aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What are you about?" shouted the fat man on the deck of the schooner.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
Amblen
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From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE SOLDIERS Mr. Amblen went to the pilot house, and rang two bells.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE SOLDIERS Mr. Amblen went to the pilot house, and rang two bells.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What are you about?" shouted the fat man on the deck of the schooner.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE SOLDIERS Mr. Amblen went to the pilot house, and rang two bells.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE SOLDIERS Mr. Amblen went to the pilot house, and rang two bells.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
Christy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "About going," replied Christy.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading What are you about?" shouted the fat man on the deck of the schooner.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading What are you about?" shouted the fat man on the deck of the schooner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
the act of departing
From this reading "About going," replied Christy.
HavananounUS /həˈvænə/
the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE SOLDIERS Mr. Amblen went to the pilot house, and rang two bells.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What are you about?" shouted the fat man on the deck of the schooner.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE SOLDIERS Mr. Amblen went to the pilot house, and rang two bells.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE SOLDIERS Mr. Amblen went to the pilot house, and rang two bells.
having a point
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE SOLDIERS Mr. Amblen went to the pilot house, and rang two bells.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "About going," replied Christy.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading What are you about?" shouted the fat man on the deck of the schooner.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE SOLDIERS Mr. Amblen went to the pilot house, and rang two bells.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Stop, there!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE SOLDIERS Mr. Amblen went to the pilot house, and rang two bells.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Stop, there!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE SOLDIERS Mr. Amblen went to the pilot house, and rang two bells.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE SOLDIERS Mr. Amblen went to the pilot house, and rang two bells.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE SOLDIERS Mr. Amblen went to the pilot house, and rang two bells.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Dolly responded properly by starting the engine on the reverse, and the schooner alongside began to move away from the wharf, for the stern of the Havana pointed out into the bay.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What are you about?" shouted the fat man on the deck of the schooner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BATTLE WITH THE SOLDIERS Mr. Amblen went to the pilot house, and rang two bells.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What are you about?" shouted the fat man on the deck of the schooner.
