used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Jack Harvey awoke, the next morning, it was in a confused state of mind that he turned out of his bunk.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lines of white breakers were foaming and crashing about the light-house.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The bug-eye, Brandt, lying well out in the river, and exposed to the sea, had been tossing about violently, although Haley had given the anchor-rode good scope, in order to ease the strain.
anchor-rode
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bug-eye, Brandt, lying well out in the river, and exposed to the sea, had been tossing about violently, although Haley had given the anchor-rode good scope, in order to ease the strain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A heavy south-easter was on, and a rough sea was tumbling in between the two projections of land that marked the entrance to the river from the bay—Drum Point and Hog Point.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The reason for this was at once apparent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The reason for this was at once apparent.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When Jack Harvey awoke, the next morning, it was in a confused state of mind that he turned out of his bunk.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading A heavy south-easter was on, and a rough sea was tumbling in between the two projections of land that marked the entrance to the river from the bay—Drum Point and Hog Point.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The bug-eye, Brandt, lying well out in the river, and exposed to the sea, had been tossing about violently, although Haley had given the anchor-rode good scope, in order to ease the strain.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A heavy south-easter was on, and a rough sea was tumbling in between the two projections of land that marked the entrance to the river from the bay—Drum Point and Hog Point.
BrandtnounUS /brænt/
German statesman who as chancellor of West Germany worked to reduce tensions with eastern Europe (1913-1992)
From this reading The bug-eye, Brandt, lying well out in the river, and exposed to the sea, had been tossing about violently, although Haley had given the anchor-rode good scope, in order to ease the strain.
breakersnounUS /ˈbreɪkərz/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading Lines of white breakers were foaming and crashing about the light-house.
bug-eye
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bug-eye, Brandt, lying well out in the river, and exposed to the sea, had been tossing about violently, although Haley had given the anchor-rode good scope, in order to ease the strain.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading When Jack Harvey awoke, the next morning, it was in a confused state of mind that he turned out of his bunk.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading When Jack Harvey awoke, the next morning, it was in a confused state of mind that he turned out of his bunk.
crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading Lines of white breakers were foaming and crashing about the light-house.
DrumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading A heavy south-easter was on, and a rough sea was tumbling in between the two projections of land that marked the entrance to the river from the bay—Drum Point and Hog Point.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The bug-eye, Brandt, lying well out in the river, and exposed to the sea, had been tossing about violently, although Haley had given the anchor-rode good scope, in order to ease the strain.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A heavy south-easter was on, and a rough sea was tumbling in between the two projections of land that marked the entrance to the river from the bay—Drum Point and Hog Point.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading The bug-eye, Brandt, lying well out in the river, and exposed to the sea, had been tossing about violently, although Haley had given the anchor-rode good scope, in order to ease the strain.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading Lines of white breakers were foaming and crashing about the light-house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The reason for this was at once apparent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A heavy south-easter was on, and a rough sea was tumbling in between the two projections of land that marked the entrance to the river from the bay—Drum Point and Hog Point.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The bug-eye, Brandt, lying well out in the river, and exposed to the sea, had been tossing about violently, although Haley had given the anchor-rode good scope, in order to ease the strain.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The bug-eye, Brandt, lying well out in the river, and exposed to the sea, had been tossing about violently, although Haley had given the anchor-rode good scope, in order to ease the strain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The bug-eye, Brandt, lying well out in the river, and exposed to the sea, had been tossing about violently, although Haley had given the anchor-rode good scope, in order to ease the strain.
HaleynounUS /ˈheɪli/
United States rock singer who was one of the first to popularize rock'n'roll music (1925-1981)
From this reading The bug-eye, Brandt, lying well out in the river, and exposed to the sea, had been tossing about violently, although Haley had given the anchor-rode good scope, in order to ease the strain.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading When Jack Harvey awoke, the next morning, it was in a confused state of mind that he turned out of his bunk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Jack Harvey awoke, the next morning, it was in a confused state of mind that he turned out of his bunk.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A heavy south-easter was on, and a rough sea was tumbling in between the two projections of land that marked the entrance to the river from the bay—Drum Point and Hog Point.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Jack Harvey awoke, the next morning, it was in a confused state of mind that he turned out of his bunk.
HogverbUS /hɑːɡ/
take greedily; take more than one's share
From this reading A heavy south-easter was on, and a rough sea was tumbling in between the two projections of land that marked the entrance to the river from the bay—Drum Point and Hog Point.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Jack Harvey awoke, the next morning, it was in a confused state of mind that he turned out of his bunk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Jack Harvey awoke, the next morning, it was in a confused state of mind that he turned out of his bunk.
a small worthless amount
From this reading When Jack Harvey awoke, the next morning, it was in a confused state of mind that he turned out of his bunk.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A heavy south-easter was on, and a rough sea was tumbling in between the two projections of land that marked the entrance to the river from the bay—Drum Point and Hog Point.
light-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lines of white breakers were foaming and crashing about the light-house.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Lines of white breakers were foaming and crashing about the light-house.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The bug-eye, Brandt, lying well out in the river, and exposed to the sea, had been tossing about violently, although Haley had given the anchor-rode good scope, in order to ease the strain.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading A heavy south-easter was on, and a rough sea was tumbling in between the two projections of land that marked the entrance to the river from the bay—Drum Point and Hog Point.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When Jack Harvey awoke, the next morning, it was in a confused state of mind that he turned out of his bunk.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Jack Harvey awoke, the next morning, it was in a confused state of mind that he turned out of his bunk.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Jack Harvey awoke, the next morning, it was in a confused state of mind that he turned out of his bunk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Jack Harvey awoke, the next morning, it was in a confused state of mind that he turned out of his bunk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A heavy south-easter was on, and a rough sea was tumbling in between the two projections of land that marked the entrance to the river from the bay—Drum Point and Hog Point.
on one occasion
From this reading The reason for this was at once apparent.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The bug-eye, Brandt, lying well out in the river, and exposed to the sea, had been tossing about violently, although Haley had given the anchor-rode good scope, in order to ease the strain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Jack Harvey awoke, the next morning, it was in a confused state of mind that he turned out of his bunk.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A heavy south-easter was on, and a rough sea was tumbling in between the two projections of land that marked the entrance to the river from the bay—Drum Point and Hog Point.
projectionsnounUS /prəˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “projection” — a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
From this reading A heavy south-easter was on, and a rough sea was tumbling in between the two projections of land that marked the entrance to the river from the bay—Drum Point and Hog Point.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The reason for this was at once apparent.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A heavy south-easter was on, and a rough sea was tumbling in between the two projections of land that marked the entrance to the river from the bay—Drum Point and Hog Point.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading A heavy south-easter was on, and a rough sea was tumbling in between the two projections of land that marked the entrance to the river from the bay—Drum Point and Hog Point.
scopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The bug-eye, Brandt, lying well out in the river, and exposed to the sea, had been tossing about violently, although Haley had given the anchor-rode good scope, in order to ease the strain.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A heavy south-easter was on, and a rough sea was tumbling in between the two projections of land that marked the entrance to the river from the bay—Drum Point and Hog Point.
south-easter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A heavy south-easter was on, and a rough sea was tumbling in between the two projections of land that marked the entrance to the river from the bay—Drum Point and Hog Point.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading When Jack Harvey awoke, the next morning, it was in a confused state of mind that he turned out of his bunk.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading The bug-eye, Brandt, lying well out in the river, and exposed to the sea, had been tossing about violently, although Haley had given the anchor-rode good scope, in order to ease the strain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Jack Harvey awoke, the next morning, it was in a confused state of mind that he turned out of his bunk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Jack Harvey awoke, the next morning, it was in a confused state of mind that he turned out of his bunk.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The reason for this was at once apparent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A heavy south-easter was on, and a rough sea was tumbling in between the two projections of land that marked the entrance to the river from the bay—Drum Point and Hog Point.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The bug-eye, Brandt, lying well out in the river, and exposed to the sea, had been tossing about violently, although Haley had given the anchor-rode good scope, in order to ease the strain.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading A heavy south-easter was on, and a rough sea was tumbling in between the two projections of land that marked the entrance to the river from the bay—Drum Point and Hog Point.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When Jack Harvey awoke, the next morning, it was in a confused state of mind that he turned out of his bunk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A heavy south-easter was on, and a rough sea was tumbling in between the two projections of land that marked the entrance to the river from the bay—Drum Point and Hog Point.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading The bug-eye, Brandt, lying well out in the river, and exposed to the sea, had been tossing about violently, although Haley had given the anchor-rode good scope, in order to ease the strain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Jack Harvey awoke, the next morning, it was in a confused state of mind that he turned out of his bunk.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The bug-eye, Brandt, lying well out in the river, and exposed to the sea, had been tossing about violently, although Haley had given the anchor-rode good scope, in order to ease the strain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lines of white breakers were foaming and crashing about the light-house.
at the time that
From this reading When Jack Harvey awoke, the next morning, it was in a confused state of mind that he turned out of his bunk.
a Caucasian
From this reading Lines of white breakers were foaming and crashing about the light-house.
