used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dick, as soon as he had spoken to Carl, ran out of the cabin and took a hasty look over the side of the wreck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dick, as soon as he had spoken to Carl, ran out of the cabin and took a hasty look over the side of the wreck.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "They're going to keep it up, matey," announced Dick, as Carl stole out to him.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Some were putting another charge in the small cannon at the bow, while several more were loading a similar cannon whose muzzle swung over the taffrail.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dick, as soon as he had spoken to Carl, ran out of the cabin and took a hasty look over the side of the wreck.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some were putting another charge in the small cannon at the bow, while several more were loading a similar cannon whose muzzle swung over the taffrail.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Some were putting another charge in the small cannon at the bow, while several more were loading a similar cannon whose muzzle swung over the taffrail.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Dick, as soon as he had spoken to Carl, ran out of the cabin and took a hasty look over the side of the wreck.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading Some were putting another charge in the small cannon at the bow, while several more were loading a similar cannon whose muzzle swung over the taffrail.
Carl
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From this reading Dick, as soon as he had spoken to Carl, ran out of the cabin and took a hasty look over the side of the wreck.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Some were putting another charge in the small cannon at the bow, while several more were loading a similar cannon whose muzzle swung over the taffrail.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The schooner was now so close that he could see the men on her decks plainly.
CLOSINGnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading CLOSING IN.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The schooner was now so close that he could see the men on her decks plainly.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The schooner was now so close that he could see the men on her decks plainly.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick, as soon as he had spoken to Carl, ran out of the cabin and took a hasty look over the side of the wreck.
the act of departing
From this reading "They're going to keep it up, matey," announced Dick, as Carl stole out to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick, as soon as he had spoken to Carl, ran out of the cabin and took a hasty look over the side of the wreck.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Dick, as soon as he had spoken to Carl, ran out of the cabin and took a hasty look over the side of the wreck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick, as soon as he had spoken to Carl, ran out of the cabin and took a hasty look over the side of the wreck.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The schooner was now so close that he could see the men on her decks plainly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "They're going to keep it up, matey," announced Dick, as Carl stole out to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CLOSING IN.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "They're going to keep it up, matey," announced Dick, as Carl stole out to him.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "They're going to keep it up, matey," announced Dick, as Carl stole out to him.
loadingnounUS /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Some were putting another charge in the small cannon at the bow, while several more were loading a similar cannon whose muzzle swung over the taffrail.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dick, as soon as he had spoken to Carl, ran out of the cabin and took a hasty look over the side of the wreck.
mateyadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪti/
(used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
From this reading "They're going to keep it up, matey," announced Dick, as Carl stole out to him.
the force of workers available
From this reading The schooner was now so close that he could see the men on her decks plainly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some were putting another charge in the small cannon at the bow, while several more were loading a similar cannon whose muzzle swung over the taffrail.
muzzlenounUS /ˈmʌzəl/
the open circular discharging end of a gun
From this reading Some were putting another charge in the small cannon at the bow, while several more were loading a similar cannon whose muzzle swung over the taffrail.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The schooner was now so close that he could see the men on her decks plainly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick, as soon as he had spoken to Carl, ran out of the cabin and took a hasty look over the side of the wreck.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The schooner was now so close that he could see the men on her decks plainly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dick, as soon as he had spoken to Carl, ran out of the cabin and took a hasty look over the side of the wreck.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dick, as soon as he had spoken to Carl, ran out of the cabin and took a hasty look over the side of the wreck.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The schooner was now so close that he could see the men on her decks plainly.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Some were putting another charge in the small cannon at the bow, while several more were loading a similar cannon whose muzzle swung over the taffrail.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Dick, as soon as he had spoken to Carl, ran out of the cabin and took a hasty look over the side of the wreck.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading The schooner was now so close that he could see the men on her decks plainly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The schooner was now so close that he could see the men on her decks plainly.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Some were putting another charge in the small cannon at the bow, while several more were loading a similar cannon whose muzzle swung over the taffrail.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Dick, as soon as he had spoken to Carl, ran out of the cabin and took a hasty look over the side of the wreck.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Some were putting another charge in the small cannon at the bow, while several more were loading a similar cannon whose muzzle swung over the taffrail.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some were putting another charge in the small cannon at the bow, while several more were loading a similar cannon whose muzzle swung over the taffrail.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The schooner was now so close that he could see the men on her decks plainly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some were putting another charge in the small cannon at the bow, while several more were loading a similar cannon whose muzzle swung over the taffrail.
in the near future
From this reading Dick, as soon as he had spoken to Carl, ran out of the cabin and took a hasty look over the side of the wreck.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Dick, as soon as he had spoken to Carl, ran out of the cabin and took a hasty look over the side of the wreck.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading "They're going to keep it up, matey," announced Dick, as Carl stole out to him.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Some were putting another charge in the small cannon at the bow, while several more were loading a similar cannon whose muzzle swung over the taffrail.
taffrailnoun
the railing around the stern of a ship
From this reading Some were putting another charge in the small cannon at the bow, while several more were loading a similar cannon whose muzzle swung over the taffrail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The schooner was now so close that he could see the men on her decks plainly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dick, as soon as he had spoken to Carl, ran out of the cabin and took a hasty look over the side of the wreck.
They're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They're going to keep it up, matey," announced Dick, as Carl stole out to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dick, as soon as he had spoken to Carl, ran out of the cabin and took a hasty look over the side of the wreck.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Dick, as soon as he had spoken to Carl, ran out of the cabin and took a hasty look over the side of the wreck.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "They're going to keep it up, matey," announced Dick, as Carl stole out to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The schooner was now so close that he could see the men on her decks plainly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some were putting another charge in the small cannon at the bow, while several more were loading a similar cannon whose muzzle swung over the taffrail.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Some were putting another charge in the small cannon at the bow, while several more were loading a similar cannon whose muzzle swung over the taffrail.
belonging to which person
From this reading Some were putting another charge in the small cannon at the bow, while several more were loading a similar cannon whose muzzle swung over the taffrail.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Dick, as soon as he had spoken to Carl, ran out of the cabin and took a hasty look over the side of the wreck.
