adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The boat's crew lifted themselves clear of the thwarts as they threw all their weight into each stroke.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor was there any need for Van Horn's shout to the whaleboat: "Washee-washee!
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
Arangi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The boat's crew lifted themselves clear of the thwarts as they threw all their weight into each stroke.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
blacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading The boat's crew lifted themselves clear of the thwarts as they threw all their weight into each stroke.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
crewnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
currentnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
DamnadjectiveUS /dæm/
used as expletives
From this reading Damn your hides!"
DaylightnounUS /ˈdeɪlaɪt/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The boat's crew lifted themselves clear of the thwarts as they threw all their weight into each stroke.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
foldnounUS /foʊld/
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nor was there any need for Van Horn's shout to the whaleboat: "Washee-washee!
heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/
to a considerable degree
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
hidesnounUS /haɪdz/
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading Damn your hides!"
Horn'snounUS /hɔːrnz/
possessive form of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Nor was there any need for Van Horn's shout to the whaleboat: "Washee-washee!
howlsnounUS /haʊlz/
plural of “howl” — a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The boat's crew lifted themselves clear of the thwarts as they threw all their weight into each stroke.
ketchnounUS /ketʃ/
a sailing vessel with two masts; the mizzen is forward of the rudderpost
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
liftedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/
held up in the air
From this reading The boat's crew lifted themselves clear of the thwarts as they threw all their weight into each stroke.
maraudernounUS /mərˈɔːdər/
someone who attacks in search of booty
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Nor was there any need for Van Horn's shout to the whaleboat: "Washee-washee!
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was there any need for Van Horn's shout to the whaleboat: "Washee-washee!
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
sheepnounUS /ʃiːp/
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
shore-surf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
shoutverbUS /ʃaʊt/
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Nor was there any need for Van Horn's shout to the whaleboat: "Washee-washee!
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
strokenounUS /stroʊk/
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading The boat's crew lifted themselves clear of the thwarts as they threw all their weight into each stroke.
swervedverbUS /swɜːrvd/
past form of “swerve” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boat's crew lifted themselves clear of the thwarts as they threw all their weight into each stroke.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The boat's crew lifted themselves clear of the thwarts as they threw all their weight into each stroke.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nor was there any need for Van Horn's shout to the whaleboat: "Washee-washee!
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boat's crew lifted themselves clear of the thwarts as they threw all their weight into each stroke.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The boat's crew lifted themselves clear of the thwarts as they threw all their weight into each stroke.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
thwartsnounUS /θwɔːrts/
plural of “thwart” — a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
From this reading The boat's crew lifted themselves clear of the thwarts as they threw all their weight into each stroke.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
townounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
vagrantnounUS /ˈveɪɡrənt/
a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
VannounUS /væn/
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Nor was there any need for Van Horn's shout to the whaleboat: "Washee-washee!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor was there any need for Van Horn's shout to the whaleboat: "Washee-washee!
Washee-washee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor was there any need for Van Horn's shout to the whaleboat: "Washee-washee!
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
weightnounUS /weɪt/
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading The boat's crew lifted themselves clear of the thwarts as they threw all their weight into each stroke.
whaleboatnoun
a long narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seas
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Daylight saw the _Arangi_ under way, her sails drooping heavily in the dead air while the boat's crew toiled at the oars of the whaleboat to tow her out through the narrow entrance.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Once, when the ketch, swerved by some vagrant current, came close to the break of the shore-surf, the blacks on board drew toward one another in apprehension akin to that of startled sheep in a fold when a wild woods marauder howls outside.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Damn your hides!"
