used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading ALL OF DORY'S CLASS BECOME SKIPPERS.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
AshnounUS /æʃ/
the residue that remains when something is burned
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading ALL OF DORY'S CLASS BECOME SKIPPERS.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading ALL OF DORY'S CLASS BECOME SKIPPERS.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
DorynounUS /ˈdɔːri/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
DORY'S
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From this reading ALL OF DORY'S CLASS BECOME SKIPPERS.
apart from; not including
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
main-sheet
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From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALL OF DORY'S CLASS BECOME SKIPPERS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
SKIPPERSnounUS /ˈskɪpərz/
plural of “skipper” — a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading ALL OF DORY'S CLASS BECOME SKIPPERS.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had not had time to do so.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
tackingnounUS /ˈtækɪŋ/
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
taffrailnoun
the railing around the stern of a ship
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had not had time to do so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
under normal conditions
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
vimnounUS /vɪm/
a healthy capacity for vigorous activity
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading But there was nothing to do, for any one except Ash at the wheel; for the skipper had not stationed the crew for tacking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The lower block of the main-sheet ran on a traveller, which is an iron rod set a couple of inches above the taffrail, or piece across the top of the stern.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Ready about!" shouted Dory, with more vim than he usually put into his orders.
