used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed as if a minute more and she must surely vanish altogether, and all hands be lost almost within sight of their own homes.
(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 It was all no good.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It seemed as if a minute more and she must surely vanish altogether, and all hands be lost almost within sight of their own homes.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It seemed as if a minute more and she must surely vanish altogether, and all hands be lost almost within sight of their own homes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as if a minute more and she must surely vanish altogether, and all hands be lost almost within sight of their own homes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed as if a minute more and she must surely vanish altogether, and all hands be lost almost within sight of their own homes.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
bulwarknounUS /ˈbʊlwərk/
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Up, up came the weather rail under the terrific pressure of the wind.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Tumultuous thoughts flooded the captain's mind as for one second he clung to the rail.
cleatnounUS /kliːt/
a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Tumultuous thoughts flooded the captain's mind as for one second he clung to the rail.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
dearly loved
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading Tumultuous thoughts flooded the captain's mind as for one second he clung to the rail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
fore-sheet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was all no good.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It seemed as if a minute more and she must surely vanish altogether, and all hands be lost almost within sight of their own homes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tumultuous thoughts flooded the captain's mind as for one second he clung to the rail.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading It seemed as if a minute more and she must surely vanish altogether, and all hands be lost almost within sight of their own homes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if a minute more and she must surely vanish altogether, and all hands be lost almost within sight of their own homes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was all no good.
and nothing more
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It seemed as if a minute more and she must surely vanish altogether, and all hands be lost almost within sight of their own homes.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Tumultuous thoughts flooded the captain's mind as for one second he clung to the rail.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading It seemed as if a minute more and she must surely vanish altogether, and all hands be lost almost within sight of their own homes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It seemed as if a minute more and she must surely vanish altogether, and all hands be lost almost within sight of their own homes.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It seemed as if a minute more and she must surely vanish altogether, and all hands be lost almost within sight of their own homes.
not any; not one
From this reading It was all no good.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Up, up came the weather rail under the terrific pressure of the wind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tumultuous thoughts flooded the captain's mind as for one second he clung to the rail.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It seemed as if a minute more and she must surely vanish altogether, and all hands be lost almost within sight of their own homes.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading Up, up came the weather rail under the terrific pressure of the wind.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Up, up came the weather rail under the terrific pressure of the wind.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
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 The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Tumultuous thoughts flooded the captain's mind as for one second he clung to the rail.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if a minute more and she must surely vanish altogether, and all hands be lost almost within sight of their own homes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed as if a minute more and she must surely vanish altogether, and all hands be lost almost within sight of their own homes.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It seemed as if a minute more and she must surely vanish altogether, and all hands be lost almost within sight of their own homes.
dependable
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It seemed as if a minute more and she must surely vanish altogether, and all hands be lost almost within sight of their own homes.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading Up, up came the weather rail under the terrific pressure of the wind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Up, up came the weather rail under the terrific pressure of the wind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if a minute more and she must surely vanish altogether, and all hands be lost almost within sight of their own homes.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Tumultuous thoughts flooded the captain's mind as for one second he clung to the rail.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
TumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading Tumultuous thoughts flooded the captain's mind as for one second he clung to the rail.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Up, up came the weather rail under the terrific pressure of the wind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up, up came the weather rail under the terrific pressure of the wind.
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading It seemed as if a minute more and she must surely vanish altogether, and all hands be lost almost within sight of their own homes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was all no good.
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 The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
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 The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Up, up came the weather rail under the terrific pressure of the wind.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
at the time that
From this reading The fore-sheet was now already well under water, cleat and all, and the captain had just time to dash for the bulwark and hold on for dear life, when over went the stout little craft, sails, masts, and rigging, all disappearing beneath the waves.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Up, up came the weather rail under the terrific pressure of the wind.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It seemed as if a minute more and she must surely vanish altogether, and all hands be lost almost within sight of their own homes.
