used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
anew
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "Seems to have gone this time," said the American quietly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Yes, and taken another spoon-bait and hook belonging to the captain," said the second mate ruefully, as he looked at the broken end of the line he held in his hand.
from appearances alone
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The words were unnecessary, for everyone's eyes seemed to be starting with the use that was being made of them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The words were unnecessary, for everyone's eyes seemed to be starting with the use that was being made of them.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading "Yes, and taken another spoon-bait and hook belonging to the captain," said the second mate ruefully, as he looked at the broken end of the line he held in his hand.
Briscoe
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From this reading "Yes, and he nearly took the gaff-hook as well," said Briscoe.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Yes, and taken another spoon-bait and hook belonging to the captain," said the second mate ruefully, as he looked at the broken end of the line he held in his hand.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "Yes, and taken another spoon-bait and hook belonging to the captain," said the second mate ruefully, as he looked at the broken end of the line he held in his hand.
everyone's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The words were unnecessary, for everyone's eyes seemed to be starting with the use that was being made of them.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The words were unnecessary, for everyone's eyes seemed to be starting with the use that was being made of them.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The words were unnecessary, for everyone's eyes seemed to be starting with the use that was being made of them.
gaff-hook
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From this reading "Yes, and he nearly took the gaff-hook as well," said Briscoe.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Seems to have gone this time," said the American quietly.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Yes, and taken another spoon-bait and hook belonging to the captain," said the second mate ruefully, as he looked at the broken end of the line he held in his hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Seems to have gone this time," said the American quietly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, and taken another spoon-bait and hook belonging to the captain," said the second mate ruefully, as he looked at the broken end of the line he held in his hand.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "Yes, and taken another spoon-bait and hook belonging to the captain," said the second mate ruefully, as he looked at the broken end of the line he held in his hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, and taken another spoon-bait and hook belonging to the captain," said the second mate ruefully, as he looked at the broken end of the line he held in his hand.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading "Yes, and taken another spoon-bait and hook belonging to the captain," said the second mate ruefully, as he looked at the broken end of the line he held in his hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes, and taken another spoon-bait and hook belonging to the captain," said the second mate ruefully, as he looked at the broken end of the line he held in his hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "Yes, and taken another spoon-bait and hook belonging to the captain," said the second mate ruefully, as he looked at the broken end of the line he held in his hand.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Yes, and taken another spoon-bait and hook belonging to the captain," said the second mate ruefully, as he looked at the broken end of the line he held in his hand.
Lynton
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From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The words were unnecessary, for everyone's eyes seemed to be starting with the use that was being made of them.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading "Yes, and taken another spoon-bait and hook belonging to the captain," said the second mate ruefully, as he looked at the broken end of the line he held in his hand.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Yes, and he nearly took the gaff-hook as well," said Briscoe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The words were unnecessary, for everyone's eyes seemed to be starting with the use that was being made of them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
with low volume
From this reading "Seems to have gone this time," said the American quietly.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
ruefullyadverbUS /ˈruːfəli/
in a rueful manner
From this reading "Yes, and taken another spoon-bait and hook belonging to the captain," said the second mate ruefully, as he looked at the broken end of the line he held in his hand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Seems to have gone this time," said the American quietly.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Yes, and taken another spoon-bait and hook belonging to the captain," said the second mate ruefully, as he looked at the broken end of the line he held in his hand.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The words were unnecessary, for everyone's eyes seemed to be starting with the use that was being made of them.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Seems to have gone this time," said the American quietly.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
spoon-bait
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, and taken another spoon-bait and hook belonging to the captain," said the second mate ruefully, as he looked at the broken end of the line he held in his hand.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading The words were unnecessary, for everyone's eyes seemed to be starting with the use that was being made of them.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Yes, and taken another spoon-bait and hook belonging to the captain," said the second mate ruefully, as he looked at the broken end of the line he held in his hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The words were unnecessary, for everyone's eyes seemed to be starting with the use that was being made of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The words were unnecessary, for everyone's eyes seemed to be starting with the use that was being made of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The words were unnecessary, for everyone's eyes seemed to be starting with the use that was being made of them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Seems to have gone this time," said the American quietly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Seems to have gone this time," said the American quietly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The words were unnecessary, for everyone's eyes seemed to be starting with the use that was being made of them.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Yes, and he nearly took the gaff-hook as well," said Briscoe.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading The words were unnecessary, for everyone's eyes seemed to be starting with the use that was being made of them.
the act of using
From this reading The words were unnecessary, for everyone's eyes seemed to be starting with the use that was being made of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The words were unnecessary, for everyone's eyes seemed to be starting with the use that was being made of them.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Yes, and he nearly took the gaff-hook as well," said Briscoe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The words were unnecessary, for everyone's eyes seemed to be starting with the use that was being made of them.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading Almost as Lynton spoke the whirling water was broken by the great fish springing right out, followed by at least a score of pursuers, apparently half its size and less, ready to dash at it as it struck the water again and disappeared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The words were unnecessary, for everyone's eyes seemed to be starting with the use that was being made of them.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words were unnecessary, for everyone's eyes seemed to be starting with the use that was being made of them.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, and taken another spoon-bait and hook belonging to the captain," said the second mate ruefully, as he looked at the broken end of the line he held in his hand.
