used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE, BUT NO DAMAGE DONE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I was trying to get our bearings; and from several things about the shore, that resemble the line of the chart, I begin to believe I know where we are."
at or in the front
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I was trying to get our bearings; and from several things about the shore, that resemble the line of the chart, I begin to believe I know where we are."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "See any signs of a harbor, Jack?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I was trying to get our bearings; and from several things about the shore, that resemble the line of the chart, I begin to believe I know where we are."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading "I was trying to get our bearings; and from several things about the shore, that resemble the line of the chart, I begin to believe I know where we are."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I was trying to get our bearings; and from several things about the shore, that resemble the line of the chart, I begin to believe I know where we are."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I was trying to get our bearings; and from several things about the shore, that resemble the line of the chart, I begin to believe I know where we are."
binocularsnounUS /bəˈnɑːkjələrz/
(plural) an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE, BUT NO DAMAGE DONE.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "Not that I could say for certain," replied the other, lowering the glasses for a minute in order to rest his strained eyes.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading "I was trying to get our bearings; and from several things about the shore, that resemble the line of the chart, I begin to believe I know where we are."
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE, BUT NO DAMAGE DONE.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Not that I could say for certain," replied the other, lowering the glasses for a minute in order to rest his strained eyes.
DAMAGEnounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE, BUT NO DAMAGE DONE.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE, BUT NO DAMAGE DONE.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Not that I could say for certain," replied the other, lowering the glasses for a minute in order to rest his strained eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Not that I could say for certain," replied the other, lowering the glasses for a minute in order to rest his strained eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I was trying to get our bearings; and from several things about the shore, that resemble the line of the chart, I begin to believe I know where we are."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I was trying to get our bearings; and from several things about the shore, that resemble the line of the chart, I begin to believe I know where we are."
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading "Not that I could say for certain," replied the other, lowering the glasses for a minute in order to rest his strained eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading "See any signs of a harbor, Jack?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Not that I could say for certain," replied the other, lowering the glasses for a minute in order to rest his strained eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Not that I could say for certain," replied the other, lowering the glasses for a minute in order to rest his strained eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Not that I could say for certain," replied the other, lowering the glasses for a minute in order to rest his strained eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "See any signs of a harbor, Jack?"
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I was trying to get our bearings; and from several things about the shore, that resemble the line of the chart, I begin to believe I know where we are."
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "I was trying to get our bearings; and from several things about the shore, that resemble the line of the chart, I begin to believe I know where we are."
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading "Not that I could say for certain," replied the other, lowering the glasses for a minute in order to rest his strained eyes.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "Not that I could say for certain," replied the other, lowering the glasses for a minute in order to rest his strained eyes.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
not any; not one
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE, BUT NO DAMAGE DONE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not that I could say for certain," replied the other, lowering the glasses for a minute in order to rest his strained eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "See any signs of a harbor, Jack?"
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Not that I could say for certain," replied the other, lowering the glasses for a minute in order to rest his strained eyes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Not that I could say for certain," replied the other, lowering the glasses for a minute in order to rest his strained eyes.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I was trying to get our bearings; and from several things about the shore, that resemble the line of the chart, I begin to believe I know where we are."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Not that I could say for certain," replied the other, lowering the glasses for a minute in order to rest his strained eyes.
resembleverbUS /rɪˈzembəl/
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading "I was trying to get our bearings; and from several things about the shore, that resemble the line of the chart, I begin to believe I know where we are."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Not that I could say for certain," replied the other, lowering the glasses for a minute in order to rest his strained eyes.
express in words
From this reading "Not that I could say for certain," replied the other, lowering the glasses for a minute in order to rest his strained eyes.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "See any signs of a harbor, Jack?"
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "I was trying to get our bearings; and from several things about the shore, that resemble the line of the chart, I begin to believe I know where we are."
SHAVEverbUS /ʃeɪv/
remove body hair with a razor
From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE, BUT NO DAMAGE DONE.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading "See any signs of a harbor, Jack?"
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading "Not that I could say for certain," replied the other, lowering the glasses for a minute in order to rest his strained eyes.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Not that I could say for certain," replied the other, lowering the glasses for a minute in order to rest his strained eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I was trying to get our bearings; and from several things about the shore, that resemble the line of the chart, I begin to believe I know where we are."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Not that I could say for certain," replied the other, lowering the glasses for a minute in order to rest his strained eyes.
TrampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
hard to endure
From this reading "I was trying to get our bearings; and from several things about the shore, that resemble the line of the chart, I begin to believe I know where we are."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I was trying to get our bearings; and from several things about the shore, that resemble the line of the chart, I begin to believe I know where we are."
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I was trying to get our bearings; and from several things about the shore, that resemble the line of the chart, I begin to believe I know where we are."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
which person or people
From this reading It was Nick who called this out, as he watched the skipper of the _Tramp_ swing the pair of binoculars he was handling along the shore ahead, while Jimmy had the wheel.
