used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THAT night it blew half a gale.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At about one o'clock in the morning, Peter was roused by the _Thetis_ grinding against the piles of the stage close to which she was moored.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading At about one o'clock in the morning, Peter was roused by the _Thetis_ grinding against the piles of the stage close to which she was moored.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At about one o'clock in the morning, Peter was roused by the _Thetis_ grinding against the piles of the stage close to which she was moored.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading Secure in a sheltered berth the Sea Scouts could make light of the elements, thankful that they were not "caught out" in the open sea.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading THAT night it blew half a gale.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At about one o'clock in the morning, Peter was roused by the _Thetis_ grinding against the piles of the stage close to which she was moored.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Secure in a sheltered berth the Sea Scouts could make light of the elements, thankful that they were not "caught out" in the open sea.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading At about one o'clock in the morning, Peter was roused by the _Thetis_ grinding against the piles of the stage close to which she was moored.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Secure in a sheltered berth the Sea Scouts could make light of the elements, thankful that they were not "caught out" in the open sea.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Evidently her quarter-warp had dragged the kedge.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Secure in a sheltered berth the Sea Scouts could make light of the elements, thankful that they were not "caught out" in the open sea.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently her quarter-warp had dragged the kedge.
start firing a weapon
From this reading FIRE!
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading THAT night it blew half a gale.
grindingnounUS /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
material resulting from the process of grinding
From this reading At about one o'clock in the morning, Peter was roused by the _Thetis_ grinding against the piles of the stage close to which she was moored.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Evidently her quarter-warp had dragged the kedge.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THAT night it blew half a gale.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Evidently her quarter-warp had dragged the kedge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Secure in a sheltered berth the Sea Scouts could make light of the elements, thankful that they were not "caught out" in the open sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THAT night it blew half a gale.
kedge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evidently her quarter-warp had dragged the kedge.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Secure in a sheltered berth the Sea Scouts could make light of the elements, thankful that they were not "caught out" in the open sea.
engage in
From this reading Secure in a sheltered berth the Sea Scouts could make light of the elements, thankful that they were not "caught out" in the open sea.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading At about one o'clock in the morning, Peter was roused by the _Thetis_ grinding against the piles of the stage close to which she was moored.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At about one o'clock in the morning, Peter was roused by the _Thetis_ grinding against the piles of the stage close to which she was moored.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THAT night it blew half a gale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Secure in a sheltered berth the Sea Scouts could make light of the elements, thankful that they were not "caught out" in the open sea.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At about one o'clock in the morning, Peter was roused by the _Thetis_ grinding against the piles of the stage close to which she was moored.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Secure in a sheltered berth the Sea Scouts could make light of the elements, thankful that they were not "caught out" in the open sea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At about one o'clock in the morning, Peter was roused by the _Thetis_ grinding against the piles of the stage close to which she was moored.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Secure in a sheltered berth the Sea Scouts could make light of the elements, thankful that they were not "caught out" in the open sea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Secure in a sheltered berth the Sea Scouts could make light of the elements, thankful that they were not "caught out" in the open sea.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading At about one o'clock in the morning, Peter was roused by the _Thetis_ grinding against the piles of the stage close to which she was moored.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading At about one o'clock in the morning, Peter was roused by the _Thetis_ grinding against the piles of the stage close to which she was moored.
quarter-warp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evidently her quarter-warp had dragged the kedge.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading At about one o'clock in the morning, Peter was roused by the _Thetis_ grinding against the piles of the stage close to which she was moored.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Secure in a sheltered berth the Sea Scouts could make light of the elements, thankful that they were not "caught out" in the open sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Secure in a sheltered berth the Sea Scouts could make light of the elements, thankful that they were not "caught out" in the open sea.
get by special effort
From this reading Secure in a sheltered berth the Sea Scouts could make light of the elements, thankful that they were not "caught out" in the open sea.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At about one o'clock in the morning, Peter was roused by the _Thetis_ grinding against the piles of the stage close to which she was moored.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading Secure in a sheltered berth the Sea Scouts could make light of the elements, thankful that they were not "caught out" in the open sea.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading At about one o'clock in the morning, Peter was roused by the _Thetis_ grinding against the piles of the stage close to which she was moored.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Secure in a sheltered berth the Sea Scouts could make light of the elements, thankful that they were not "caught out" in the open sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THAT night it blew half a gale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Secure in a sheltered berth the Sea Scouts could make light of the elements, thankful that they were not "caught out" in the open sea.
ThetisnounUS /ˈθiːtəs/
(Greek mythology) one of the 50 Nereids; mother of Achilles by Peleus
From this reading At about one o'clock in the morning, Peter was roused by the _Thetis_ grinding against the piles of the stage close to which she was moored.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Secure in a sheltered berth the Sea Scouts could make light of the elements, thankful that they were not "caught out" in the open sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At about one o'clock in the morning, Peter was roused by the _Thetis_ grinding against the piles of the stage close to which she was moored.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At about one o'clock in the morning, Peter was roused by the _Thetis_ grinding against the piles of the stage close to which she was moored.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Secure in a sheltered berth the Sea Scouts could make light of the elements, thankful that they were not "caught out" in the open sea.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At about one o'clock in the morning, Peter was roused by the _Thetis_ grinding against the piles of the stage close to which she was moored.
