used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Spray, caught from the short, steep crests of the waves by the howling wind, swept over her in a continuous shower.
Alan
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From this reading "Take her for a few minutes, Alan," said Mr. Armitage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
Armitage
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From this reading "Take her for a few minutes, Alan," said Mr. Armitage.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
backingnounUS /ˈbækɪŋ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading Woodleigh the Pilot With the backing of the wind the _Olivette_ now found herself in comparatively calm water.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
bobbingverbUS /ˈbɑːbɪŋ/
inflected form of “bob” — move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading No longer did she ship solid seas over her bows.
buoysnounUS /ˈbuːiz/
plural of “buoy” — bright-colored; a float attached by rope to the seabed to mark channels in a harbor or underwater hazards
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Spray, caught from the short, steep crests of the waves by the howling wind, swept over her in a continuous shower.
make calm or still
From this reading Woodleigh the Pilot With the backing of the wind the _Olivette_ now found herself in comparatively calm water.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Spray, caught from the short, steep crests of the waves by the howling wind, swept over her in a continuous shower.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Woodleigh the Pilot With the backing of the wind the _Olivette_ now found herself in comparatively calm water.
conicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnɪkəl/
relating to or resembling a cone
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading Spray, caught from the short, steep crests of the waves by the howling wind, swept over her in a continuous shower.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
crestsnounUS /krests/
plural of “crest” — the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading Spray, caught from the short, steep crests of the waves by the howling wind, swept over her in a continuous shower.
the first light of day
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No longer did she ship solid seas over her bows.
discernedverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnd/
past form of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Take her for a few minutes, Alan," said Mr. Armitage.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Take her for a few minutes, Alan," said Mr. Armitage.
set up or found
From this reading Woodleigh the Pilot With the backing of the wind the _Olivette_ now found herself in comparatively calm water.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Spray, caught from the short, steep crests of the waves by the howling wind, swept over her in a continuous shower.
heavily-pitching
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From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No longer did she ship solid seas over her bows.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Woodleigh the Pilot With the backing of the wind the _Olivette_ now found herself in comparatively calm water.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading Spray, caught from the short, steep crests of the waves by the howling wind, swept over her in a continuous shower.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Woodleigh the Pilot With the backing of the wind the _Olivette_ now found herself in comparatively calm water.
lightshipsnounUS /ˈlaɪtʃɪps/
plural of “lightship” — a ship equipped like a lighthouse and anchored where a permanent lighthouse would be impracticable
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
for more time
From this reading No longer did she ship solid seas over her bows.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "Take her for a few minutes, Alan," said Mr. Armitage.
MousenounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Take her for a few minutes, Alan," said Mr. Armitage.
not any; not one
From this reading No longer did she ship solid seas over her bows.
Nore
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From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Woodleigh the Pilot With the backing of the wind the _Olivette_ now found herself in comparatively calm water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Woodleigh the Pilot With the backing of the wind the _Olivette_ now found herself in comparatively calm water.
Olivette
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From this reading Woodleigh the Pilot With the backing of the wind the _Olivette_ now found herself in comparatively calm water.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading No longer did she ship solid seas over her bows.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
PilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Woodleigh the Pilot With the backing of the wind the _Olivette_ now found herself in comparatively calm water.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Take her for a few minutes, Alan," said Mr. Armitage.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading No longer did she ship solid seas over her bows.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No longer did she ship solid seas over her bows.
transport commercially
From this reading No longer did she ship solid seas over her bows.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Spray, caught from the short, steep crests of the waves by the howling wind, swept over her in a continuous shower.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Spray, caught from the short, steep crests of the waves by the howling wind, swept over her in a continuous shower.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading No longer did she ship solid seas over her bows.
SpraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading Spray, caught from the short, steep crests of the waves by the howling wind, swept over her in a continuous shower.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Spray, caught from the short, steep crests of the waves by the howling wind, swept over her in a continuous shower.
studdedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdɪd/
dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
possessing sweep
From this reading Spray, caught from the short, steep crests of the waves by the howling wind, swept over her in a continuous shower.
carry out
From this reading "Take her for a few minutes, Alan," said Mr. Armitage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Woodleigh the Pilot With the backing of the wind the _Olivette_ now found herself in comparatively calm water.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
ViewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
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 Woodleigh the Pilot With the backing of the wind the _Olivette_ now found herself in comparatively calm water.
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 Spray, caught from the short, steep crests of the waves by the howling wind, swept over her in a continuous shower.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
a Caucasian
From this reading Viewed in the pale dawn, the sea looked a mass of white foam, studded here and there by bobbing black or red conical buoys, while farther away to starboard could be discerned two heavily-pitching lightships--the Nore and the Mouse.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Woodleigh the Pilot With the backing of the wind the _Olivette_ now found herself in comparatively calm water.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Woodleigh the Pilot With the backing of the wind the _Olivette_ now found herself in comparatively calm water.
Woodleigh
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From this reading Woodleigh the Pilot With the backing of the wind the _Olivette_ now found herself in comparatively calm water.
