used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a brisk, steady wind blowing, and they came along fast through the water.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading There was a brisk, steady wind blowing, and they came along fast through the water.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour passed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading For another hour the other two crafts lay motionless, then they hoisted sail and headed for the island.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading There was a brisk, steady wind blowing, and they came along fast through the water.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading There was a brisk, steady wind blowing, and they came along fast through the water.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading THE BRITISH CRUISERS.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There was a brisk, steady wind blowing, and they came along fast through the water.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
craftsnounUS /kræfts/
plural of “craft” — the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading For another hour the other two crafts lay motionless, then they hoisted sail and headed for the island.
CRUISERSnounUS /ˈkruːzərz/
plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading THE BRITISH CRUISERS.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading There was a brisk, steady wind blowing, and they came along fast through the water.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For another hour the other two crafts lay motionless, then they hoisted sail and headed for the island.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading For another hour the other two crafts lay motionless, then they hoisted sail and headed for the island.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour passed.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading For another hour the other two crafts lay motionless, then they hoisted sail and headed for the island.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For another hour the other two crafts lay motionless, then they hoisted sail and headed for the island.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
merchantman's
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From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
not in physical motion
From this reading For another hour the other two crafts lay motionless, then they hoisted sail and headed for the island.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For another hour the other two crafts lay motionless, then they hoisted sail and headed for the island.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading An hour passed.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading For another hour the other two crafts lay motionless, then they hoisted sail and headed for the island.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
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 During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
cut with a saw
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
make steady
From this reading There was a brisk, steady wind blowing, and they came along fast through the water.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRITISH CRUISERS.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a brisk, steady wind blowing, and they came along fast through the water.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For another hour the other two crafts lay motionless, then they hoisted sail and headed for the island.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
three-masted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was a brisk, steady wind blowing, and they came along fast through the water.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For another hour the other two crafts lay motionless, then they hoisted sail and headed for the island.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
watchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
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 There was a brisk, steady wind blowing, and they came along fast through the water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During this time the watchers on the hill saw that the brig had been lying alongside the three-masted vessel, and felt sure that the cargo was being transferred, then the merchantman's sails were hoisted, and she slowly sailed away.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading There was a brisk, steady wind blowing, and they came along fast through the water.
