used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Ancient fishermen hate this, and ancient mariners do the same; for then the fish lie sulking on their bellies, and then the ship wallows without gift of sail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
belliesnounUS /ˈbeliz/
plural of “belly” — the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
From this reading Ancient fishermen hate this, and ancient mariners do the same; for then the fish lie sulking on their bellies, and then the ship wallows without gift of sail.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
billowsnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading No sign whatever of coming storm or gathering fury moved it; only it was sullen, heavy, petulant, and out of sorts.
DEFENSEnounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Ancient fishermen hate this, and ancient mariners do the same; for then the fish lie sulking on their bellies, and then the ship wallows without gift of sail.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It was not rushing upon the land, nor running largely in the offing, nor making white streaks on the shoals; neither in any other places doing things remarkable.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Ancient fishermen hate this, and ancient mariners do the same; for then the fish lie sulking on their bellies, and then the ship wallows without gift of sail.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading Ancient fishermen hate this, and ancient mariners do the same; for then the fish lie sulking on their bellies, and then the ship wallows without gift of sail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ancient fishermen hate this, and ancient mariners do the same; for then the fish lie sulking on their bellies, and then the ship wallows without gift of sail.
furrows
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading No sign whatever of coming storm or gathering fury moved it; only it was sullen, heavy, petulant, and out of sorts.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading No sign whatever of coming storm or gathering fury moved it; only it was sullen, heavy, petulant, and out of sorts.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Ancient fishermen hate this, and ancient mariners do the same; for then the fish lie sulking on their bellies, and then the ship wallows without gift of sail.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Ancient fishermen hate this, and ancient mariners do the same; for then the fish lie sulking on their bellies, and then the ship wallows without gift of sail.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading No sign whatever of coming storm or gathering fury moved it; only it was sullen, heavy, petulant, and out of sorts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
an instinctive motive
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not rushing upon the land, nor running largely in the offing, nor making white streaks on the shoals; neither in any other places doing things remarkable.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It was not rushing upon the land, nor running largely in the offing, nor making white streaks on the shoals; neither in any other places doing things remarkable.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading It was not rushing upon the land, nor running largely in the offing, nor making white streaks on the shoals; neither in any other places doing things remarkable.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Ancient fishermen hate this, and ancient mariners do the same; for then the fish lie sulking on their bellies, and then the ship wallows without gift of sail.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
lumpsnounUS /lʌmps/
plural of “lump” — a compact mass
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It was not rushing upon the land, nor running largely in the offing, nor making white streaks on the shoals; neither in any other places doing things remarkable.
marinersnounUS /ˈmerənərz/
plural of “mariner” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Ancient fishermen hate this, and ancient mariners do the same; for then the fish lie sulking on their bellies, and then the ship wallows without gift of sail.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading No sign whatever of coming storm or gathering fury moved it; only it was sullen, heavy, petulant, and out of sorts.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It was not rushing upon the land, nor running largely in the offing, nor making white streaks on the shoals; neither in any other places doing things remarkable.
not any; not one
From this reading No sign whatever of coming storm or gathering fury moved it; only it was sullen, heavy, petulant, and out of sorts.
no person; not anyone
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was not rushing upon the land, nor running largely in the offing, nor making white streaks on the shoals; neither in any other places doing things remarkable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
offingnounUS /ˈɔːfɪŋ/
the near or foreseeable future
From this reading It was not rushing upon the land, nor running largely in the offing, nor making white streaks on the shoals; neither in any other places doing things remarkable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was not rushing upon the land, nor running largely in the offing, nor making white streaks on the shoals; neither in any other places doing things remarkable.
and nothing more
From this reading No sign whatever of coming storm or gathering fury moved it; only it was sullen, heavy, petulant, and out of sorts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No sign whatever of coming storm or gathering fury moved it; only it was sullen, heavy, petulant, and out of sorts.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was not rushing upon the land, nor running largely in the offing, nor making white streaks on the shoals; neither in any other places doing things remarkable.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading No sign whatever of coming storm or gathering fury moved it; only it was sullen, heavy, petulant, and out of sorts.
petulantadjectiveUS /ˈpetʃələnt/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading No sign whatever of coming storm or gathering fury moved it; only it was sullen, heavy, petulant, and out of sorts.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was not rushing upon the land, nor running largely in the offing, nor making white streaks on the shoals; neither in any other places doing things remarkable.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
unusual or striking
From this reading It was not rushing upon the land, nor running largely in the offing, nor making white streaks on the shoals; neither in any other places doing things remarkable.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It was not rushing upon the land, nor running largely in the offing, nor making white streaks on the shoals; neither in any other places doing things remarkable.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading It was not rushing upon the land, nor running largely in the offing, nor making white streaks on the shoals; neither in any other places doing things remarkable.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Ancient fishermen hate this, and ancient mariners do the same; for then the fish lie sulking on their bellies, and then the ship wallows without gift of sail.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Ancient fishermen hate this, and ancient mariners do the same; for then the fish lie sulking on their bellies, and then the ship wallows without gift of sail.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
transport commercially
From this reading Ancient fishermen hate this, and ancient mariners do the same; for then the fish lie sulking on their bellies, and then the ship wallows without gift of sail.
shoalsnounUS /ʃoʊlz/
plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading It was not rushing upon the land, nor running largely in the offing, nor making white streaks on the shoals; neither in any other places doing things remarkable.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading No sign whatever of coming storm or gathering fury moved it; only it was sullen, heavy, petulant, and out of sorts.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading No sign whatever of coming storm or gathering fury moved it; only it was sullen, heavy, petulant, and out of sorts.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading No sign whatever of coming storm or gathering fury moved it; only it was sullen, heavy, petulant, and out of sorts.
streaksnounUS /striːks/
plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events
From this reading It was not rushing upon the land, nor running largely in the offing, nor making white streaks on the shoals; neither in any other places doing things remarkable.
sulkingverbUS /ˈsʌlkɪŋ/
-ing form of “sulk” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure
From this reading Ancient fishermen hate this, and ancient mariners do the same; for then the fish lie sulking on their bellies, and then the ship wallows without gift of sail.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading No sign whatever of coming storm or gathering fury moved it; only it was sullen, heavy, petulant, and out of sorts.
TACTICSnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ancient fishermen hate this, and ancient mariners do the same; for then the fish lie sulking on their bellies, and then the ship wallows without gift of sail.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Ancient fishermen hate this, and ancient mariners do the same; for then the fish lie sulking on their bellies, and then the ship wallows without gift of sail.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was not rushing upon the land, nor running largely in the offing, nor making white streaks on the shoals; neither in any other places doing things remarkable.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
wallows
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ancient fishermen hate this, and ancient mariners do the same; for then the fish lie sulking on their bellies, and then the ship wallows without gift of sail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TACTICS OF DEFENSE The sea at this time was not pleasant, and nobody looking at it longed to employ upon it any members of a shorter reach than eyes.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading No sign whatever of coming storm or gathering fury moved it; only it was sullen, heavy, petulant, and out of sorts.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was not rushing upon the land, nor running largely in the offing, nor making white streaks on the shoals; neither in any other places doing things remarkable.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It went about its business in a state of lumps irregular, without long billows or big furrows, as if it took the impulse more of distant waters than of wind; and its color was a dirty green.
