used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A breeze, fresh and gripping with the taste of brine, swept over the stern of the ship and filled the canvas which Cushner and Whitehouse ordered set.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Stirling turned the wheel over to the quartermaster after Marr had indicated a compass point, then rolled across the quarter-deck and stood by the green starboard light of the ship, which was turned out.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Stirling turned the wheel over to the quartermaster after Marr had indicated a compass point, then rolled across the quarter-deck and stood by the green starboard light of the ship, which was turned out.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He felt the warm breath of the following wind, gulped the sea air, and squared his shoulders, casting a shrewd eye at the poop-deck log, which was outrigged from the starboard rail.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading The anchor was brought inboard and lashed to the cleats close by the port cat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A breeze, fresh and gripping with the taste of brine, swept over the stern of the ship and filled the canvas which Cushner and Whitehouse ordered set.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He felt the warm breath of the following wind, gulped the sea air, and squared his shoulders, casting a shrewd eye at the poop-deck log, which was outrigged from the starboard rail.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He felt the warm breath of the following wind, gulped the sea air, and squared his shoulders, casting a shrewd eye at the poop-deck log, which was outrigged from the starboard rail.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading A breeze, fresh and gripping with the taste of brine, swept over the stern of the ship and filled the canvas which Cushner and Whitehouse ordered set.
brinenounUS /braɪn/
water containing salts
From this reading A breeze, fresh and gripping with the taste of brine, swept over the stern of the ship and filled the canvas which Cushner and Whitehouse ordered set.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The anchor was brought inboard and lashed to the cleats close by the port cat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The anchor was brought inboard and lashed to the cleats close by the port cat.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading A breeze, fresh and gripping with the taste of brine, swept over the stern of the ship and filled the canvas which Cushner and Whitehouse ordered set.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading He felt the warm breath of the following wind, gulped the sea air, and squared his shoulders, casting a shrewd eye at the poop-deck log, which was outrigged from the starboard rail.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading The anchor was brought inboard and lashed to the cleats close by the port cat.
chanteynoun
a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors
From this reading The crew, feeling their sea legs, brought out hose and swabs and started cleaning up the shore litter and dunnage, working to the old-time chantey: "’Rah for the grog—the jolly, jolly grog."
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading The crew, feeling their sea legs, brought out hose and swabs and started cleaning up the shore litter and dunnage, working to the old-time chantey: "’Rah for the grog—the jolly, jolly grog."
cleatsnounUS /kliːts/
shoes with leather or metal projections on the soles
From this reading The anchor was brought inboard and lashed to the cleats close by the port cat.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The anchor was brought inboard and lashed to the cleats close by the port cat.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading Stirling turned the wheel over to the quartermaster after Marr had indicated a compass point, then rolled across the quarter-deck and stood by the green starboard light of the ship, which was turned out.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The crew, feeling their sea legs, brought out hose and swabs and started cleaning up the shore litter and dunnage, working to the old-time chantey: "’Rah for the grog—the jolly, jolly grog."
Cushner
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From this reading A breeze, fresh and gripping with the taste of brine, swept over the stern of the ship and filled the canvas which Cushner and Whitehouse ordered set.
dunnage
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From this reading The crew, feeling their sea legs, brought out hose and swabs and started cleaning up the shore litter and dunnage, working to the old-time chantey: "’Rah for the grog—the jolly, jolly grog."
the organ of sight
From this reading He felt the warm breath of the following wind, gulped the sea air, and squared his shoulders, casting a shrewd eye at the poop-deck log, which was outrigged from the starboard rail.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The crew, feeling their sea legs, brought out hose and swabs and started cleaning up the shore litter and dunnage, working to the old-time chantey: "’Rah for the grog—the jolly, jolly grog."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt the warm breath of the following wind, gulped the sea air, and squared his shoulders, casting a shrewd eye at the poop-deck log, which was outrigged from the starboard rail.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A breeze, fresh and gripping with the taste of brine, swept over the stern of the ship and filled the canvas which Cushner and Whitehouse ordered set.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He felt the warm breath of the following wind, gulped the sea air, and squared his shoulders, casting a shrewd eye at the poop-deck log, which was outrigged from the starboard rail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The crew, feeling their sea legs, brought out hose and swabs and started cleaning up the shore litter and dunnage, working to the old-time chantey: "’Rah for the grog—the jolly, jolly grog."
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A breeze, fresh and gripping with the taste of brine, swept over the stern of the ship and filled the canvas which Cushner and Whitehouse ordered set.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He felt the warm breath of the following wind, gulped the sea air, and squared his shoulders, casting a shrewd eye at the poop-deck log, which was outrigged from the starboard rail.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Stirling turned the wheel over to the quartermaster after Marr had indicated a compass point, then rolled across the quarter-deck and stood by the green starboard light of the ship, which was turned out.
grippingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading A breeze, fresh and gripping with the taste of brine, swept over the stern of the ship and filled the canvas which Cushner and Whitehouse ordered set.
grognounUS /ɡrɑːɡ/
rum cut with water
From this reading The crew, feeling their sea legs, brought out hose and swabs and started cleaning up the shore litter and dunnage, working to the old-time chantey: "’Rah for the grog—the jolly, jolly grog."
gulpedverbUS /ɡʌlpt/
past form of “gulp” — to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
From this reading He felt the warm breath of the following wind, gulped the sea air, and squared his shoulders, casting a shrewd eye at the poop-deck log, which was outrigged from the starboard rail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Stirling turned the wheel over to the quartermaster after Marr had indicated a compass point, then rolled across the quarter-deck and stood by the green starboard light of the ship, which was turned out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt the warm breath of the following wind, gulped the sea air, and squared his shoulders, casting a shrewd eye at the poop-deck log, which was outrigged from the starboard rail.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt the warm breath of the following wind, gulped the sea air, and squared his shoulders, casting a shrewd eye at the poop-deck log, which was outrigged from the starboard rail.
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading The crew, feeling their sea legs, brought out hose and swabs and started cleaning up the shore litter and dunnage, working to the old-time chantey: "’Rah for the grog—the jolly, jolly grog."
inboardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnbɔːrd/
located within the hull or nearest the midline of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading The anchor was brought inboard and lashed to the cleats close by the port cat.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Stirling turned the wheel over to the quartermaster after Marr had indicated a compass point, then rolled across the quarter-deck and stood by the green starboard light of the ship, which was turned out.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The crew, feeling their sea legs, brought out hose and swabs and started cleaning up the shore litter and dunnage, working to the old-time chantey: "’Rah for the grog—the jolly, jolly grog."
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading The anchor was brought inboard and lashed to the cleats close by the port cat.
staying power
From this reading The crew, feeling their sea legs, brought out hose and swabs and started cleaning up the shore litter and dunnage, working to the old-time chantey: "’Rah for the grog—the jolly, jolly grog."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Stirling turned the wheel over to the quartermaster after Marr had indicated a compass point, then rolled across the quarter-deck and stood by the green starboard light of the ship, which was turned out.
litternounUS /ˈlɪtər/
the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal
From this reading The crew, feeling their sea legs, brought out hose and swabs and started cleaning up the shore litter and dunnage, working to the old-time chantey: "’Rah for the grog—the jolly, jolly grog."
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading He felt the warm breath of the following wind, gulped the sea air, and squared his shoulders, casting a shrewd eye at the poop-deck log, which was outrigged from the starboard rail.
Marr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stirling turned the wheel over to the quartermaster after Marr had indicated a compass point, then rolled across the quarter-deck and stood by the green starboard light of the ship, which was turned out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A breeze, fresh and gripping with the taste of brine, swept over the stern of the ship and filled the canvas which Cushner and Whitehouse ordered set.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading The crew, feeling their sea legs, brought out hose and swabs and started cleaning up the shore litter and dunnage, working to the old-time chantey: "’Rah for the grog—the jolly, jolly grog."
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading A breeze, fresh and gripping with the taste of brine, swept over the stern of the ship and filled the canvas which Cushner and Whitehouse ordered set.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The crew, feeling their sea legs, brought out hose and swabs and started cleaning up the shore litter and dunnage, working to the old-time chantey: "’Rah for the grog—the jolly, jolly grog."
outriggedadjective
rigged with a structure projecting from or over the side of a boat for various purposes; to prevent capsizing or to support an oarlock or to help secure a mast etc
From this reading He felt the warm breath of the following wind, gulped the sea air, and squared his shoulders, casting a shrewd eye at the poop-deck log, which was outrigged from the starboard rail.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A breeze, fresh and gripping with the taste of brine, swept over the stern of the ship and filled the canvas which Cushner and Whitehouse ordered set.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Stirling turned the wheel over to the quartermaster after Marr had indicated a compass point, then rolled across the quarter-deck and stood by the green starboard light of the ship, which was turned out.
poop-deck
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From this reading He felt the warm breath of the following wind, gulped the sea air, and squared his shoulders, casting a shrewd eye at the poop-deck log, which was outrigged from the starboard rail.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The anchor was brought inboard and lashed to the cleats close by the port cat.
quarter-deck
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From this reading Stirling turned the wheel over to the quartermaster after Marr had indicated a compass point, then rolled across the quarter-deck and stood by the green starboard light of the ship, which was turned out.
quartermasternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərmæstər/
an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops
From this reading Stirling turned the wheel over to the quartermaster after Marr had indicated a compass point, then rolled across the quarter-deck and stood by the green starboard light of the ship, which was turned out.
Rah
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From this reading The crew, feeling their sea legs, brought out hose and swabs and started cleaning up the shore litter and dunnage, working to the old-time chantey: "’Rah for the grog—the jolly, jolly grog."
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading He felt the warm breath of the following wind, gulped the sea air, and squared his shoulders, casting a shrewd eye at the poop-deck log, which was outrigged from the starboard rail.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Stirling turned the wheel over to the quartermaster after Marr had indicated a compass point, then rolled across the quarter-deck and stood by the green starboard light of the ship, which was turned out.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The crew, feeling their sea legs, brought out hose and swabs and started cleaning up the shore litter and dunnage, working to the old-time chantey: "’Rah for the grog—the jolly, jolly grog."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A breeze, fresh and gripping with the taste of brine, swept over the stern of the ship and filled the canvas which Cushner and Whitehouse ordered set.
transport commercially
From this reading A breeze, fresh and gripping with the taste of brine, swept over the stern of the ship and filled the canvas which Cushner and Whitehouse ordered set.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The crew, feeling their sea legs, brought out hose and swabs and started cleaning up the shore litter and dunnage, working to the old-time chantey: "’Rah for the grog—the jolly, jolly grog."
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He felt the warm breath of the following wind, gulped the sea air, and squared his shoulders, casting a shrewd eye at the poop-deck log, which was outrigged from the starboard rail.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading He felt the warm breath of the following wind, gulped the sea air, and squared his shoulders, casting a shrewd eye at the poop-deck log, which was outrigged from the starboard rail.
squaredadjectiveUS /skwerd/
having been made square
From this reading He felt the warm breath of the following wind, gulped the sea air, and squared his shoulders, casting a shrewd eye at the poop-deck log, which was outrigged from the starboard rail.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading Stirling turned the wheel over to the quartermaster after Marr had indicated a compass point, then rolled across the quarter-deck and stood by the green starboard light of the ship, which was turned out.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The crew, feeling their sea legs, brought out hose and swabs and started cleaning up the shore litter and dunnage, working to the old-time chantey: "’Rah for the grog—the jolly, jolly grog."
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading A breeze, fresh and gripping with the taste of brine, swept over the stern of the ship and filled the canvas which Cushner and Whitehouse ordered set.
Stirling
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From this reading Stirling turned the wheel over to the quartermaster after Marr had indicated a compass point, then rolled across the quarter-deck and stood by the green starboard light of the ship, which was turned out.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Stirling turned the wheel over to the quartermaster after Marr had indicated a compass point, then rolled across the quarter-deck and stood by the green starboard light of the ship, which was turned out.
swabsnounUS /swɑːbz/
plural of “swab” — implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion
From this reading The crew, feeling their sea legs, brought out hose and swabs and started cleaning up the shore litter and dunnage, working to the old-time chantey: "’Rah for the grog—the jolly, jolly grog."
possessing sweep
From this reading A breeze, fresh and gripping with the taste of brine, swept over the stern of the ship and filled the canvas which Cushner and Whitehouse ordered set.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading A breeze, fresh and gripping with the taste of brine, swept over the stern of the ship and filled the canvas which Cushner and Whitehouse ordered set.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A breeze, fresh and gripping with the taste of brine, swept over the stern of the ship and filled the canvas which Cushner and Whitehouse ordered set.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The crew, feeling their sea legs, brought out hose and swabs and started cleaning up the shore litter and dunnage, working to the old-time chantey: "’Rah for the grog—the jolly, jolly grog."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Stirling turned the wheel over to the quartermaster after Marr had indicated a compass point, then rolled across the quarter-deck and stood by the green starboard light of the ship, which was turned out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The anchor was brought inboard and lashed to the cleats close by the port cat.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Stirling turned the wheel over to the quartermaster after Marr had indicated a compass point, then rolled across the quarter-deck and stood by the green starboard light of the ship, which was turned out.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The crew, feeling their sea legs, brought out hose and swabs and started cleaning up the shore litter and dunnage, working to the old-time chantey: "’Rah for the grog—the jolly, jolly grog."
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading He felt the warm breath of the following wind, gulped the sea air, and squared his shoulders, casting a shrewd eye at the poop-deck log, which was outrigged from the starboard rail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The anchor was brought inboard and lashed to the cleats close by the port cat.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Stirling turned the wheel over to the quartermaster after Marr had indicated a compass point, then rolled across the quarter-deck and stood by the green starboard light of the ship, which was turned out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A breeze, fresh and gripping with the taste of brine, swept over the stern of the ship and filled the canvas which Cushner and Whitehouse ordered set.
Whitehouse
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From this reading A breeze, fresh and gripping with the taste of brine, swept over the stern of the ship and filled the canvas which Cushner and Whitehouse ordered set.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading He felt the warm breath of the following wind, gulped the sea air, and squared his shoulders, casting a shrewd eye at the poop-deck log, which was outrigged from the starboard rail.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A breeze, fresh and gripping with the taste of brine, swept over the stern of the ship and filled the canvas which Cushner and Whitehouse ordered set.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The crew, feeling their sea legs, brought out hose and swabs and started cleaning up the shore litter and dunnage, working to the old-time chantey: "’Rah for the grog—the jolly, jolly grog."
