used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Seal after seal escaped, while the sky darkened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was only the more determined not to go back empty-handed.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From time to time Watt muttered a warning; but the spirit of the hunt fully possessed Tom, and his only cry was, "Push on!
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading From time to time Watt muttered a warning; but the spirit of the hunt fully possessed Tom, and his only cry was, "Push on!
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading Seal after seal escaped, while the sky darkened.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He was only the more determined not to go back empty-handed.
empty-handedadjectiveUS /ˈemptiˈhændɪd/
having acquired or gained nothing
From this reading He was only the more determined not to go back empty-handed.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Seal after seal escaped, while the sky darkened.
floenounUS /floʊ/
a flat mass of ice (smaller than an ice field) floating at sea
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From time to time Watt muttered a warning; but the spirit of the hunt fully possessed Tom, and his only cry was, "Push on!
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading From time to time Watt muttered a warning; but the spirit of the hunt fully possessed Tom, and his only cry was, "Push on!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was only the more determined not to go back empty-handed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was only the more determined not to go back empty-handed.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading From time to time Watt muttered a warning; but the spirit of the hunt fully possessed Tom, and his only cry was, "Push on!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was only the more determined not to go back empty-handed.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading From time to time Watt muttered a warning; but the spirit of the hunt fully possessed Tom, and his only cry was, "Push on!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was only the more determined not to go back empty-handed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
and nothing more
From this reading From time to time Watt muttered a warning; but the spirit of the hunt fully possessed Tom, and his only cry was, "Push on!
To move from a closed position.
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading From time to time Watt muttered a warning; but the spirit of the hunt fully possessed Tom, and his only cry was, "Push on!
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
PuntverbUS /pʌnt/
kick the ball
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
PushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading From time to time Watt muttered a warning; but the spirit of the hunt fully possessed Tom, and his only cry was, "Push on!
rodney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
SealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading Seal after seal escaped, while the sky darkened.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Seal after seal escaped, while the sky darkened.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading From time to time Watt muttered a warning; but the spirit of the hunt fully possessed Tom, and his only cry was, "Push on!
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From time to time Watt muttered a warning; but the spirit of the hunt fully possessed Tom, and his only cry was, "Push on!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From time to time Watt muttered a warning; but the spirit of the hunt fully possessed Tom, and his only cry was, "Push on!
male cat
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
Topsailnoun
a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
WandersverbUS /ˈwɑːndərz/
third-person singular of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
a message informing of danger
From this reading From time to time Watt muttered a warning; but the spirit of the hunt fully possessed Tom, and his only cry was, "Push on!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From time to time Watt muttered a warning; but the spirit of the hunt fully possessed Tom, and his only cry was, "Push on!
WattnounUS /wɑːt/
a unit of power equal to 1 joule per second; the power dissipated by a current of 1 ampere flowing across a resistance of 1 ohm
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Seal after seal escaped, while the sky darkened.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading _In Which Old Tom Topsail Burns His Punt and Billy Wanders in the Night and Three Lives Hang on a Change of the Wind_ MEANWHILE, under the powerful strokes of old Tom Topsail and Bill Watt, the rodney had followed the open leads into the heart of the floe.
