used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Snug and warm in the "Syren's Cave," they heard the wind rising until it became an actual gale.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Snug and warm in the "Syren's Cave," they heard the wind rising until it became an actual gale.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Snug and warm in the "Syren's Cave," they heard the wind rising until it became an actual gale.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Sprite bent over a fascinating book of fairy tales.
blinkingadjectiveUS /ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
From this reading Puss purred contentedly, blinking when the sparks snapped and twinkled.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Sprite bent over a fascinating book of fairy tales.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Snug and warm in the "Syren's Cave," they heard the wind rising until it became an actual gale.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading Puss purred contentedly, blinking when the sparks snapped and twinkled.
coolernounUS /ˈkuːlər/
a refrigerator for cooling liquids
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
dancedverbUS /dænst/
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Sprite bent over a fascinating book of fairy tales.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Sprite bent over a fascinating book of fairy tales.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Snug and warm in the "Syren's Cave," they heard the wind rising until it became an actual gale.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Snug and warm in the "Syren's Cave," they heard the wind rising until it became an actual gale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
NortheastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sprite bent over a fascinating book of fairy tales.
purred
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From this reading Puss purred contentedly, blinking when the sparks snapped and twinkled.
PussnounUS /pʊs/
obscene terms for female genitals
From this reading Puss purred contentedly, blinking when the sparks snapped and twinkled.
one of four equal parts
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Snug and warm in the "Syren's Cave," they heard the wind rising until it became an actual gale.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
transport commercially
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Puss purred contentedly, blinking when the sparks snapped and twinkled.
SnugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading Snug and warm in the "Syren's Cave," they heard the wind rising until it became an actual gale.
sparksnounUS /spɑːrks/
plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light
From this reading Puss purred contentedly, blinking when the sparks snapped and twinkled.
SpritenounUS /spraɪt/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Sprite bent over a fascinating book of fairy tales.
squattyadjectiveUS /ˈskwɑːti/
short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
Syren's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Snug and warm in the "Syren's Cave," they heard the wind rising until it became an actual gale.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Sprite bent over a fascinating book of fairy tales.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Snug and warm in the "Syren's Cave," they heard the wind rising until it became an actual gale.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
very small
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
twinkledverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəld/
past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Puss purred contentedly, blinking when the sparks snapped and twinkled.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Snug and warm in the "Syren's Cave," they heard the wind rising until it became an actual gale.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
at the time that
From this reading Puss purred contentedly, blinking when the sparks snapped and twinkled.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE SHIP COMES IN It had been a warm, sunny day, the little waves had danced gaily, and the beach had been dazzling in the full glare of noonday, but the afternoon had been cooler, and at twilight the wind had changed from its warm quarter, to Northeast.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The Captain had built a fire of drift wood, the squatty lamp on the table gave out a yellow glare, and around the table sat the three members of the family, the cat occupying the tiny rug in front of the fire.
