adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For all practical purposes she becomes a humdrum merchantman in haste to reach her final port of discharge, and get rid of her cargo.
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 For all practical purposes she becomes a humdrum merchantman in haste to reach her final port of discharge, and get rid of her cargo.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As soon as we get to sea we shall turn-to and heave that ancient fabric of bricks and mortar--always a queer-looking erection to be cumbering a ship's deck--piecemeal over the side.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And now the cruise of the good old whaling barque CACHALOT, as far as whaling is concerned, comes to an end.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading As soon as we get to sea we shall turn-to and heave that ancient fabric of bricks and mortar--always a queer-looking erection to be cumbering a ship's deck--piecemeal over the side.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now the cruise of the good old whaling barque CACHALOT, as far as whaling is concerned, comes to an end.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading No more will she loiter and pry around anything and everything, from an island to a balk of drift-wood, that comes in her way, knowing not the meaning of "waste of time."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The "crow's-nests" are dismantled, taut topgallant-masts sent up, and royal yards crossed.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading No more will she loiter and pry around anything and everything, from an island to a balk of drift-wood, that comes in her way, knowing not the meaning of "waste of time."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And now the cruise of the good old whaling barque CACHALOT, as far as whaling is concerned, comes to an end.
balkverbUS /bɔːk/
refuse to comply
From this reading No more will she loiter and pry around anything and everything, from an island to a balk of drift-wood, that comes in her way, knowing not the meaning of "waste of time."
barquenoun
a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts
From this reading And now the cruise of the good old whaling barque CACHALOT, as far as whaling is concerned, comes to an end.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As soon as we get to sea we shall turn-to and heave that ancient fabric of bricks and mortar--always a queer-looking erection to be cumbering a ship's deck--piecemeal over the side.
becomesverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading For all practical purposes she becomes a humdrum merchantman in haste to reach her final port of discharge, and get rid of her cargo.
bricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading As soon as we get to sea we shall turn-to and heave that ancient fabric of bricks and mortar--always a queer-looking erection to be cumbering a ship's deck--piecemeal over the side.
CACHALOTnoun
large whale with a large cavity in the head containing spermaceti and oil; also a source of ambergris
From this reading And now the cruise of the good old whaling barque CACHALOT, as far as whaling is concerned, comes to an end.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading For all practical purposes she becomes a humdrum merchantman in haste to reach her final port of discharge, and get rid of her cargo.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading And now the cruise of the good old whaling barque CACHALOT, as far as whaling is concerned, comes to an end.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading And now the cruise of the good old whaling barque CACHALOT, as far as whaling is concerned, comes to an end.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading The "crow's-nests" are dismantled, taut topgallant-masts sent up, and royal yards crossed.
crow's-nests
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From this reading The "crow's-nests" are dismantled, taut topgallant-masts sent up, and royal yards crossed.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading And now the cruise of the good old whaling barque CACHALOT, as far as whaling is concerned, comes to an end.
cumbering
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From this reading As soon as we get to sea we shall turn-to and heave that ancient fabric of bricks and mortar--always a queer-looking erection to be cumbering a ship's deck--piecemeal over the side.
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading As soon as we get to sea we shall turn-to and heave that ancient fabric of bricks and mortar--always a queer-looking erection to be cumbering a ship's deck--piecemeal over the side.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading For all practical purposes she becomes a humdrum merchantman in haste to reach her final port of discharge, and get rid of her cargo.
dismantledadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmæntəld/
torn down and broken up
From this reading The "crow's-nests" are dismantled, taut topgallant-masts sent up, and royal yards crossed.
drift-wood
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From this reading No more will she loiter and pry around anything and everything, from an island to a balk of drift-wood, that comes in her way, knowing not the meaning of "waste of time."
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading And now the cruise of the good old whaling barque CACHALOT, as far as whaling is concerned, comes to an end.
erectionnounUS /ɪˈrekʃən/
an erect penis
From this reading As soon as we get to sea we shall turn-to and heave that ancient fabric of bricks and mortar--always a queer-looking erection to be cumbering a ship's deck--piecemeal over the side.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading No more will she loiter and pry around anything and everything, from an island to a balk of drift-wood, that comes in her way, knowing not the meaning of "waste of time."
fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading As soon as we get to sea we shall turn-to and heave that ancient fabric of bricks and mortar--always a queer-looking erection to be cumbering a ship's deck--piecemeal over the side.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And now the cruise of the good old whaling barque CACHALOT, as far as whaling is concerned, comes to an end.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading For all practical purposes she becomes a humdrum merchantman in haste to reach her final port of discharge, and get rid of her cargo.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For all practical purposes she becomes a humdrum merchantman in haste to reach her final port of discharge, and get rid of her cargo.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No more will she loiter and pry around anything and everything, from an island to a balk of drift-wood, that comes in her way, knowing not the meaning of "waste of time."
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading For all practical purposes she becomes a humdrum merchantman in haste to reach her final port of discharge, and get rid of her cargo.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And now the cruise of the good old whaling barque CACHALOT, as far as whaling is concerned, comes to an end.
hastenounUS /heɪst/
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading For all practical purposes she becomes a humdrum merchantman in haste to reach her final port of discharge, and get rid of her cargo.
heaveverbUS /hiːv/
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading As soon as we get to sea we shall turn-to and heave that ancient fabric of bricks and mortar--always a queer-looking erection to be cumbering a ship's deck--piecemeal over the side.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For all practical purposes she becomes a humdrum merchantman in haste to reach her final port of discharge, and get rid of her cargo.
humdrumadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmdrʌm/
not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
From this reading For all practical purposes she becomes a humdrum merchantman in haste to reach her final port of discharge, and get rid of her cargo.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For all practical purposes she becomes a humdrum merchantman in haste to reach her final port of discharge, and get rid of her cargo.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And now the cruise of the good old whaling barque CACHALOT, as far as whaling is concerned, comes to an end.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading No more will she loiter and pry around anything and everything, from an island to a balk of drift-wood, that comes in her way, knowing not the meaning of "waste of time."
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading No more will she loiter and pry around anything and everything, from an island to a balk of drift-wood, that comes in her way, knowing not the meaning of "waste of time."
loiterverbUS /ˈlɔɪtər/
be about
From this reading No more will she loiter and pry around anything and everything, from an island to a balk of drift-wood, that comes in her way, knowing not the meaning of "waste of time."
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading No more will she loiter and pry around anything and everything, from an island to a balk of drift-wood, that comes in her way, knowing not the meaning of "waste of time."
merchantmannoun
a cargo ship
From this reading For all practical purposes she becomes a humdrum merchantman in haste to reach her final port of discharge, and get rid of her cargo.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No more will she loiter and pry around anything and everything, from an island to a balk of drift-wood, that comes in her way, knowing not the meaning of "waste of time."
mortarnounUS /ˈmɔːrtər/
a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
From this reading As soon as we get to sea we shall turn-to and heave that ancient fabric of bricks and mortar--always a queer-looking erection to be cumbering a ship's deck--piecemeal over the side.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No more will she loiter and pry around anything and everything, from an island to a balk of drift-wood, that comes in her way, knowing not the meaning of "waste of time."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No more will she loiter and pry around anything and everything, from an island to a balk of drift-wood, that comes in her way, knowing not the meaning of "waste of time."
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now the cruise of the good old whaling barque CACHALOT, as far as whaling is concerned, comes to an end.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And now the cruise of the good old whaling barque CACHALOT, as far as whaling is concerned, comes to an end.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And now the cruise of the good old whaling barque CACHALOT, as far as whaling is concerned, comes to an end.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As soon as we get to sea we shall turn-to and heave that ancient fabric of bricks and mortar--always a queer-looking erection to be cumbering a ship's deck--piecemeal over the side.
piecemealadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsmiːl/
one thing at a time
From this reading As soon as we get to sea we shall turn-to and heave that ancient fabric of bricks and mortar--always a queer-looking erection to be cumbering a ship's deck--piecemeal over the side.
portnounUS /pɔːrt/
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading For all practical purposes she becomes a humdrum merchantman in haste to reach her final port of discharge, and get rid of her cargo.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading For all practical purposes she becomes a humdrum merchantman in haste to reach her final port of discharge, and get rid of her cargo.
pryverbUS /praɪ/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading No more will she loiter and pry around anything and everything, from an island to a balk of drift-wood, that comes in her way, knowing not the meaning of "waste of time."
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For all practical purposes she becomes a humdrum merchantman in haste to reach her final port of discharge, and get rid of her cargo.
queer-looking
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From this reading As soon as we get to sea we shall turn-to and heave that ancient fabric of bricks and mortar--always a queer-looking erection to be cumbering a ship's deck--piecemeal over the side.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading For all practical purposes she becomes a humdrum merchantman in haste to reach her final port of discharge, and get rid of her cargo.
ridverbUS /rɪd/
relieve from
From this reading For all practical purposes she becomes a humdrum merchantman in haste to reach her final port of discharge, and get rid of her cargo.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The "crow's-nests" are dismantled, taut topgallant-masts sent up, and royal yards crossed.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading As soon as we get to sea we shall turn-to and heave that ancient fabric of bricks and mortar--always a queer-looking erection to be cumbering a ship's deck--piecemeal over the side.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The "crow's-nests" are dismantled, taut topgallant-masts sent up, and royal yards crossed.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading As soon as we get to sea we shall turn-to and heave that ancient fabric of bricks and mortar--always a queer-looking erection to be cumbering a ship's deck--piecemeal over the side.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For all practical purposes she becomes a humdrum merchantman in haste to reach her final port of discharge, and get rid of her cargo.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading As soon as we get to sea we shall turn-to and heave that ancient fabric of bricks and mortar--always a queer-looking erection to be cumbering a ship's deck--piecemeal over the side.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As soon as we get to sea we shall turn-to and heave that ancient fabric of bricks and mortar--always a queer-looking erection to be cumbering a ship's deck--piecemeal over the side.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading As soon as we get to sea we shall turn-to and heave that ancient fabric of bricks and mortar--always a queer-looking erection to be cumbering a ship's deck--piecemeal over the side.
tautadjectiveUS /tɔːt/
pulled or drawn tight
From this reading The "crow's-nests" are dismantled, taut topgallant-masts sent up, and royal yards crossed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No more will she loiter and pry around anything and everything, from an island to a balk of drift-wood, that comes in her way, knowing not the meaning of "waste of time."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And now the cruise of the good old whaling barque CACHALOT, as far as whaling is concerned, comes to an end.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading No more will she loiter and pry around anything and everything, from an island to a balk of drift-wood, that comes in her way, knowing not the meaning of "waste of time."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And now the cruise of the good old whaling barque CACHALOT, as far as whaling is concerned, comes to an end.
topgallant-masts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The "crow's-nests" are dismantled, taut topgallant-masts sent up, and royal yards crossed.
turn-to
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as we get to sea we shall turn-to and heave that ancient fabric of bricks and mortar--always a queer-looking erection to be cumbering a ship's deck--piecemeal over the side.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The "crow's-nests" are dismantled, taut topgallant-masts sent up, and royal yards crossed.
wastenounUS /weɪst/
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading No more will she loiter and pry around anything and everything, from an island to a balk of drift-wood, that comes in her way, knowing not the meaning of "waste of time."
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading No more will she loiter and pry around anything and everything, from an island to a balk of drift-wood, that comes in her way, knowing not the meaning of "waste of time."
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As soon as we get to sea we shall turn-to and heave that ancient fabric of bricks and mortar--always a queer-looking erection to be cumbering a ship's deck--piecemeal over the side.
whalingverbUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “whale” — hunt for whales
From this reading And now the cruise of the good old whaling barque CACHALOT, as far as whaling is concerned, comes to an end.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading No more will she loiter and pry around anything and everything, from an island to a balk of drift-wood, that comes in her way, knowing not the meaning of "waste of time."
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The "crow's-nests" are dismantled, taut topgallant-masts sent up, and royal yards crossed.
