adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the fine, steady breeze blowing, by breakfast-time we were off the entrance to a pretty bight, where sail was shortened and the ship hove-to.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the distance from the beach was considerable, we could see numbers of canoes putting off, and soon they began to arrive.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Captain Count did not intend to anchor, for reasons of his own, he being assured that there was no need to do so.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the fine, steady breeze blowing, by breakfast-time we were off the entrance to a pretty bight, where sail was shortened and the ship hove-to.
arriveverbUS /ərˈaɪv/
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Although the distance from the beach was considerable, we could see numbers of canoes putting off, and soon they began to arrive.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Captain Count did not intend to anchor, for reasons of his own, he being assured that there was no need to do so.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
beachnounUS /biːtʃ/
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Although the distance from the beach was considerable, we could see numbers of canoes putting off, and soon they began to arrive.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Although the distance from the beach was considerable, we could see numbers of canoes putting off, and soon they began to arrive.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Captain Count did not intend to anchor, for reasons of his own, he being assured that there was no need to do so.
bightnounUS /baɪt/
a loop in a rope
From this reading With the fine, steady breeze blowing, by breakfast-time we were off the entrance to a pretty bight, where sail was shortened and the ship hove-to.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading With the fine, steady breeze blowing, by breakfast-time we were off the entrance to a pretty bight, where sail was shortened and the ship hove-to.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
breakfast-time
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With the fine, steady breeze blowing, by breakfast-time we were off the entrance to a pretty bight, where sail was shortened and the ship hove-to.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading With the fine, steady breeze blowing, by breakfast-time we were off the entrance to a pretty bight, where sail was shortened and the ship hove-to.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With the fine, steady breeze blowing, by breakfast-time we were off the entrance to a pretty bight, where sail was shortened and the ship hove-to.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Although the distance from the beach was considerable, we could see numbers of canoes putting off, and soon they began to arrive.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Count did not intend to anchor, for reasons of his own, he being assured that there was no need to do so.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although the distance from the beach was considerable, we could see numbers of canoes putting off, and soon they began to arrive.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although the distance from the beach was considerable, we could see numbers of canoes putting off, and soon they began to arrive.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Captain Count did not intend to anchor, for reasons of his own, he being assured that there was no need to do so.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Captain Count did not intend to anchor, for reasons of his own, he being assured that there was no need to do so.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Although the distance from the beach was considerable, we could see numbers of canoes putting off, and soon they began to arrive.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Captain Count did not intend to anchor, for reasons of his own, he being assured that there was no need to do so.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading With the fine, steady breeze blowing, by breakfast-time we were off the entrance to a pretty bight, where sail was shortened and the ship hove-to.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading With the fine, steady breeze blowing, by breakfast-time we were off the entrance to a pretty bight, where sail was shortened and the ship hove-to.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain Count did not intend to anchor, for reasons of his own, he being assured that there was no need to do so.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although the distance from the beach was considerable, we could see numbers of canoes putting off, and soon they began to arrive.
Futuna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Count did not intend to anchor, for reasons of his own, he being assured that there was no need to do so.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Count did not intend to anchor, for reasons of his own, he being assured that there was no need to do so.
hove-to
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With the fine, steady breeze blowing, by breakfast-time we were off the entrance to a pretty bight, where sail was shortened and the ship hove-to.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
intendverbUS /ˌɪnˈtend/
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Captain Count did not intend to anchor, for reasons of his own, he being assured that there was no need to do so.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Captain Count did not intend to anchor, for reasons of his own, he being assured that there was no need to do so.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Captain Count did not intend to anchor, for reasons of his own, he being assured that there was no need to do so.
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was there.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain Count did not intend to anchor, for reasons of his own, he being assured that there was no need to do so.
numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Although the distance from the beach was considerable, we could see numbers of canoes putting off, and soon they began to arrive.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With the fine, steady breeze blowing, by breakfast-time we were off the entrance to a pretty bight, where sail was shortened and the ship hove-to.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Captain Count did not intend to anchor, for reasons of his own, he being assured that there was no need to do so.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading With the fine, steady breeze blowing, by breakfast-time we were off the entrance to a pretty bight, where sail was shortened and the ship hove-to.
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Although the distance from the beach was considerable, we could see numbers of canoes putting off, and soon they began to arrive.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Captain Count did not intend to anchor, for reasons of his own, he being assured that there was no need to do so.
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
sailverbUS /seɪl/
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading With the fine, steady breeze blowing, by breakfast-time we were off the entrance to a pretty bight, where sail was shortened and the ship hove-to.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Although the distance from the beach was considerable, we could see numbers of canoes putting off, and soon they began to arrive.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading With the fine, steady breeze blowing, by breakfast-time we were off the entrance to a pretty bight, where sail was shortened and the ship hove-to.
shortenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtənd/
cut short
From this reading With the fine, steady breeze blowing, by breakfast-time we were off the entrance to a pretty bight, where sail was shortened and the ship hove-to.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Captain Count did not intend to anchor, for reasons of his own, he being assured that there was no need to do so.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Although the distance from the beach was considerable, we could see numbers of canoes putting off, and soon they began to arrive.
steadyverbUS /ˈstedi/
make steady
From this reading With the fine, steady breeze blowing, by breakfast-time we were off the entrance to a pretty bight, where sail was shortened and the ship hove-to.
SureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Captain Count did not intend to anchor, for reasons of his own, he being assured that there was no need to do so.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Captain Count did not intend to anchor, for reasons of his own, he being assured that there was no need to do so.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the distance from the beach was considerable, we could see numbers of canoes putting off, and soon they began to arrive.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the fine, steady breeze blowing, by breakfast-time we were off the entrance to a pretty bight, where sail was shortened and the ship hove-to.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the fine, steady breeze blowing, by breakfast-time we were off the entrance to a pretty bight, where sail was shortened and the ship hove-to.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading With the fine, steady breeze blowing, by breakfast-time we were off the entrance to a pretty bight, where sail was shortened and the ship hove-to.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With the fine, steady breeze blowing, by breakfast-time we were off the entrance to a pretty bight, where sail was shortened and the ship hove-to.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading With the fine, steady breeze blowing, by breakfast-time we were off the entrance to a pretty bight, where sail was shortened and the ship hove-to.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sure enough, in accordance with our expectations, break of day revealed the twin masses of Futuna ahead, some ten or fifteen miles away.
