used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The deck having been sprinkled with sand, the bear had to be pulled backward and forward after the fashion of a carpet sweeper.
(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 Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The deck having been sprinkled with sand, the bear had to be pulled backward and forward after the fashion of a carpet sweeper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading The deck having been sprinkled with sand, the bear had to be pulled backward and forward after the fashion of a carpet sweeper.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Ratcliffe made out the red and white flag indicating H, the triangular blue with the white ball, the red cross on a white ground, and the white with the blue square,—H. D. V. S.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The deck having been sprinkled with sand, the bear had to be pulled backward and forward after the fashion of a carpet sweeper.
have
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The deck having been sprinkled with sand, the bear had to be pulled backward and forward after the fashion of a carpet sweeper.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Ratcliffe made out the red and white flag indicating H, the triangular blue with the white ball, the red cross on a white ground, and the white with the blue square,—H. D. V. S.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The deck having been sprinkled with sand, the bear had to be pulled backward and forward after the fashion of a carpet sweeper.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Ratcliffe made out the red and white flag indicating H, the triangular blue with the white ball, the red cross on a white ground, and the white with the blue square,—H. D. V. S.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Ratcliffe made out the red and white flag indicating H, the triangular blue with the white ball, the red cross on a white ground, and the white with the blue square,—H. D. V. S.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
being one more than seven
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The deck having been sprinkled with sand, the bear had to be pulled backward and forward after the fashion of a carpet sweeper.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Ratcliffe made out the red and white flag indicating H, the triangular blue with the white ball, the red cross on a white ground, and the white with the blue square,—H. D. V. S.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
moving swiftly
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The deck having been sprinkled with sand, the bear had to be pulled backward and forward after the fashion of a carpet sweeper.
FUSEverbUS /fjuːz/
mix together different elements
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Ratcliffe made out the red and white flag indicating H, the triangular blue with the white ball, the red cross on a white ground, and the white with the blue square,—H. D. V. S.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading Ratcliffe made out the red and white flag indicating H, the triangular blue with the white ball, the red cross on a white ground, and the white with the blue square,—H. D. V. S.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The deck having been sprinkled with sand, the bear had to be pulled backward and forward after the fashion of a carpet sweeper.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was Ratcliffe’s job, and he was not sorry when it was over.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Ratcliffe made out the red and white flag indicating H, the triangular blue with the white ball, the red cross on a white ground, and the white with the blue square,—H. D. V. S.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading This was Ratcliffe’s job, and he was not sorry when it was over.
Juan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Ratcliffe made out the red and white flag indicating H, the triangular blue with the white ball, the red cross on a white ground, and the white with the blue square,—H. D. V. S.
matnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
modificationnounUS /ˌmɑːdəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
nailedverbUS /neɪld/
past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
NatcheznounUS /ˈnætʃez/
a town in southwest Mississippi on the Mississippi River
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was Ratcliffe’s job, and he was not sorry when it was over.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ratcliffe made out the red and white flag indicating H, the triangular blue with the white ball, the red cross on a white ground, and the white with the blue square,—H. D. V. S.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This was Ratcliffe’s job, and he was not sorry when it was over.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading The deck having been sprinkled with sand, the bear had to be pulled backward and forward after the fashion of a carpet sweeper.
Ratcliffe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ratcliffe made out the red and white flag indicating H, the triangular blue with the white ball, the red cross on a white ground, and the white with the blue square,—H. D. V. S.
Ratcliffe's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was Ratcliffe’s job, and he was not sorry when it was over.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Ratcliffe made out the red and white flag indicating H, the triangular blue with the white ball, the red cross on a white ground, and the white with the blue square,—H. D. V. S.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Ratcliffe made out the red and white flag indicating H, the triangular blue with the white ball, the red cross on a white ground, and the white with the blue square,—H. D. V. S.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading The deck having been sprinkled with sand, the bear had to be pulled backward and forward after the fashion of a carpet sweeper.
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
express in words
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading This was Ratcliffe’s job, and he was not sorry when it was over.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
sprinkledverbUS /ˈsprɪŋkəld/
past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely
From this reading The deck having been sprinkled with sand, the bear had to be pulled backward and forward after the fashion of a carpet sweeper.
make square
From this reading Ratcliffe made out the red and white flag indicating H, the triangular blue with the white ball, the red cross on a white ground, and the white with the blue square,—H. D. V. S.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
sweepernounUS /ˈswiːpər/
an employee who sweeps (floors or streets etc.)
From this reading The deck having been sprinkled with sand, the bear had to be pulled backward and forward after the fashion of a carpet sweeper.
tepidadjectiveUS /ˈtepɪd/
moderately warm
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was Ratcliffe’s job, and he was not sorry when it was over.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
triangularadjectiveUS /traɪˈæŋɡjələr/
having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle
From this reading Ratcliffe made out the red and white flag indicating H, the triangular blue with the white ball, the red cross on a white ground, and the white with the blue square,—H. D. V. S.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading Ratcliffe made out the red and white flag indicating H, the triangular blue with the white ball, the red cross on a white ground, and the white with the blue square,—H. D. V. S.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was Ratcliffe’s job, and he was not sorry when it was over.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dinner was served at eight bells, and getting along toward one o’clock the _Natchez_ and _Juan_ were flying all sorts of flags on the tepid breeze as a signal, evidently, that it was time to get to business.
at the time that
From this reading This was Ratcliffe’s job, and he was not sorry when it was over.
a Caucasian
From this reading Ratcliffe made out the red and white flag indicating H, the triangular blue with the white ball, the red cross on a white ground, and the white with the blue square,—H. D. V. S.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THEY FIRE THE FUSE Satan used a modification of the deck bear for cleaning his decks; that is to say, a box filled with stones having a rough mat nailed under it.
