used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
at or in the front
From this reading "Dinghy, ahoy!" shouted the seaman who was standing braced in the bow of the whaleboat, scanning the waters ahead.
ahoy
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From this reading "Dinghy, ahoy!" shouted the seaman who was standing braced in the bow of the whaleboat, scanning the waters ahead.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
battleshipnounUS /ˈbætəlʃɪp/
large and heavily armoured warship
From this reading It was whaleboat number one from the battleship.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Sing out!" commanded the officer in charge of the boat.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading "Dinghy, ahoy!" shouted the seaman who was standing braced in the bow of the whaleboat, scanning the waters ahead.
bracedadjectiveUS /breɪst/
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
From this reading "Dinghy, ahoy!" shouted the seaman who was standing braced in the bow of the whaleboat, scanning the waters ahead.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "Sing out!" commanded the officer in charge of the boat.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading "Sing out!" commanded the officer in charge of the boat.
crestsnounUS /krests/
plural of “crest” — the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
DinghynounUS /ˈdɪŋi/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading "Dinghy, ahoy!" shouted the seaman who was standing braced in the bow of the whaleboat, scanning the waters ahead.
divisible by two
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was whaleboat number one from the battleship.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading There was no response to his hail.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no response to his hail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Sing out!" commanded the officer in charge of the boat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no response to his hail.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was whaleboat number one from the battleship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Sing out!" commanded the officer in charge of the boat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was whaleboat number one from the battleship.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Sing out!" commanded the officer in charge of the boat.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading There was no response to his hail.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading "Dinghy, ahoy!" shouted the seaman who was standing braced in the bow of the whaleboat, scanning the waters ahead.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading "Dinghy, ahoy!" shouted the seaman who was standing braced in the bow of the whaleboat, scanning the waters ahead.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Dinghy, ahoy!" shouted the seaman who was standing braced in the bow of the whaleboat, scanning the waters ahead.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
deliver by singing
From this reading "Sing out!" commanded the officer in charge of the boat.
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
having a supporting base
From this reading "Dinghy, ahoy!" shouted the seaman who was standing braced in the bow of the whaleboat, scanning the waters ahead.
swellsnounUS /swelz/
plural of “swell” — the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no response to his hail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was whaleboat number one from the battleship.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading "Dinghy, ahoy!" shouted the seaman who was standing braced in the bow of the whaleboat, scanning the waters ahead.
whaleboatnoun
a long narrow boat designed for quick turning and use in rough seas
From this reading It was whaleboat number one from the battleship.
a Caucasian
From this reading ORDERED TO THE SICK BAY A light came dancing over the long, even swells, sending up a shower of spray as it smashed into the white crests of the swells.
which person or people
From this reading "Dinghy, ahoy!" shouted the seaman who was standing braced in the bow of the whaleboat, scanning the waters ahead.
