used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But away on the port bow he could now and then catch a glimpse of huge black boulders, over which spume was dashing white and high.
at or in the front
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
(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 he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Midshipman Jack was among the first on deck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But away on the port bow he could now and then catch a glimpse of huge black boulders, over which spume was dashing white and high.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But away on the port bow he could now and then catch a glimpse of huge black boulders, over which spume was dashing white and high.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These boulders were the rocks on which the good _Gurnet_ might soon be dashed, and go to pieces.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading But away on the port bow he could now and then catch a glimpse of huge black boulders, over which spume was dashing white and high.
bouldersnounUS /ˈboʊldərz/
plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading But away on the port bow he could now and then catch a glimpse of huge black boulders, over which spume was dashing white and high.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading But away on the port bow he could now and then catch a glimpse of huge black boulders, over which spume was dashing white and high.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But away on the port bow he could now and then catch a glimpse of huge black boulders, over which spume was dashing white and high.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading But away on the port bow he could now and then catch a glimpse of huge black boulders, over which spume was dashing white and high.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading These boulders were the rocks on which the good _Gurnet_ might soon be dashed, and go to pieces.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading But away on the port bow he could now and then catch a glimpse of huge black boulders, over which spume was dashing white and high.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Midshipman Jack was among the first on deck.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
engulfverbUS /ɪnˈɡʌlf/
devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Midshipman Jack was among the first on deck.
a quick look
From this reading But away on the port bow he could now and then catch a glimpse of huge black boulders, over which spume was dashing white and high.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading These boulders were the rocks on which the good _Gurnet_ might soon be dashed, and go to pieces.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
Gurnet
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From this reading These boulders were the rocks on which the good _Gurnet_ might soon be dashed, and go to pieces.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But away on the port bow he could now and then catch a glimpse of huge black boulders, over which spume was dashing white and high.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading But away on the port bow he could now and then catch a glimpse of huge black boulders, over which spume was dashing white and high.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Midshipman Jack was among the first on deck.
JACK'SnounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK'S SEA-DADDY.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
leewardnounUS /ˈliːwərd/
the direction in which the wind is blowing
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
MidshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading Midshipman Jack was among the first on deck.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading These boulders were the rocks on which the good _Gurnet_ might soon be dashed, and go to pieces.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But away on the port bow he could now and then catch a glimpse of huge black boulders, over which spume was dashing white and high.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Midshipman Jack was among the first on deck.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But away on the port bow he could now and then catch a glimpse of huge black boulders, over which spume was dashing white and high.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading These boulders were the rocks on which the good _Gurnet_ might soon be dashed, and go to pieces.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading But away on the port bow he could now and then catch a glimpse of huge black boulders, over which spume was dashing white and high.
prownounUS /praʊ/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
precisely, exactly
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading These boulders were the rocks on which the good _Gurnet_ might soon be dashed, and go to pieces.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
SEA-DADDY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JACK'S SEA-DADDY.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
in the near future
From this reading These boulders were the rocks on which the good _Gurnet_ might soon be dashed, and go to pieces.
spumenoun
foam or froth on the sea
From this reading But away on the port bow he could now and then catch a glimpse of huge black boulders, over which spume was dashing white and high.
star-lit
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From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Midshipman Jack was among the first on deck.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But away on the port bow he could now and then catch a glimpse of huge black boulders, over which spume was dashing white and high.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These boulders were the rocks on which the good _Gurnet_ might soon be dashed, and go to pieces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Midshipman Jack was among the first on deck.
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 All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These boulders were the rocks on which the good _Gurnet_ might soon be dashed, and go to pieces.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But away on the port bow he could now and then catch a glimpse of huge black boulders, over which spume was dashing white and high.
a Caucasian
From this reading But away on the port bow he could now and then catch a glimpse of huge black boulders, over which spume was dashing white and high.
wind-tossed
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From this reading All he could see was the star-lit, wind-tossed waves that, at each dip of the good ship's prow, rose like mountains right ahead, or, as she leaned to leeward, seemed ready to engulf her.
