used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Oh, the sea wot flows; _And_ the ship wot goes, _And_ the lad wot fears no dan-ger; _And_ the pleasant gale, _And_ the swelling sail, _And_ the lass wot loves a sail-or-r-r-!”
Ahoy
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From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
(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 “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Oh, the sea wot flows; _And_ the ship wot goes, _And_ the lad wot fears no dan-ger; _And_ the pleasant gale, _And_ the swelling sail, _And_ the lass wot loves a sail-or-r-r-!”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What time are them sliding craft due to slip their moorings on Jones’s Hill?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
Blake'snounUS /bleɪks/
possessive form of “blake” — visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
Bob-sled
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From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading “Why, hullo, cap,” exclaimed Rob, hastening down the snowy path to meet his old friend from Topsail Island.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
CarnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading “What time are them sliding craft due to slip their moorings on Jones’s Hill?”
dan-ger
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From this reading “Oh, the sea wot flows; _And_ the ship wot goes, _And_ the lad wot fears no dan-ger; _And_ the pleasant gale, _And_ the swelling sail, _And_ the lass wot loves a sail-or-r-r-!”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Why, hullo, cap,” exclaimed Rob, hastening down the snowy path to meet his old friend from Topsail Island.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading “What time are them sliding craft due to slip their moorings on Jones’s Hill?”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
communicated in words
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading “Oh, the sea wot flows; _And_ the ship wot goes, _And_ the lad wot fears no dan-ger; _And_ the pleasant gale, _And_ the swelling sail, _And_ the lass wot loves a sail-or-r-r-!”
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading “Oh, the sea wot flows; _And_ the ship wot goes, _And_ the lad wot fears no dan-ger; _And_ the pleasant gale, _And_ the swelling sail, _And_ the lass wot loves a sail-or-r-r-!”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Why, hullo, cap,” exclaimed Rob, hastening down the snowy path to meet his old friend from Topsail Island.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Why, hullo, cap,” exclaimed Rob, hastening down the snowy path to meet his old friend from Topsail Island.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading “Oh, the sea wot flows; _And_ the ship wot goes, _And_ the lad wot fears no dan-ger; _And_ the pleasant gale, _And_ the swelling sail, _And_ the lass wot loves a sail-or-r-r-!”
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “Oh, the sea wot flows; _And_ the ship wot goes, _And_ the lad wot fears no dan-ger; _And_ the pleasant gale, _And_ the swelling sail, _And_ the lass wot loves a sail-or-r-r-!”
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading “Why, hullo, cap,” exclaimed Rob, hastening down the snowy path to meet his old friend from Topsail Island.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading “What time are them sliding craft due to slip their moorings on Jones’s Hill?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Why, hullo, cap,” exclaimed Rob, hastening down the snowy path to meet his old friend from Topsail Island.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
Hudgins
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From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
hullonoun
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Why, hullo, cap,” exclaimed Rob, hastening down the snowy path to meet his old friend from Topsail Island.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I thought I knew that song.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading “Why, hullo, cap,” exclaimed Rob, hastening down the snowy path to meet his old friend from Topsail Island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
Jones'snounUS /ˈdʒoʊnzɪz/
possessive form of “jones” — United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading “What time are them sliding craft due to slip their moorings on Jones’s Hill?”
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I thought I knew that song.
a boy or man
From this reading “Oh, the sea wot flows; _And_ the ship wot goes, _And_ the lad wot fears no dan-ger; _And_ the pleasant gale, _And_ the swelling sail, _And_ the lass wot loves a sail-or-r-r-!”
lassnounUS /læs/
a girl or young woman who is unmarried
From this reading “Oh, the sea wot flows; _And_ the ship wot goes, _And_ the lad wot fears no dan-ger; _And_ the pleasant gale, _And_ the swelling sail, _And_ the lass wot loves a sail-or-r-r-!”
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “Oh, the sea wot flows; _And_ the ship wot goes, _And_ the lad wot fears no dan-ger; _And_ the pleasant gale, _And_ the swelling sail, _And_ the lass wot loves a sail-or-r-r-!”
come together
From this reading “Why, hullo, cap,” exclaimed Rob, hastening down the snowy path to meet his old friend from Topsail Island.
mooringsnounUS /ˈmuːrɪŋz/
plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading “What time are them sliding craft due to slip their moorings on Jones’s Hill?”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
not any; not one
From this reading “Oh, the sea wot flows; _And_ the ship wot goes, _And_ the lad wot fears no dan-ger; _And_ the pleasant gale, _And_ the swelling sail, _And_ the lass wot loves a sail-or-r-r-!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, the sea wot flows; _And_ the ship wot goes, _And_ the lad wot fears no dan-ger; _And_ the pleasant gale, _And_ the swelling sail, _And_ the lass wot loves a sail-or-r-r-!”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
a course of conduct
From this reading “Why, hullo, cap,” exclaimed Rob, hastening down the snowy path to meet his old friend from Topsail Island.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “Oh, the sea wot flows; _And_ the ship wot goes, _And_ the lad wot fears no dan-ger; _And_ the pleasant gale, _And_ the swelling sail, _And_ the lass wot loves a sail-or-r-r-!”
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading “Oh, the sea wot flows; _And_ the ship wot goes, _And_ the lad wot fears no dan-ger; _And_ the pleasant gale, _And_ the swelling sail, _And_ the lass wot loves a sail-or-r-r-!”
sail-or-r-r
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From this reading “Oh, the sea wot flows; _And_ the ship wot goes, _And_ the lad wot fears no dan-ger; _And_ the pleasant gale, _And_ the swelling sail, _And_ the lass wot loves a sail-or-r-r-!”
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading “Oh, the sea wot flows; _And_ the ship wot goes, _And_ the lad wot fears no dan-ger; _And_ the pleasant gale, _And_ the swelling sail, _And_ the lass wot loves a sail-or-r-r-!”
transport commercially
From this reading “Oh, the sea wot flows; _And_ the ship wot goes, _And_ the lad wot fears no dan-ger; _And_ the pleasant gale, _And_ the swelling sail, _And_ the lass wot loves a sail-or-r-r-!”
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
slidingadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
being a smooth continuous motion
From this reading “What time are them sliding craft due to slip their moorings on Jones’s Hill?”
move stealthily
From this reading “What time are them sliding craft due to slip their moorings on Jones’s Hill?”
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading “Why, hullo, cap,” exclaimed Rob, hastening down the snowy path to meet his old friend from Topsail Island.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading “I thought I knew that song.
having a supporting base
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
swellingnounUS /ˈswelɪŋ/
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
From this reading “Oh, the sea wot flows; _And_ the ship wot goes, _And_ the lad wot fears no dan-ger; _And_ the pleasant gale, _And_ the swelling sail, _And_ the lass wot loves a sail-or-r-r-!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I thought I knew that song.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Oh, the sea wot flows; _And_ the ship wot goes, _And_ the lad wot fears no dan-ger; _And_ the pleasant gale, _And_ the swelling sail, _And_ the lass wot loves a sail-or-r-r-!”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “What time are them sliding craft due to slip their moorings on Jones’s Hill?”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “What time are them sliding craft due to slip their moorings on Jones’s Hill?”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I thought I knew that song.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “What time are them sliding craft due to slip their moorings on Jones’s Hill?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What time are them sliding craft due to slip their moorings on Jones’s Hill?”
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 “Why, hullo, cap,” exclaimed Rob, hastening down the snowy path to meet his old friend from Topsail Island.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What time are them sliding craft due to slip their moorings on Jones’s Hill?”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, hullo, cap,” exclaimed Rob, hastening down the snowy path to meet his old friend from Topsail Island.
wot
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From this reading “Oh, the sea wot flows; _And_ the ship wot goes, _And_ the lad wot fears no dan-ger; _And_ the pleasant gale, _And_ the swelling sail, _And_ the lass wot loves a sail-or-r-r-!”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Ahoy there, lad!” exclaimed the singer, bluff old Captain Hudgins, “bringing up all standing,” as he would have expressed it, in front of Rob Blake’s home on the morning of the Bob-sled Carnival.
