used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I do like a man like that!” bubbled old Steve delightedly, as he dropped a box of tools at my feet.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The engine, a four-cylinder affair of the “heavy-duty” type, was bedded between the two masts.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading This arrangement, of course, necessitated a piercing of the foot of the mainmast for the shaft as it ran aft to the screw.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I found no words in reply, so we two went right at the repairing, and the job was really simple enough.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading This arrangement, of course, necessitated a piercing of the foot of the mainmast for the shaft as it ran aft to the screw.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I do like a man like that!” bubbled old Steve delightedly, as he dropped a box of tools at my feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I do like a man like that!” bubbled old Steve delightedly, as he dropped a box of tools at my feet.
beddedadjectiveUS /ˈbedɪd/
deposited or arranged in horizontal layers
From this reading The engine, a four-cylinder affair of the “heavy-duty” type, was bedded between the two masts.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The engine, a four-cylinder affair of the “heavy-duty” type, was bedded between the two masts.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading “I do like a man like that!” bubbled old Steve delightedly, as he dropped a box of tools at my feet.
bubbledverbUS /ˈbʌbəld/
past form of “bubble” — form, produce, or emit bubbles
From this reading “I do like a man like that!” bubbled old Steve delightedly, as he dropped a box of tools at my feet.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This arrangement, of course, necessitated a piercing of the foot of the mainmast for the shaft as it ran aft to the screw.
delightedlyadverb
with delight
From this reading “I do like a man like that!” bubbled old Steve delightedly, as he dropped a box of tools at my feet.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I do like a man like that!” bubbled old Steve delightedly, as he dropped a box of tools at my feet.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading “I do like a man like that!” bubbled old Steve delightedly, as he dropped a box of tools at my feet.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The engine, a four-cylinder affair of the “heavy-duty” type, was bedded between the two masts.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I found no words in reply, so we two went right at the repairing, and the job was really simple enough.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “I do like a man like that!” bubbled old Steve delightedly, as he dropped a box of tools at my feet.
FOGnounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading THE FOG LIFTS.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading This arrangement, of course, necessitated a piercing of the foot of the mainmast for the shaft as it ran aft to the screw.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This arrangement, of course, necessitated a piercing of the foot of the mainmast for the shaft as it ran aft to the screw.
set up or found
From this reading I found no words in reply, so we two went right at the repairing, and the job was really simple enough.
four-cylinder
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From this reading The engine, a four-cylinder affair of the “heavy-duty” type, was bedded between the two masts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I do like a man like that!” bubbled old Steve delightedly, as he dropped a box of tools at my feet.
heavy-dutyadjective
designed for heavy work
From this reading The engine, a four-cylinder affair of the “heavy-duty” type, was bedded between the two masts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I do like a man like that!” bubbled old Steve delightedly, as he dropped a box of tools at my feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I found no words in reply, so we two went right at the repairing, and the job was really simple enough.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This arrangement, of course, necessitated a piercing of the foot of the mainmast for the shaft as it ran aft to the screw.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading I found no words in reply, so we two went right at the repairing, and the job was really simple enough.
LIFTSnounUS /lɪfts/
plural of “lift” — the act of giving temporary assistance
From this reading THE FOG LIFTS.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I do like a man like that!” bubbled old Steve delightedly, as he dropped a box of tools at my feet.
mainmastnoun
the chief mast of a sailing vessel with two or more masts
From this reading This arrangement, of course, necessitated a piercing of the foot of the mainmast for the shaft as it ran aft to the screw.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “I do like a man like that!” bubbled old Steve delightedly, as he dropped a box of tools at my feet.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading The engine, a four-cylinder affair of the “heavy-duty” type, was bedded between the two masts.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I do like a man like that!” bubbled old Steve delightedly, as he dropped a box of tools at my feet.
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading This arrangement, of course, necessitated a piercing of the foot of the mainmast for the shaft as it ran aft to the screw.
not any; not one
From this reading I found no words in reply, so we two went right at the repairing, and the job was really simple enough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I do like a man like that!” bubbled old Steve delightedly, as he dropped a box of tools at my feet.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “I do like a man like that!” bubbled old Steve delightedly, as he dropped a box of tools at my feet.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading This arrangement, of course, necessitated a piercing of the foot of the mainmast for the shaft as it ran aft to the screw.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading This arrangement, of course, necessitated a piercing of the foot of the mainmast for the shaft as it ran aft to the screw.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I found no words in reply, so we two went right at the repairing, and the job was really simple enough.
repairingverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading I found no words in reply, so we two went right at the repairing, and the job was really simple enough.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading I found no words in reply, so we two went right at the repairing, and the job was really simple enough.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I found no words in reply, so we two went right at the repairing, and the job was really simple enough.
screwnounUS /skruː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading This arrangement, of course, necessitated a piercing of the foot of the mainmast for the shaft as it ran aft to the screw.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading This arrangement, of course, necessitated a piercing of the foot of the mainmast for the shaft as it ran aft to the screw.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading I found no words in reply, so we two went right at the repairing, and the job was really simple enough.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I found no words in reply, so we two went right at the repairing, and the job was really simple enough.
Steve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I do like a man like that!” bubbled old Steve delightedly, as he dropped a box of tools at my feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I do like a man like that!” bubbled old Steve delightedly, as he dropped a box of tools at my feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOG LIFTS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This arrangement, of course, necessitated a piercing of the foot of the mainmast for the shaft as it ran aft to the screw.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This arrangement, of course, necessitated a piercing of the foot of the mainmast for the shaft as it ran aft to the screw.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading “I do like a man like that!” bubbled old Steve delightedly, as he dropped a box of tools at my feet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I found no words in reply, so we two went right at the repairing, and the job was really simple enough.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The engine, a four-cylinder affair of the “heavy-duty” type, was bedded between the two masts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I found no words in reply, so we two went right at the repairing, and the job was really simple enough.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I found no words in reply, so we two went right at the repairing, and the job was really simple enough.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I found no words in reply, so we two went right at the repairing, and the job was really simple enough.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I found no words in reply, so we two went right at the repairing, and the job was really simple enough.
