used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
confined by bonds
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
the act of breaking something
From this reading BREAKING TWO ROOKIES.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
bulldogsnounUS /ˈbʊldɔːɡz/
plural of “bulldog” — a sturdy thickset short-haired breed with a large head and strong undershot lower jaw; developed originally in England for bull baiting
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Ned regarded his chum with a smile at the other's woe-begone look.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
DreadnoughtnounUS /ˈdrednɔːt/
battleship that has big guns all of the same caliber
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
fleecyadjectiveUS /ˈfliːsi/
(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
foamyadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmi/
producing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva from exhaustion or disease
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
fore-deck
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From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
GuantanamonounUS /ˌɡwɑːnˈtɑːnəmoʊ/
a city in southeastern Cuba; site of a United States naval base
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
to a considerable degree
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
Herc's
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From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ned regarded his chum with a smile at the other's woe-begone look.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
leviathannounUS /ləˈvaɪəθən/
the largest or most massive thing of its kind
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ned regarded his chum with a smile at the other's woe-begone look.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
ManhattannounUS /mænˈhætən/
one of the five boroughs of New York City
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
Ned
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From this reading Ned regarded his chum with a smile at the other's woe-begone look.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
other's
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From this reading Ned regarded his chum with a smile at the other's woe-begone look.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
reelingverbUS /ˈriːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Ned regarded his chum with a smile at the other's woe-begone look.
ROOKIESnounUS /ˈrʊkiz/
plural of “rookie” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading BREAKING TWO ROOKIES.
ruddy-headed
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From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
scurryingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
transport commercially
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Ned regarded his chum with a smile at the other's woe-begone look.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
swellsnounUS /swelz/
plural of “swell” — the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
tossed-up
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From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
tropicadjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪk/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BREAKING TWO ROOKIES.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
wetly
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From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the fore-deck of the _Manhattan_, which, leviathan as she was, pitched heavily in the huge Atlantic swells, stood the two Dreadnought Boys; but a big change was manifest in the ruddy-headed Herc's smiling features, since he sat down to supper the night before the squadron sailed.
a Caucasian
From this reading A fresh breeze, tossing up the foamy white caps; fleecy clouds, scurrying by overhead; and, on the sparkling sea, spread in a long formidable line, the North Atlantic squadron, steaming "in column," bound for the battle practice at Guantanamo.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
woe-begone
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From this reading Ned regarded his chum with a smile at the other's woe-begone look.
but in spite of that
From this reading Between each of the huge battle bulldogs, glistening wetly with the tossed-up spray, a perfect distance was maintained--as accurately as if the space between each ship in the long line were fixed permanently; yet the squadron was reeling off twenty knots an hour on its way to tropic waters.
