, which considerably delayed her progress to Naples, the port of her destination.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
an educational institution
From this reading But the weather was beautiful on the whole, and the skipper and the mate were both philosophers of the happy-go-lucky school.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading HOW TOM BURE JOINED THE SERVICE.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading But the weather was beautiful on the whole, and the skipper and the mate were both philosophers of the happy-go-lucky school.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW TOM BURE JOINED THE SERVICE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The _Yarmouth Belle_ had baffling winds for a few days after this, which considerably delayed her progress to Naples, the port of her destination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The _Yarmouth Belle_ had baffling winds for a few days after this, which considerably delayed her progress to Naples, the port of her destination.
male cat
From this reading HOW TOM BURE JOINED THE SERVICE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the weather was beautiful on the whole, and the skipper and the mate were both philosophers of the happy-go-lucky school.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading But the weather was beautiful on the whole, and the skipper and the mate were both philosophers of the happy-go-lucky school.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the weather was beautiful on the whole, and the skipper and the mate were both philosophers of the happy-go-lucky school.
at the time that
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The _Yarmouth Belle_ had baffling winds for a few days after this, which considerably delayed her progress to Naples, the port of her destination.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But the weather was beautiful on the whole, and the skipper and the mate were both philosophers of the happy-go-lucky school.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "Let cannons roar loud, burst their sides let the bombs, Let the winds a dread hurricane rattle; The rough and the pleasant, Jack takes as it comes, And laughs at the storm and the battle."--DIBDIN.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I'm not going to fret my little self," said Mr. Hughes one morning at breakfast, when Tom reported that the _Belle's_ head was not directed to that point of the compass he should wish.
Yarmouth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The _Yarmouth Belle_ had baffling winds for a few days after this, which considerably delayed her progress to Naples, the port of her destination.
