used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Johnson executed a kind of dance on the rocking raft.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "Lookee," he pointed into the exasperatingly dense water, "see her there--like a shadow--her bow is shoved up four--five feet above her stern.
affinitynounUS /əˈfɪnəti/
(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bruce gulped at something in his throat before he spoke---- "John, we've GOT her!"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Bruce gulped at something in his throat before he spoke---- "John, we've GOT her!"
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading "Lookee," he pointed into the exasperatingly dense water, "see her there--like a shadow--her bow is shoved up four--five feet above her stern.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading Bruce gulped at something in his throat before he spoke---- "John, we've GOT her!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Johnson executed a kind of dance on the rocking raft.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading "Lookee," he pointed into the exasperatingly dense water, "see her there--like a shadow--her bow is shoved up four--five feet above her stern.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
dynamos
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From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
exasperatinglyadverb
in an exasperating manner
From this reading "Lookee," he pointed into the exasperatingly dense water, "see her there--like a shadow--her bow is shoved up four--five feet above her stern.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading Johnson executed a kind of dance on the rocking raft.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Lookee," he pointed into the exasperatingly dense water, "see her there--like a shadow--her bow is shoved up four--five feet above her stern.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "Lookee," he pointed into the exasperatingly dense water, "see her there--like a shadow--her bow is shoved up four--five feet above her stern.
flutteringly
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From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Lookee," he pointed into the exasperatingly dense water, "see her there--like a shadow--her bow is shoved up four--five feet above her stern.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Bruce gulped at something in his throat before he spoke---- "John, we've GOT her!"
gulpedverbUS /ɡʌlpt/
past form of “gulp” — to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
From this reading Bruce gulped at something in his throat before he spoke---- "John, we've GOT her!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bruce gulped at something in his throat before he spoke---- "John, we've GOT her!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bruce gulped at something in his throat before he spoke---- "John, we've GOT her!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bruce gulped at something in his throat before he spoke---- "John, we've GOT her!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I _see_ her!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Lookee," he pointed into the exasperatingly dense water, "see her there--like a shadow--her bow is shoved up four--five feet above her stern.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Lookee," he pointed into the exasperatingly dense water, "see her there--like a shadow--her bow is shoved up four--five feet above her stern.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Bruce gulped at something in his throat before he spoke---- "John, we've GOT her!"
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Johnson executed a kind of dance on the rocking raft.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Johnson executed a kind of dance on the rocking raft.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Lookee," he pointed into the exasperatingly dense water, "see her there--like a shadow--her bow is shoved up four--five feet above her stern.
Lookee
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From this reading "Lookee," he pointed into the exasperatingly dense water, "see her there--like a shadow--her bow is shoved up four--five feet above her stern.
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Johnson executed a kind of dance on the rocking raft.
the local environment
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
having a point
From this reading "Lookee," he pointed into the exasperatingly dense water, "see her there--like a shadow--her bow is shoved up four--five feet above her stern.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading Johnson executed a kind of dance on the rocking raft.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
rockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Johnson executed a kind of dance on the rocking raft.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I _see_ her!"
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading "Lookee," he pointed into the exasperatingly dense water, "see her there--like a shadow--her bow is shoved up four--five feet above her stern.
shovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/
past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading "Lookee," he pointed into the exasperatingly dense water, "see her there--like a shadow--her bow is shoved up four--five feet above her stern.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Bruce gulped at something in his throat before he spoke---- "John, we've GOT her!"
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Bruce gulped at something in his throat before he spoke---- "John, we've GOT her!"
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading "Lookee," he pointed into the exasperatingly dense water, "see her there--like a shadow--her bow is shoved up four--five feet above her stern.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Lookee," he pointed into the exasperatingly dense water, "see her there--like a shadow--her bow is shoved up four--five feet above her stern.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Bruce gulped at something in his throat before he spoke---- "John, we've GOT her!"
unmistakablyadverbUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbli/
without possibility of mistake
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Lookee," he pointed into the exasperatingly dense water, "see her there--like a shadow--her bow is shoved up four--five feet above her stern.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "Lookee," he pointed into the exasperatingly dense water, "see her there--like a shadow--her bow is shoved up four--five feet above her stern.
waveredverbUS /ˈweɪvərd/
past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading The needle wavered--agitated unmistakably--then the parts of the dynamos and the motor in the boat dragged the reluctant point of steel slowly, flutteringly, but surely, from its affinity, the magnetic North.
we've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bruce gulped at something in his throat before he spoke---- "John, we've GOT her!"
