used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There’s a sensation akin to pain in the midriff when a mast goes by the board.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading It is bad enough when actual stress of heavy weather brings that sickening, crunching crackle.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading There’s a sensation akin to pain in the midriff when a mast goes by the board.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But this thing was positive wantonness; this setting of extra canvas to a whipping “frother,” new canvas, at that, and without even the precaution of a single “preventer!”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But this thing was positive wantonness; this setting of extra canvas to a whipping “frother,” new canvas, at that, and without even the precaution of a single “preventer!”
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It is bad enough when actual stress of heavy weather brings that sickening, crunching crackle.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading There’s a sensation akin to pain in the midriff when a mast goes by the board.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It is bad enough when actual stress of heavy weather brings that sickening, crunching crackle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this thing was positive wantonness; this setting of extra canvas to a whipping “frother,” new canvas, at that, and without even the precaution of a single “preventer!”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There’s a sensation akin to pain in the midriff when a mast goes by the board.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading But this thing was positive wantonness; this setting of extra canvas to a whipping “frother,” new canvas, at that, and without even the precaution of a single “preventer!”
crackleverbUS /ˈkrækəl/
make a crackling sound
From this reading It is bad enough when actual stress of heavy weather brings that sickening, crunching crackle.
crunchingverbUS /ˈkrʌntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crunch” — make a crushing noise
From this reading It is bad enough when actual stress of heavy weather brings that sickening, crunching crackle.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It is bad enough when actual stress of heavy weather brings that sickening, crunching crackle.
divisible by two
From this reading But this thing was positive wantonness; this setting of extra canvas to a whipping “frother,” new canvas, at that, and without even the precaution of a single “preventer!”
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading But this thing was positive wantonness; this setting of extra canvas to a whipping “frother,” new canvas, at that, and without even the precaution of a single “preventer!”
frother
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From this reading But this thing was positive wantonness; this setting of extra canvas to a whipping “frother,” new canvas, at that, and without even the precaution of a single “preventer!”
GENUINEadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading GENUINE NERVE.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading There’s a sensation akin to pain in the midriff when a mast goes by the board.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Old sails would have saved the sticks.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It is bad enough when actual stress of heavy weather brings that sickening, crunching crackle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There’s a sensation akin to pain in the midriff when a mast goes by the board.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is bad enough when actual stress of heavy weather brings that sickening, crunching crackle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is bad enough when actual stress of heavy weather brings that sickening, crunching crackle.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading There’s a sensation akin to pain in the midriff when a mast goes by the board.
midriffnoun
the middle area of the human torso (usually in front)
From this reading There’s a sensation akin to pain in the midriff when a mast goes by the board.
NERVEnounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading GENUINE NERVE.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But this thing was positive wantonness; this setting of extra canvas to a whipping “frother,” new canvas, at that, and without even the precaution of a single “preventer!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is bad enough when actual stress of heavy weather brings that sickening, crunching crackle.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old sails would have saved the sticks.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading There’s a sensation akin to pain in the midriff when a mast goes by the board.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading But this thing was positive wantonness; this setting of extra canvas to a whipping “frother,” new canvas, at that, and without even the precaution of a single “preventer!”
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading But this thing was positive wantonness; this setting of extra canvas to a whipping “frother,” new canvas, at that, and without even the precaution of a single “preventer!”
preventer
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From this reading But this thing was positive wantonness; this setting of extra canvas to a whipping “frother,” new canvas, at that, and without even the precaution of a single “preventer!”
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 Old sails would have saved the sticks.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Old sails would have saved the sticks.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading There’s a sensation akin to pain in the midriff when a mast goes by the board.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading But this thing was positive wantonness; this setting of extra canvas to a whipping “frother,” new canvas, at that, and without even the precaution of a single “preventer!”
sickeningadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkənɪŋ/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading It is bad enough when actual stress of heavy weather brings that sickening, crunching crackle.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading But this thing was positive wantonness; this setting of extra canvas to a whipping “frother,” new canvas, at that, and without even the precaution of a single “preventer!”
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading Old sails would have saved the sticks.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading It is bad enough when actual stress of heavy weather brings that sickening, crunching crackle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is bad enough when actual stress of heavy weather brings that sickening, crunching crackle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There’s a sensation akin to pain in the midriff when a mast goes by the board.
There's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There’s a sensation akin to pain in the midriff when a mast goes by the board.
a special situation
From this reading But this thing was positive wantonness; this setting of extra canvas to a whipping “frother,” new canvas, at that, and without even the precaution of a single “preventer!”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this thing was positive wantonness; this setting of extra canvas to a whipping “frother,” new canvas, at that, and without even the precaution of a single “preventer!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There’s a sensation akin to pain in the midriff when a mast goes by the board.
wantonnessnoun
the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
From this reading But this thing was positive wantonness; this setting of extra canvas to a whipping “frother,” new canvas, at that, and without even the precaution of a single “preventer!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this thing was positive wantonness; this setting of extra canvas to a whipping “frother,” new canvas, at that, and without even the precaution of a single “preventer!”
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading It is bad enough when actual stress of heavy weather brings that sickening, crunching crackle.
at the time that
From this reading There’s a sensation akin to pain in the midriff when a mast goes by the board.
whippingnounUS /ˈwɪpɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading But this thing was positive wantonness; this setting of extra canvas to a whipping “frother,” new canvas, at that, and without even the precaution of a single “preventer!”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But this thing was positive wantonness; this setting of extra canvas to a whipping “frother,” new canvas, at that, and without even the precaution of a single “preventer!”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Old sails would have saved the sticks.
