adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I'd know her among a thousand," Rob assured him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Have I clapped deadlights on my optics, or am I gone plumb locoed?" bellowed the amazed captain, as he saw the little craft dancing lightly on the sunny waters.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading "Have I clapped deadlights on my optics, or am I gone plumb locoed?" bellowed the amazed captain, as he saw the little craft dancing lightly on the sunny waters.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I'd know her among a thousand," Rob assured him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are certainly not mistaken in supposing that is your boat.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading I'd know her among a thousand," Rob assured him.
astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
bellowedverbUS /ˈbeloʊd/
past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading "Have I clapped deadlights on my optics, or am I gone plumb locoed?" bellowed the amazed captain, as he saw the little craft dancing lightly on the sunny waters.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "You are certainly not mistaken in supposing that is your boat.
clappedverbUS /klæpt/
inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly
From this reading "Have I clapped deadlights on my optics, or am I gone plumb locoed?" bellowed the amazed captain, as he saw the little craft dancing lightly on the sunny waters.
craftnounUS /kræft/
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading "Have I clapped deadlights on my optics, or am I gone plumb locoed?" bellowed the amazed captain, as he saw the little craft dancing lightly on the sunny waters.
deadlights
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Have I clapped deadlights on my optics, or am I gone plumb locoed?" bellowed the amazed captain, as he saw the little craft dancing lightly on the sunny waters.
dorynounUS /ˈdɔːri/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Have I clapped deadlights on my optics, or am I gone plumb locoed?" bellowed the amazed captain, as he saw the little craft dancing lightly on the sunny waters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have I clapped deadlights on my optics, or am I gone plumb locoed?" bellowed the amazed captain, as he saw the little craft dancing lightly on the sunny waters.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Have I clapped deadlights on my optics, or am I gone plumb locoed?" bellowed the amazed captain, as he saw the little craft dancing lightly on the sunny waters.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I'd know her among a thousand," Rob assured him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Have I clapped deadlights on my optics, or am I gone plumb locoed?" bellowed the amazed captain, as he saw the little craft dancing lightly on the sunny waters.
I'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'd know her among a thousand," Rob assured him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You are certainly not mistaken in supposing that is your boat.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I'd know her among a thousand," Rob assured him.
LnounUS /el/
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
lightlyadverbUS /ˈlaɪtli/
without good reason
From this reading "Have I clapped deadlights on my optics, or am I gone plumb locoed?" bellowed the amazed captain, as he saw the little craft dancing lightly on the sunny waters.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Have I clapped deadlights on my optics, or am I gone plumb locoed?" bellowed the amazed captain, as he saw the little craft dancing lightly on the sunny waters.
locoed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Have I clapped deadlights on my optics, or am I gone plumb locoed?" bellowed the amazed captain, as he saw the little craft dancing lightly on the sunny waters.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
mistakenadjectiveUS /mɪˈsteɪkən/
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading "You are certainly not mistaken in supposing that is your boat.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Have I clapped deadlights on my optics, or am I gone plumb locoed?" bellowed the amazed captain, as he saw the little craft dancing lightly on the sunny waters.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You are certainly not mistaken in supposing that is your boat.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Have I clapped deadlights on my optics, or am I gone plumb locoed?" bellowed the amazed captain, as he saw the little craft dancing lightly on the sunny waters.
opticsnounUS /ˈɑːptɪks/
the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
From this reading "Have I clapped deadlights on my optics, or am I gone plumb locoed?" bellowed the amazed captain, as he saw the little craft dancing lightly on the sunny waters.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Have I clapped deadlights on my optics, or am I gone plumb locoed?" bellowed the amazed captain, as he saw the little craft dancing lightly on the sunny waters.
plumbverbUS /plʌm/
measure the depth of something
From this reading "Have I clapped deadlights on my optics, or am I gone plumb locoed?" bellowed the amazed captain, as he saw the little craft dancing lightly on the sunny waters.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
RobverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
sailor'snounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading "Have I clapped deadlights on my optics, or am I gone plumb locoed?" bellowed the amazed captain, as he saw the little craft dancing lightly on the sunny waters.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
STOLENverbUS /ˈstoʊlən/
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "Have I clapped deadlights on my optics, or am I gone plumb locoed?" bellowed the amazed captain, as he saw the little craft dancing lightly on the sunny waters.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading "You are certainly not mistaken in supposing that is your boat.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading I'd know her among a thousand," Rob assured him.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
UNIFORMSnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
water-front
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STOLEN UNIFORMS Rob and his old friend lost no time the next morning in getting down to the water-front to make inquiries about the captain's missing boat.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading "Have I clapped deadlights on my optics, or am I gone plumb locoed?" bellowed the amazed captain, as he saw the little craft dancing lightly on the sunny waters.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading To their astonishment, however, almost the first craft that caught their eyes as they arrived at the L wharf to begin their search was the old sailor's motor dory, to all appearances in exactly the same position she had occupied the preceding night when the captain moored her.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are certainly not mistaken in supposing that is your boat.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are certainly not mistaken in supposing that is your boat.
