adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So they started in again to try and keep watch-and-watch, one securing a little sleep while the other stood guard.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
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 "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading So they started in again to try and keep watch-and-watch, one securing a little sleep while the other stood guard.
AlwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was only a poor makeshift at best, for what Maurice called "cat-naps" were the best they could do at any time.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was only a poor makeshift at best, for what Maurice called "cat-naps" were the best they could do at any time.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was only a poor makeshift at best, for what Maurice called "cat-naps" were the best they could do at any time.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
cat-naps
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From this reading It was only a poor makeshift at best, for what Maurice called "cat-naps" were the best they could do at any time.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was only a poor makeshift at best, for what Maurice called "cat-naps" were the best they could do at any time.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was only a poor makeshift at best, for what Maurice called "cat-naps" were the best they could do at any time.
don't
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From this reading "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
GOODadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GOOD OLD MARLIN.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading So they started in again to try and keep watch-and-watch, one securing a little sleep while the other stood guard.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading So they started in again to try and keep watch-and-watch, one securing a little sleep while the other stood guard.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So they started in again to try and keep watch-and-watch, one securing a little sleep while the other stood guard.
makeshiftadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪkʃɪft/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading It was only a poor makeshift at best, for what Maurice called "cat-naps" were the best they could do at any time.
MARLINnounUS /ˈmɑːrlən/
large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes
From this reading GOOD OLD MARLIN.
Maurice
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From this reading It was only a poor makeshift at best, for what Maurice called "cat-naps" were the best they could do at any time.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading GOOD OLD MARLIN.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So they started in again to try and keep watch-and-watch, one securing a little sleep while the other stood guard.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It was only a poor makeshift at best, for what Maurice called "cat-naps" were the best they could do at any time.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading So they started in again to try and keep watch-and-watch, one securing a little sleep while the other stood guard.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It was only a poor makeshift at best, for what Maurice called "cat-naps" were the best they could do at any time.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading So they started in again to try and keep watch-and-watch, one securing a little sleep while the other stood guard.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading So they started in again to try and keep watch-and-watch, one securing a little sleep while the other stood guard.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they started in again to try and keep watch-and-watch, one securing a little sleep while the other stood guard.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading So they started in again to try and keep watch-and-watch, one securing a little sleep while the other stood guard.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading So they started in again to try and keep watch-and-watch, one securing a little sleep while the other stood guard.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
Thad
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From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So they started in again to try and keep watch-and-watch, one securing a little sleep while the other stood guard.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was only a poor makeshift at best, for what Maurice called "cat-naps" were the best they could do at any time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading So they started in again to try and keep watch-and-watch, one securing a little sleep while the other stood guard.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was only a poor makeshift at best, for what Maurice called "cat-naps" were the best they could do at any time.
watch-and-watch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So they started in again to try and keep watch-and-watch, one securing a little sleep while the other stood guard.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was only a poor makeshift at best, for what Maurice called "cat-naps" were the best they could do at any time.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading So they started in again to try and keep watch-and-watch, one securing a little sleep while the other stood guard.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "Always providing," he added, with due caution, "that it don't get any worse, and the wind shift to the northeast, which would be bad for us here."
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When Thad came in later on he declared that the chances were now that the boat would hold her own during the balance of that stormy night.
