used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She answered "No." I said nothing, not being sure myself, and was unwilling to intrude upon the four men standing to windward by asking for the telescope.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading She answered "No." I said nothing, not being sure myself, and was unwilling to intrude upon the four men standing to windward by asking for the telescope.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked Imogene if she saw it.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading She answered "No." I said nothing, not being sure myself, and was unwilling to intrude upon the four men standing to windward by asking for the telescope.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading On board our ship they had set the sprit-topsail, and the forward part of the dull, time-eaten, rugged old vessel resembled a Chinese kite.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She answered "No." I said nothing, not being sure myself, and was unwilling to intrude upon the four men standing to windward by asking for the telescope.
CENTAURnounUS /ˈsentɔːr/
(classical mythology) a mythical being that is half man and half horse
From this reading THE CENTAUR FLIES FROM US.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading On board our ship they had set the sprit-topsail, and the forward part of the dull, time-eaten, rugged old vessel resembled a Chinese kite.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading On board our ship they had set the sprit-topsail, and the forward part of the dull, time-eaten, rugged old vessel resembled a Chinese kite.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
FLIESnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading THE CENTAUR FLIES FROM US.
moving swiftly
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She answered "No." I said nothing, not being sure myself, and was unwilling to intrude upon the four men standing to windward by asking for the telescope.
fore-royal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading On board our ship they had set the sprit-topsail, and the forward part of the dull, time-eaten, rugged old vessel resembled a Chinese kite.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading She answered "No." I said nothing, not being sure myself, and was unwilling to intrude upon the four men standing to windward by asking for the telescope.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CENTAUR FLIES FROM US.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I asked Imogene if she saw it.
Imogene
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I asked Imogene if she saw it.
intrudeverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːd/
enter uninvited
From this reading She answered "No." I said nothing, not being sure myself, and was unwilling to intrude upon the four men standing to windward by asking for the telescope.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I asked Imogene if she saw it.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
kitenounUS /kaɪt/
a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
From this reading On board our ship they had set the sprit-topsail, and the forward part of the dull, time-eaten, rugged old vessel resembled a Chinese kite.
mastheadnounUS /ˈmæsthed/
a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
the force of workers available
From this reading She answered "No." I said nothing, not being sure myself, and was unwilling to intrude upon the four men standing to windward by asking for the telescope.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading She answered "No." I said nothing, not being sure myself, and was unwilling to intrude upon the four men standing to windward by asking for the telescope.
not any; not one
From this reading She answered "No." I said nothing, not being sure myself, and was unwilling to intrude upon the four men standing to windward by asking for the telescope.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She answered "No." I said nothing, not being sure myself, and was unwilling to intrude upon the four men standing to windward by asking for the telescope.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On board our ship they had set the sprit-topsail, and the forward part of the dull, time-eaten, rugged old vessel resembled a Chinese kite.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On board our ship they had set the sprit-topsail, and the forward part of the dull, time-eaten, rugged old vessel resembled a Chinese kite.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On board our ship they had set the sprit-topsail, and the forward part of the dull, time-eaten, rugged old vessel resembled a Chinese kite.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On board our ship they had set the sprit-topsail, and the forward part of the dull, time-eaten, rugged old vessel resembled a Chinese kite.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading On board our ship they had set the sprit-topsail, and the forward part of the dull, time-eaten, rugged old vessel resembled a Chinese kite.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading On board our ship they had set the sprit-topsail, and the forward part of the dull, time-eaten, rugged old vessel resembled a Chinese kite.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She answered "No." I said nothing, not being sure myself, and was unwilling to intrude upon the four men standing to windward by asking for the telescope.
cut with a saw
From this reading I asked Imogene if she saw it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On board our ship they had set the sprit-topsail, and the forward part of the dull, time-eaten, rugged old vessel resembled a Chinese kite.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I asked Imogene if she saw it.
transport commercially
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
sprit-topsail
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On board our ship they had set the sprit-topsail, and the forward part of the dull, time-eaten, rugged old vessel resembled a Chinese kite.
having a supporting base
From this reading She answered "No." I said nothing, not being sure myself, and was unwilling to intrude upon the four men standing to windward by asking for the telescope.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She answered "No." I said nothing, not being sure myself, and was unwilling to intrude upon the four men standing to windward by asking for the telescope.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading She answered "No." I said nothing, not being sure myself, and was unwilling to intrude upon the four men standing to windward by asking for the telescope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CENTAUR FLIES FROM US.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On board our ship they had set the sprit-topsail, and the forward part of the dull, time-eaten, rugged old vessel resembled a Chinese kite.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
time-eaten
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On board our ship they had set the sprit-topsail, and the forward part of the dull, time-eaten, rugged old vessel resembled a Chinese kite.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She answered "No." I said nothing, not being sure myself, and was unwilling to intrude upon the four men standing to windward by asking for the telescope.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading She answered "No." I said nothing, not being sure myself, and was unwilling to intrude upon the four men standing to windward by asking for the telescope.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She answered "No." I said nothing, not being sure myself, and was unwilling to intrude upon the four men standing to windward by asking for the telescope.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE CENTAUR FLIES FROM US.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading On board our ship they had set the sprit-topsail, and the forward part of the dull, time-eaten, rugged old vessel resembled a Chinese kite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She answered "No." I said nothing, not being sure myself, and was unwilling to intrude upon the four men standing to windward by asking for the telescope.
at the time that
From this reading Now the Dutch flag had not been flying twenty minutes when, my sight being keen, I thought I could perceive something resembling a colour at the fore-royal masthead of the ship.
windwardnounUS /ˈwɪndwərd/
the direction from which the wind is coming
From this reading She answered "No." I said nothing, not being sure myself, and was unwilling to intrude upon the four men standing to windward by asking for the telescope.
