used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NET It was a calm, dark night and the trawler's engines ran at half speed as she closed with the land.
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a time, a light twinkled upon the unseen beach, went out, and shone again; and the skipper, ordering another cast of the lead, made a quick calculation.
anew
From this reading After a time, a light twinkled upon the unseen beach, went out, and shone again; and the skipper, ordering another cast of the lead, made a quick calculation.
at or in the front
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
(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 A plume of vapor trailed away from her escape-pipe, for, as she moved slowly shoreward with the flood, the engines could not take all the steam it was prudent to raise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NET It was a calm, dark night and the trawler's engines ran at half speed as she closed with the land.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading After a time, a light twinkled upon the unseen beach, went out, and shone again; and the skipper, ordering another cast of the lead, made a quick calculation.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE NET It was a calm, dark night and the trawler's engines ran at half speed as she closed with the land.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE NET It was a calm, dark night and the trawler's engines ran at half speed as she closed with the land.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A plume of vapor trailed away from her escape-pipe, for, as she moved slowly shoreward with the flood, the engines could not take all the steam it was prudent to raise.
badgenounUS /bædʒ/
an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading After a time, a light twinkled upon the unseen beach, went out, and shone again; and the skipper, ordering another cast of the lead, made a quick calculation.
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
fearless and daring
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading After a time, a light twinkled upon the unseen beach, went out, and shone again; and the skipper, ordering another cast of the lead, made a quick calculation.
make calm or still
From this reading THE NET It was a calm, dark night and the trawler's engines ran at half speed as she closed with the land.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
put or send forth
From this reading After a time, a light twinkled upon the unseen beach, went out, and shone again; and the skipper, ordering another cast of the lead, made a quick calculation.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading THE NET It was a calm, dark night and the trawler's engines ran at half speed as she closed with the land.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
make right or correct
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A plume of vapor trailed away from her escape-pipe, for, as she moved slowly shoreward with the flood, the engines could not take all the steam it was prudent to raise.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE NET It was a calm, dark night and the trawler's engines ran at half speed as she closed with the land.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading THE NET It was a calm, dark night and the trawler's engines ran at half speed as she closed with the land.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
escape-pipe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A plume of vapor trailed away from her escape-pipe, for, as she moved slowly shoreward with the flood, the engines could not take all the steam it was prudent to raise.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading A plume of vapor trailed away from her escape-pipe, for, as she moved slowly shoreward with the flood, the engines could not take all the steam it was prudent to raise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A plume of vapor trailed away from her escape-pipe, for, as she moved slowly shoreward with the flood, the engines could not take all the steam it was prudent to raise.
formlessadjective
having no definite form or distinct shape
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
set up or found
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A plume of vapor trailed away from her escape-pipe, for, as she moved slowly shoreward with the flood, the engines could not take all the steam it was prudent to raise.
funnelnounUS /ˈfʌnəl/
a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE NET It was a calm, dark night and the trawler's engines ran at half speed as she closed with the land.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
hillsidesnounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪdz/
plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE NET It was a calm, dark night and the trawler's engines ran at half speed as she closed with the land.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE NET It was a calm, dark night and the trawler's engines ran at half speed as she closed with the land.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading After a time, a light twinkled upon the unseen beach, went out, and shone again; and the skipper, ordering another cast of the lead, made a quick calculation.
leadsman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading After a time, a light twinkled upon the unseen beach, went out, and shone again; and the skipper, ordering another cast of the lead, made a quick calculation.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After a time, a light twinkled upon the unseen beach, went out, and shone again; and the skipper, ordering another cast of the lead, made a quick calculation.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading A plume of vapor trailed away from her escape-pipe, for, as she moved slowly shoreward with the flood, the engines could not take all the steam it was prudent to raise.
NETnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading THE NET It was a calm, dark night and the trawler's engines ran at half speed as she closed with the land.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE NET It was a calm, dark night and the trawler's engines ran at half speed as she closed with the land.
not any; not one
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading After a time, a light twinkled upon the unseen beach, went out, and shone again; and the skipper, ordering another cast of the lead, made a quick calculation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After a time, a light twinkled upon the unseen beach, went out, and shone again; and the skipper, ordering another cast of the lead, made a quick calculation.
coated with paint
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
plumeverbUS /pluːm/
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading A plume of vapor trailed away from her escape-pipe, for, as she moved slowly shoreward with the flood, the engines could not take all the steam it was prudent to raise.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading A plume of vapor trailed away from her escape-pipe, for, as she moved slowly shoreward with the flood, the engines could not take all the steam it was prudent to raise.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading After a time, a light twinkled upon the unseen beach, went out, and shone again; and the skipper, ordering another cast of the lead, made a quick calculation.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading A plume of vapor trailed away from her escape-pipe, for, as she moved slowly shoreward with the flood, the engines could not take all the steam it was prudent to raise.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE NET It was a calm, dark night and the trawler's engines ran at half speed as she closed with the land.
registrationnounUS /ˌredʒɪˈstreɪʃən/
the act of enrolling
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE NET It was a calm, dark night and the trawler's engines ran at half speed as she closed with the land.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading After a time, a light twinkled upon the unseen beach, went out, and shone again; and the skipper, ordering another cast of the lead, made a quick calculation.
shorewardadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrwərd/
(of winds) coming from the sea toward the land
From this reading A plume of vapor trailed away from her escape-pipe, for, as she moved slowly shoreward with the flood, the engines could not take all the steam it was prudent to raise.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A plume of vapor trailed away from her escape-pipe, for, as she moved slowly shoreward with the flood, the engines could not take all the steam it was prudent to raise.
move hurridly
From this reading THE NET It was a calm, dark night and the trawler's engines ran at half speed as she closed with the land.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading A plume of vapor trailed away from her escape-pipe, for, as she moved slowly shoreward with the flood, the engines could not take all the steam it was prudent to raise.
steam-fishing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
carry out
From this reading A plume of vapor trailed away from her escape-pipe, for, as she moved slowly shoreward with the flood, the engines could not take all the steam it was prudent to raise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NET It was a calm, dark night and the trawler's engines ran at half speed as she closed with the land.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After a time, a light twinkled upon the unseen beach, went out, and shone again; and the skipper, ordering another cast of the lead, made a quick calculation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A plume of vapor trailed away from her escape-pipe, for, as she moved slowly shoreward with the flood, the engines could not take all the steam it was prudent to raise.
trailedverbUS /treɪld/
past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind
From this reading A plume of vapor trailed away from her escape-pipe, for, as she moved slowly shoreward with the flood, the engines could not take all the steam it was prudent to raise.
trawler's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE NET It was a calm, dark night and the trawler's engines ran at half speed as she closed with the land.
twinkledverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəld/
past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading After a time, a light twinkled upon the unseen beach, went out, and shone again; and the skipper, ordering another cast of the lead, made a quick calculation.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading After a time, a light twinkled upon the unseen beach, went out, and shone again; and the skipper, ordering another cast of the lead, made a quick calculation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After a time, a light twinkled upon the unseen beach, went out, and shone again; and the skipper, ordering another cast of the lead, made a quick calculation.
vapornounUS /ˈveɪpər/
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading A plume of vapor trailed away from her escape-pipe, for, as she moved slowly shoreward with the flood, the engines could not take all the steam it was prudent to raise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NET It was a calm, dark night and the trawler's engines ran at half speed as she closed with the land.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Ahead, formless black hillsides faded into the gloom, but the skipper, provided with the latest Admiralty chart, knew his bearings and the leadsman had found the depth of water he expected.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After a time, a light twinkled upon the unseen beach, went out, and shone again; and the skipper, ordering another cast of the lead, made a quick calculation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
a Caucasian
From this reading The badge of a British steam-fishing company was painted on her funnel, and a correct registration number appeared in bold, white figures on her bows; but she carried no lights and her crew were not Englishmen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE NET It was a calm, dark night and the trawler's engines ran at half speed as she closed with the land.
