used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I told them, at length, and while I was doing so, the time-keeper brought up the lights and lashed one up on the sheerpole in each rigging.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Shove one under the spanker boom," the Old Man sung out, as the boy finished lashing up the other two.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I told them, at length, and while I was doing so, the time-keeper brought up the lights and lashed one up on the sheerpole in each rigging.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Be smart now." "i, i, Sir," said the 'prentice, and hurried off.
boomverbUS /buːm/
make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading "Shove one under the spanker boom," the Old Man sung out, as the boy finished lashing up the other two.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Shove one under the spanker boom," the Old Man sung out, as the boy finished lashing up the other two.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I told them, at length, and while I was doing so, the time-keeper brought up the lights and lashed one up on the sheerpole in each rigging.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I told them, at length, and while I was doing so, the time-keeper brought up the lights and lashed one up on the sheerpole in each rigging.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I told them, at length, and while I was doing so, the time-keeper brought up the lights and lashed one up on the sheerpole in each rigging.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading "Shove one under the spanker boom," the Old Man sung out, as the boy finished lashing up the other two.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now," he went on.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading "Be smart now." "i, i, Sir," said the 'prentice, and hurried off.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I told them, at length, and while I was doing so, the time-keeper brought up the lights and lashed one up on the sheerpole in each rigging.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I told them, at length, and while I was doing so, the time-keeper brought up the lights and lashed one up on the sheerpole in each rigging.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just tell us what you saw."
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading I told them, at length, and while I was doing so, the time-keeper brought up the lights and lashed one up on the sheerpole in each rigging.
lashingnounUS /ˈlæʃɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading "Shove one under the spanker boom," the Old Man sung out, as the boy finished lashing up the other two.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading I told them, at length, and while I was doing so, the time-keeper brought up the lights and lashed one up on the sheerpole in each rigging.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading I told them, at length, and while I was doing so, the time-keeper brought up the lights and lashed one up on the sheerpole in each rigging.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Shove one under the spanker boom," the Old Man sung out, as the boy finished lashing up the other two.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now," he went on.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Be smart now." "i, i, Sir," said the 'prentice, and hurried off.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Shove one under the spanker boom," the Old Man sung out, as the boy finished lashing up the other two.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Now," he went on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I told them, at length, and while I was doing so, the time-keeper brought up the lights and lashed one up on the sheerpole in each rigging.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Shove one under the spanker boom," the Old Man sung out, as the boy finished lashing up the other two.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Shove one under the spanker boom," the Old Man sung out, as the boy finished lashing up the other two.
prenticenounUS /ˈprentɪs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading "Be smart now." "i, i, Sir," said the 'prentice, and hurried off.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading I told them, at length, and while I was doing so, the time-keeper brought up the lights and lashed one up on the sheerpole in each rigging.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Be smart now." "i, i, Sir," said the 'prentice, and hurried off.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Just tell us what you saw."
sheerpole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I told them, at length, and while I was doing so, the time-keeper brought up the lights and lashed one up on the sheerpole in each rigging.
ShoveverbUS /ʃʌv/
come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading "Shove one under the spanker boom," the Old Man sung out, as the boy finished lashing up the other two.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Be smart now." "i, i, Sir," said the 'prentice, and hurried off.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading "Be smart now." "i, i, Sir," said the 'prentice, and hurried off.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I told them, at length, and while I was doing so, the time-keeper brought up the lights and lashed one up on the sheerpole in each rigging.
spankernoun
a hitter who slaps (usually another person) with an open hand
From this reading "Shove one under the spanker boom," the Old Man sung out, as the boy finished lashing up the other two.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading "Shove one under the spanker boom," the Old Man sung out, as the boy finished lashing up the other two.
express in words
From this reading "Just tell us what you saw."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I told them, at length, and while I was doing so, the time-keeper brought up the lights and lashed one up on the sheerpole in each rigging.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I told them, at length, and while I was doing so, the time-keeper brought up the lights and lashed one up on the sheerpole in each rigging.
time-keeper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I told them, at length, and while I was doing so, the time-keeper brought up the lights and lashed one up on the sheerpole in each rigging.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I told them, at length, and while I was doing so, the time-keeper brought up the lights and lashed one up on the sheerpole in each rigging.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Shove one under the spanker boom," the Old Man sung out, as the boy finished lashing up the other two.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Shove one under the spanker boom," the Old Man sung out, as the boy finished lashing up the other two.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I told them, at length, and while I was doing so, the time-keeper brought up the lights and lashed one up on the sheerpole in each rigging.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Just tell us what you saw."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I told them, at length, and while I was doing so, the time-keeper brought up the lights and lashed one up on the sheerpole in each rigging.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Now," he went on.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Just tell us what you saw."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I told them, at length, and while I was doing so, the time-keeper brought up the lights and lashed one up on the sheerpole in each rigging.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Just tell us what you saw."
