used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
abdominaladjectiveUS /æbˈdɑːmənəl/
of or relating to or near the abdomen
From this reading Neeland really was one; no nausea born from the bad adjustment of that anatomical auricular gyroscope recently discovered in man ever disturbed his abdominal nerves.
adjustmentnounUS /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Neeland really was one; no nausea born from the bad adjustment of that anatomical auricular gyroscope recently discovered in man ever disturbed his abdominal nerves.
anatomicaladjectiveUS /ˌænəˈtɑːməkəl/
of or relating to the structure of the body
From this reading Neeland really was one; no nausea born from the bad adjustment of that anatomical auricular gyroscope recently discovered in man ever disturbed his abdominal nerves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The July weather had been magnificent--blue skies, a gentle wind, and a sea scarcely silvered by a comber.
AssortedadjectiveUS /əˈsɔːrtɪd/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
auricularadjective
of or relating to near the ear
From this reading Neeland really was one; no nausea born from the bad adjustment of that anatomical auricular gyroscope recently discovered in man ever disturbed his abdominal nerves.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Neeland really was one; no nausea born from the bad adjustment of that anatomical auricular gyroscope recently discovered in man ever disturbed his abdominal nerves.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The July weather had been magnificent--blue skies, a gentle wind, and a sea scarcely silvered by a comber.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
billowsnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The July weather had been magnificent--blue skies, a gentle wind, and a sea scarcely silvered by a comber.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
brought into existence
From this reading Everybody pervaded the decks morning, noon, and evening; the most squeamish recovered confidence in twenty-four hours; and every constitutional lubber concluded he was a born sailor.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The July weather had been magnificent--blue skies, a gentle wind, and a sea scarcely silvered by a comber.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
Carey's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
chickensnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
combernounUS /ˈkoʊmər/
a person who separates and straightens the fibers of cotton or wool
From this reading The July weather had been magnificent--blue skies, a gentle wind, and a sea scarcely silvered by a comber.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Everybody pervaded the decks morning, noon, and evening; the most squeamish recovered confidence in twenty-four hours; and every constitutional lubber concluded he was a born sailor.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Everybody pervaded the decks morning, noon, and evening; the most squeamish recovered confidence in twenty-four hours; and every constitutional lubber concluded he was a born sailor.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading Everybody pervaded the decks morning, noon, and evening; the most squeamish recovered confidence in twenty-four hours; and every constitutional lubber concluded he was a born sailor.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Everybody pervaded the decks morning, noon, and evening; the most squeamish recovered confidence in twenty-four hours; and every constitutional lubber concluded he was a born sailor.
denizensnounUS /ˈdenəzənz/
plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Neeland really was one; no nausea born from the bad adjustment of that anatomical auricular gyroscope recently discovered in man ever disturbed his abdominal nerves.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Neeland really was one; no nausea born from the bad adjustment of that anatomical auricular gyroscope recently discovered in man ever disturbed his abdominal nerves.
dolphinsnounUS /ˈdɑːlfənz/
plural of “dolphin” — large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
divisible by two
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Everybody pervaded the decks morning, noon, and evening; the most squeamish recovered confidence in twenty-four hours; and every constitutional lubber concluded he was a born sailor.
at any time
From this reading Neeland really was one; no nausea born from the bad adjustment of that anatomical auricular gyroscope recently discovered in man ever disturbed his abdominal nerves.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Everybody pervaded the decks morning, noon, and evening; the most squeamish recovered confidence in twenty-four hours; and every constitutional lubber concluded he was a born sailor.
every person
From this reading Everybody pervaded the decks morning, noon, and evening; the most squeamish recovered confidence in twenty-four hours; and every constitutional lubber concluded he was a born sailor.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
flip-flaps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Neeland really was one; no nausea born from the bad adjustment of that anatomical auricular gyroscope recently discovered in man ever disturbed his abdominal nerves.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The July weather had been magnificent--blue skies, a gentle wind, and a sea scarcely silvered by a comber.
gullsnounUS /ɡʌlz/
plural of “gull” — a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
gyroscopenounUS /ˈdʒaɪrəskoʊp/
rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction
From this reading Neeland really was one; no nausea born from the bad adjustment of that anatomical auricular gyroscope recently discovered in man ever disturbed his abdominal nerves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The July weather had been magnificent--blue skies, a gentle wind, and a sea scarcely silvered by a comber.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everybody pervaded the decks morning, noon, and evening; the most squeamish recovered confidence in twenty-four hours; and every constitutional lubber concluded he was a born sailor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Everybody pervaded the decks morning, noon, and evening; the most squeamish recovered confidence in twenty-four hours; and every constitutional lubber concluded he was a born sailor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading The July weather had been magnificent--blue skies, a gentle wind, and a sea scarcely silvered by a comber.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
lubbernounUS /ˈlʌbər/
an awkward stupid person
From this reading Everybody pervaded the decks morning, noon, and evening; the most squeamish recovered confidence in twenty-four hours; and every constitutional lubber concluded he was a born sailor.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The July weather had been magnificent--blue skies, a gentle wind, and a sea scarcely silvered by a comber.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Neeland really was one; no nausea born from the bad adjustment of that anatomical auricular gyroscope recently discovered in man ever disturbed his abdominal nerves.
mid-ocean
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Everybody pervaded the decks morning, noon, and evening; the most squeamish recovered confidence in twenty-four hours; and every constitutional lubber concluded he was a born sailor.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Everybody pervaded the decks morning, noon, and evening; the most squeamish recovered confidence in twenty-four hours; and every constitutional lubber concluded he was a born sailor.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
nauseanounUS /ˈnɔːziə/
the state that precedes vomiting
From this reading Neeland really was one; no nausea born from the bad adjustment of that anatomical auricular gyroscope recently discovered in man ever disturbed his abdominal nerves.
Neeland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Neeland really was one; no nausea born from the bad adjustment of that anatomical auricular gyroscope recently discovered in man ever disturbed his abdominal nerves.
not any; not one
From this reading Neeland really was one; no nausea born from the bad adjustment of that anatomical auricular gyroscope recently discovered in man ever disturbed his abdominal nerves.
no person; not anyone
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
the middle of the day
From this reading Everybody pervaded the decks morning, noon, and evening; the most squeamish recovered confidence in twenty-four hours; and every constitutional lubber concluded he was a born sailor.
obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/
force somebody to do something
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Neeland really was one; no nausea born from the bad adjustment of that anatomical auricular gyroscope recently discovered in man ever disturbed his abdominal nerves.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading Everybody pervaded the decks morning, noon, and evening; the most squeamish recovered confidence in twenty-four hours; and every constitutional lubber concluded he was a born sailor.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Neeland really was one; no nausea born from the bad adjustment of that anatomical auricular gyroscope recently discovered in man ever disturbed his abdominal nerves.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Neeland really was one; no nausea born from the bad adjustment of that anatomical auricular gyroscope recently discovered in man ever disturbed his abdominal nerves.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Everybody pervaded the decks morning, noon, and evening; the most squeamish recovered confidence in twenty-four hours; and every constitutional lubber concluded he was a born sailor.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Everybody pervaded the decks morning, noon, and evening; the most squeamish recovered confidence in twenty-four hours; and every constitutional lubber concluded he was a born sailor.
only a very short time before
From this reading The July weather had been magnificent--blue skies, a gentle wind, and a sea scarcely silvered by a comber.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The July weather had been magnificent--blue skies, a gentle wind, and a sea scarcely silvered by a comber.
silvered
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From this reading The July weather had been magnificent--blue skies, a gentle wind, and a sea scarcely silvered by a comber.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The July weather had been magnificent--blue skies, a gentle wind, and a sea scarcely silvered by a comber.
skimmedadjectiveUS /skɪmd/
used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
SKIRTnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
squeamishadjectiveUS /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/
excessively fastidious and easily disgusted
From this reading Everybody pervaded the decks morning, noon, and evening; the most squeamish recovered confidence in twenty-four hours; and every constitutional lubber concluded he was a born sailor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
traditionaladjectiveUS /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
consisting of or derived from tradition
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading Everybody pervaded the decks morning, noon, and evening; the most squeamish recovered confidence in twenty-four hours; and every constitutional lubber concluded he was a born sailor.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
vaudevillenounUS /ˈvɑːdvɪl/
a variety show with songs and comic acts etc.
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
Volhynia
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From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
wateryadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/
filled with water
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The July weather had been magnificent--blue skies, a gentle wind, and a sea scarcely silvered by a comber.
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading Assorted denizens of the Atlantic took part in the traditional vaudeville performance for the benefit of the _Volhynia_ passengers; gulls followed the wake to mid-ocean; Mother Carey's chickens skimmed the baby billows; dolphins turned watery flip-flaps under the bows; and even a distant whale consented to oblige.
a Caucasian
From this reading A WHITE SKIRT It was in mid-ocean that Neeland finally came to the conclusion that nobody on board the _Volhynia_ was likely to bother him or his box.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The July weather had been magnificent--blue skies, a gentle wind, and a sea scarcely silvered by a comber.
