used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The morning dawned moist and cold, with a stiff westerly wind.
ABOARDadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading ABOARD LE DAUPHIN.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the creak of the windlass raising anchor, I could catch snatches of whispered conversation just outside the port.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
(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 I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Above the creak of the windlass raising anchor, I could catch snatches of whispered conversation just outside the port.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The morning dawned moist and cold, with a stiff westerly wind.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Above the creak of the windlass raising anchor, I could catch snatches of whispered conversation just outside the port.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The morning dawned moist and cold, with a stiff westerly wind.
complainingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Above the creak of the windlass raising anchor, I could catch snatches of whispered conversation just outside the port.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Above the creak of the windlass raising anchor, I could catch snatches of whispered conversation just outside the port.
creakverbUS /kriːk/
make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading Above the creak of the windlass raising anchor, I could catch snatches of whispered conversation just outside the port.
DAUPHINnounUS /ˈdaʊfɪn/
formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne
From this reading ABOARD LE DAUPHIN.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading The morning dawned moist and cold, with a stiff westerly wind.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
the act of departing
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
endwiseadverb
on end or upright
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
flappingnounUS /ˈflæpɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
and nothing more
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading ABOARD LE DAUPHIN.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading The morning dawned moist and cold, with a stiff westerly wind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning dawned moist and cold, with a stiff westerly wind.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
not any; not one
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Above the creak of the windlass raising anchor, I could catch snatches of whispered conversation just outside the port.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Above the creak of the windlass raising anchor, I could catch snatches of whispered conversation just outside the port.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
scrapedverbUS /skreɪpt/
past form of “scrape” — scratch repeatedly
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
shallows
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From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
skirtedverbUS /ˈskɜːrtɪd/
past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
snatchesnounUS /ˈsnætʃɪz/
plural of “snatch” — a small fragment
From this reading Above the creak of the windlass raising anchor, I could catch snatches of whispered conversation just outside the port.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading The morning dawned moist and cold, with a stiff westerly wind.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning dawned moist and cold, with a stiff westerly wind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
westerlyadverbUS /ˈwestərli/
toward the west
From this reading The morning dawned moist and cold, with a stiff westerly wind.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Just before daylight a small boat pushed off the low beach, scraped along the shallows, skirted the western edge of the island which there lies endwise across the harbor, and put me aboard le Dauphin.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Above the creak of the windlass raising anchor, I could catch snatches of whispered conversation just outside the port.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The morning dawned moist and cold, with a stiff westerly wind.
wind-tormented
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From this reading I alone had no part in all the noisy preparation for departure, but sat absorbed in thought near an open port listening to the straining of the masts, the flapping sails, the low complaining beat of the wind-tormented waters.
windlassnounUS /ˈwɪndləs/
lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
From this reading Above the creak of the windlass raising anchor, I could catch snatches of whispered conversation just outside the port.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The morning dawned moist and cold, with a stiff westerly wind.
