adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH TRUMET TALKS OF CAPTAIN NAT Summer was over, autumn came, passed, and it was winter--John Ellery's first winter in Trumet.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading IN WHICH TRUMET TALKS OF CAPTAIN NAT Summer was over, autumn came, passed, and it was winter--John Ellery's first winter in Trumet.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
barnounUS /bɑːr/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
baynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Fish weirs were taken up, the bay filled with ice, the packet ceased to run, and the village settled down to hibernate until spring.
beachnounUS /biːtʃ/
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
beatenadjectiveUS /ˈbiːtən/
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
bellowedverbUS /ˈbeloʊd/
past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
blockingnounUS /ˈblɑːkɪŋ/
the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
boatsnounUS /boʊts/
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The stage came through on its regular trips, except when snow or slush rendered the roads impassable, but passengers were very few.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading IN WHICH TRUMET TALKS OF CAPTAIN NAT Summer was over, autumn came, passed, and it was winter--John Ellery's first winter in Trumet.
CAPTAINnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading IN WHICH TRUMET TALKS OF CAPTAIN NAT Summer was over, autumn came, passed, and it was winter--John Ellery's first winter in Trumet.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Fish weirs were taken up, the bay filled with ice, the packet ceased to run, and the village settled down to hibernate until spring.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
crewnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
dories
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From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Fish weirs were taken up, the bay filled with ice, the packet ceased to run, and the village settled down to hibernate until spring.
drivingadjectiveUS /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
Ellery's
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From this reading IN WHICH TRUMET TALKS OF CAPTAIN NAT Summer was over, autumn came, passed, and it was winter--John Ellery's first winter in Trumet.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading The stage came through on its regular trips, except when snow or slush rendered the roads impassable, but passengers were very few.
fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The stage came through on its regular trips, except when snow or slush rendered the roads impassable, but passengers were very few.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Fish weirs were taken up, the bay filled with ice, the packet ceased to run, and the village settled down to hibernate until spring.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN WHICH TRUMET TALKS OF CAPTAIN NAT Summer was over, autumn came, passed, and it was winter--John Ellery's first winter in Trumet.
FishnounUS /fɪʃ/
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Fish weirs were taken up, the bay filled with ice, the packet ceased to run, and the village settled down to hibernate until spring.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
galesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
hibernateverbUS /ˈhaɪbərneɪt/
sleep during winter
From this reading Fish weirs were taken up, the bay filled with ice, the packet ceased to run, and the village settled down to hibernate until spring.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
icenounUS /aɪs/
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Fish weirs were taken up, the bay filled with ice, the packet ceased to run, and the village settled down to hibernate until spring.
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading The stage came through on its regular trips, except when snow or slush rendered the roads impassable, but passengers were very few.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH TRUMET TALKS OF CAPTAIN NAT Summer was over, autumn came, passed, and it was winter--John Ellery's first winter in Trumet.
inletnounUS /ˈɪnlet/
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH TRUMET TALKS OF CAPTAIN NAT Summer was over, autumn came, passed, and it was winter--John Ellery's first winter in Trumet.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The stage came through on its regular trips, except when snow or slush rendered the roads impassable, but passengers were very few.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading IN WHICH TRUMET TALKS OF CAPTAIN NAT Summer was over, autumn came, passed, and it was winter--John Ellery's first winter in Trumet.
launchingnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/
the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
NAT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH TRUMET TALKS OF CAPTAIN NAT Summer was over, autumn came, passed, and it was winter--John Ellery's first winter in Trumet.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
OccasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
oceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH TRUMET TALKS OF CAPTAIN NAT Summer was over, autumn came, passed, and it was winter--John Ellery's first winter in Trumet.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The stage came through on its regular trips, except when snow or slush rendered the roads impassable, but passengers were very few.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The stage came through on its regular trips, except when snow or slush rendered the roads impassable, but passengers were very few.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading IN WHICH TRUMET TALKS OF CAPTAIN NAT Summer was over, autumn came, passed, and it was winter--John Ellery's first winter in Trumet.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Fish weirs were taken up, the bay filled with ice, the packet ceased to run, and the village settled down to hibernate until spring.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading IN WHICH TRUMET TALKS OF CAPTAIN NAT Summer was over, autumn came, passed, and it was winter--John Ellery's first winter in Trumet.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The stage came through on its regular trips, except when snow or slush rendered the roads impassable, but passengers were very few.
piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The stage came through on its regular trips, except when snow or slush rendered the roads impassable, but passengers were very few.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The stage came through on its regular trips, except when snow or slush rendered the roads impassable, but passengers were very few.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading The stage came through on its regular trips, except when snow or slush rendered the roads impassable, but passengers were very few.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Fish weirs were taken up, the bay filled with ice, the packet ceased to run, and the village settled down to hibernate until spring.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Fish weirs were taken up, the bay filled with ice, the packet ceased to run, and the village settled down to hibernate until spring.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
shoalsnounUS /ʃoʊlz/
plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
shriekingnounUS /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
sleetnounUS /sliːt/
partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
slushverbUS /slʌʃ/
make a splashing sound
From this reading The stage came through on its regular trips, except when snow or slush rendered the roads impassable, but passengers were very few.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The stage came through on its regular trips, except when snow or slush rendered the roads impassable, but passengers were very few.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading Fish weirs were taken up, the bay filled with ice, the packet ceased to run, and the village settled down to hibernate until spring.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The stage came through on its regular trips, except when snow or slush rendered the roads impassable, but passengers were very few.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
SummernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading IN WHICH TRUMET TALKS OF CAPTAIN NAT Summer was over, autumn came, passed, and it was winter--John Ellery's first winter in Trumet.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Fish weirs were taken up, the bay filled with ice, the packet ceased to run, and the village settled down to hibernate until spring.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
TALKSnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading IN WHICH TRUMET TALKS OF CAPTAIN NAT Summer was over, autumn came, passed, and it was winter--John Ellery's first winter in Trumet.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fish weirs were taken up, the bay filled with ice, the packet ceased to run, and the village settled down to hibernate until spring.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The stage came through on its regular trips, except when snow or slush rendered the roads impassable, but passengers were very few.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fish weirs were taken up, the bay filled with ice, the packet ceased to run, and the village settled down to hibernate until spring.
torenounUS /tɔːr/
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
townspeoplenounUS /ˈtaʊnzpiːpəl/
the people living in a municipality smaller than a city
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The stage came through on its regular trips, except when snow or slush rendered the roads impassable, but passengers were very few.
TRUMET
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH TRUMET TALKS OF CAPTAIN NAT Summer was over, autumn came, passed, and it was winter--John Ellery's first winter in Trumet.
TwiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Fish weirs were taken up, the bay filled with ice, the packet ceased to run, and the village settled down to hibernate until spring.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Fish weirs were taken up, the bay filled with ice, the packet ceased to run, and the village settled down to hibernate until spring.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The stage came through on its regular trips, except when snow or slush rendered the roads impassable, but passengers were very few.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Fish weirs were taken up, the bay filled with ice, the packet ceased to run, and the village settled down to hibernate until spring.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH TRUMET TALKS OF CAPTAIN NAT Summer was over, autumn came, passed, and it was winter--John Ellery's first winter in Trumet.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
wavesnounUS /weɪvz/
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 Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
weirs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fish weirs were taken up, the bay filled with ice, the packet ceased to run, and the village settled down to hibernate until spring.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fish weirs were taken up, the bay filled with ice, the packet ceased to run, and the village settled down to hibernate until spring.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The stage came through on its regular trips, except when snow or slush rendered the roads impassable, but passengers were very few.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH TRUMET TALKS OF CAPTAIN NAT Summer was over, autumn came, passed, and it was winter--John Ellery's first winter in Trumet.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
windsnounUS /wɪndz/
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading IN WHICH TRUMET TALKS OF CAPTAIN NAT Summer was over, autumn came, passed, and it was winter--John Ellery's first winter in Trumet.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fish weirs were taken up, the bay filled with ice, the packet ceased to run, and the village settled down to hibernate until spring.
wrecksnounUS /reks/
plural of “wreck” — something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Twice there were wrecks, one of a fishing schooner, the crew of which were fortunate enough to escape by taking to the dories, and another, a British bark, which struck on the farthest bar and was beaten to pieces by the great waves, while the townspeople stood helplessly watching from the shore, for launching a boat in that surf was impossible.
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Occasionally there were northeast gales, with shrieking winds, driving gusts of sleet and hail and a surf along the ocean side that bellowed and roared and tore the sandy beach into new shapes, washing away shoals and building others, blocking the mouth of the little inlet where the fish boats anchored and opening a new channel a hundred yards farther down.
