used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_Gr-r-r-r-r-unh!_" a bass whistle grunted up ahead.
at or in the front
From this reading "_Gr-r-r-r-r-unh!_" a bass whistle grunted up ahead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Astern and to the starboard, the Montauk bell buoy tolled faintly as it was left behind.
Asternadverb
stern foremost or backward
From this reading Astern and to the starboard, the Montauk bell buoy tolled faintly as it was left behind.
bassnounUS /bæs/
the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading "_Gr-r-r-r-r-unh!_" a bass whistle grunted up ahead.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That would be the Fall River boat.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Astern and to the starboard, the Montauk bell buoy tolled faintly as it was left behind.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Astern and to the starboard, the Montauk bell buoy tolled faintly as it was left behind.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading That would be the Fall River boat.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
buoyverbUS /ˈbuːi/
float on the surface of water
From this reading Astern and to the starboard, the Montauk bell buoy tolled faintly as it was left behind.
buoysnounUS /ˈbuːiz/
plural of “buoy” — bright-colored; a float attached by rope to the seabed to mark channels in a harbor or underwater hazards
From this reading Far off to the right the distant clanging of other buoys came from the Connecticut shore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Far off to the right the distant clanging of other buoys came from the Connecticut shore.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
clangingadjectiveUS /ˈklæŋɪŋ/
having a loud resonant metallic sound
From this reading Far off to the right the distant clanging of other buoys came from the Connecticut shore.
ConnecticutnounUS /kəˈnetəkət/
a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Far off to the right the distant clanging of other buoys came from the Connecticut shore.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Far off to the right the distant clanging of other buoys came from the Connecticut shore.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading Astern and to the starboard, the Montauk bell buoy tolled faintly as it was left behind.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading That would be the Fall River boat.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
FognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Far off to the right the distant clanging of other buoys came from the Connecticut shore.
Gr-r-r-r-r-unh
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From this reading "_Gr-r-r-r-r-unh!_" a bass whistle grunted up ahead.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading "_Gr-r-r-r-r-unh!_" a bass whistle grunted up ahead.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Astern and to the starboard, the Montauk bell buoy tolled faintly as it was left behind.
lankyadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋki/
tall and thin and having long slender limbs
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Astern and to the starboard, the Montauk bell buoy tolled faintly as it was left behind.
lightlessadjective
giving no light
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
Montauk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Astern and to the starboard, the Montauk bell buoy tolled faintly as it was left behind.
murkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrki/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Far off to the right the distant clanging of other buoys came from the Connecticut shore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Far off to the right the distant clanging of other buoys came from the Connecticut shore.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Far off to the right the distant clanging of other buoys came from the Connecticut shore.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading That would be the Fall River boat.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Far off to the right the distant clanging of other buoys came from the Connecticut shore.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading Astern and to the starboard, the Montauk bell buoy tolled faintly as it was left behind.
tenselyadverbUS /ˈtensli/
in a tense manner
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That would be the Fall River boat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
tolledverbUS /toʊld/
past form of “toll” — ring slowly
From this reading Astern and to the starboard, the Montauk bell buoy tolled faintly as it was left behind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "_Gr-r-r-r-r-unh!_" a bass whistle grunted up ahead.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Astern and to the starboard, the Montauk bell buoy tolled faintly as it was left behind.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading _Fog blinded the captains of the vessels on Long Island Sound--blinded them to everything but honor._ In the exact center of the bridge of the lightless vessel, the lanky captain leaned far out over the dripping weather apron and listened tensely into the murky darkness of Long Island Sound.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading "_Gr-r-r-r-r-unh!_" a bass whistle grunted up ahead.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That would be the Fall River boat.
