used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Aware that something unusual had occurred, I lost no time in hastening to the scene of action.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading I cast my eye to windward, and saw the ocean alive with fish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
in a state of sleep
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
aroused or activated
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Aware that something unusual had occurred, I lost no time in hastening to the scene of action.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
put or send forth
From this reading I cast my eye to windward, and saw the ocean alive with fish.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Ere I reached the deck, I heard the word "porpoises" uttered in a loud key by one of the sailors, which explained the cause of the excitement.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Ere I reached the deck, I heard the word "porpoises" uttered in a loud key by one of the sailors, which explained the cause of the excitement.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Ere I reached the deck, I heard the word "porpoises" uttered in a loud key by one of the sailors, which explained the cause of the excitement.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Ere I reached the deck, I heard the word "porpoises" uttered in a loud key by one of the sailors, which explained the cause of the excitement.
the organ of sight
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading I cast my eye to windward, and saw the ocean alive with fish.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Aware that something unusual had occurred, I lost no time in hastening to the scene of action.
harpoonnounUS /hɑːrˈpuːn/
a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Aware that something unusual had occurred, I lost no time in hastening to the scene of action.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Ere I reached the deck, I heard the word "porpoises" uttered in a loud key by one of the sailors, which explained the cause of the excitement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Ere I reached the deck, I heard the word "porpoises" uttered in a loud key by one of the sailors, which explained the cause of the excitement.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Aware that something unusual had occurred, I lost no time in hastening to the scene of action.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
not any; not one
From this reading Aware that something unusual had occurred, I lost no time in hastening to the scene of action.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Aware that something unusual had occurred, I lost no time in hastening to the scene of action.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading I cast my eye to windward, and saw the ocean alive with fish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Aware that something unusual had occurred, I lost no time in hastening to the scene of action.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
porpoisesnounUS /ˈpɔːrpəsəz/
plural of “porpoise” — any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth
From this reading Ere I reached the deck, I heard the word "porpoises" uttered in a loud key by one of the sailors, which explained the cause of the excitement.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Ere I reached the deck, I heard the word "porpoises" uttered in a loud key by one of the sailors, which explained the cause of the excitement.
determined
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Ere I reached the deck, I heard the word "porpoises" uttered in a loud key by one of the sailors, which explained the cause of the excitement.
cut with a saw
From this reading I cast my eye to windward, and saw the ocean alive with fish.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Aware that something unusual had occurred, I lost no time in hastening to the scene of action.
sharpenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
having the point made sharp
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Aware that something unusual had occurred, I lost no time in hastening to the scene of action.
in the near future
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Aware that something unusual had occurred, I lost no time in hastening to the scene of action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aware that something unusual had occurred, I lost no time in hastening to the scene of action.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Aware that something unusual had occurred, I lost no time in hastening to the scene of action.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aware that something unusual had occurred, I lost no time in hastening to the scene of action.
tramplingnounUS /ˈtræmplɪŋ/
the sound of heavy treading or stomping
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Aware that something unusual had occurred, I lost no time in hastening to the scene of action.
the act of using
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
communicated in words
From this reading Ere I reached the deck, I heard the word "porpoises" uttered in a loud key by one of the sailors, which explained the cause of the excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One morning, soon after daybreak, as I was lying asleep in my berth, I was awakened by a trampling on deck and loud shouts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ere I reached the deck, I heard the word "porpoises" uttered in a loud key by one of the sailors, which explained the cause of the excitement.
windwardnounUS /ˈwɪndwərd/
the direction from which the wind is coming
From this reading I cast my eye to windward, and saw the ocean alive with fish.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mate, with sparkling eye and rigid features, in which determination was strongly stamped, as if resolved "to do or die," was busily engaged in fitting a line to the harpoon, which had been sharpened and prepared for use some days before.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Ere I reached the deck, I heard the word "porpoises" uttered in a loud key by one of the sailors, which explained the cause of the excitement.
