used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
(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 Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading To tack close to it, crippled as she was, would be dangerous in the extreme.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
crippledadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪpəld/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading To tack close to it, crippled as she was, would be dangerous in the extreme.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading To tack close to it, crippled as she was, would be dangerous in the extreme.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "She will do it, Matson," he said, speaking to his first lieutenant.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading To tack close to it, crippled as she was, would be dangerous in the extreme.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
HeelingverbUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “heel” — tilt to one side
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
leewaynounUS /ˈliːweɪ/
(of a ship or plane) sideways drift
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
Matson
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From this reading "She will do it, Matson," he said, speaking to his first lieutenant.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
having a point
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The commander stood, as before, at his post.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
reefnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She will do it, Matson," he said, speaking to his first lieutenant.
seawardadjectiveUS /ˈsiːwərd/
(of winds) coming from the land
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "She will do it, Matson," he said, speaking to his first lieutenant.
not in physical motion
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The commander stood, as before, at his post.
tackverbUS /tæk/
fasten with tacks
From this reading To tack close to it, crippled as she was, would be dangerous in the extreme.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
except if; if not
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To tack close to it, crippled as she was, would be dangerous in the extreme.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
which person or people
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "She will do it, Matson," he said, speaking to his first lieutenant.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "We shall still weather the reef," he exclaimed to the first lieutenant, who, after gazing at it, looked in his face as if to ask a question, "Unless," the commander added, "the wind draws more out of the west."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Heeling over, however, less than she had before done to the blast, her head pointed seaward, clear of the reef, still, should she be making much leeway, it would be doubtful whether, after all, she would clear it.
