used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then a new danger arose on our weather bow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But she righted, and we were saved.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Then a new danger arose on our weather bow.
binnaclenoun
a nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm)
From this reading We were in danger of striking, when I rushed to the helm, bore hard on the compass, doused the binnacle lights, and steered straight for the rock.
cause to be bored
From this reading We were in danger of striking, when I rushed to the helm, bore hard on the compass, doused the binnacle lights, and steered straight for the rock.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Then a new danger arose on our weather bow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she righted, and we were saved.
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From this reading _Capt._ No, three feet of the cook’s stove-pipe.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading We were in danger of striking, when I rushed to the helm, bore hard on the compass, doused the binnacle lights, and steered straight for the rock.
cook'snounUS /kʊks/
possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading _Capt._ No, three feet of the cook’s stove-pipe.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Then a new danger arose on our weather bow.
dousedverbUS /daʊst/
past form of “douse” — put out, as of a candle or a light
From this reading We were in danger of striking, when I rushed to the helm, bore hard on the compass, doused the binnacle lights, and steered straight for the rock.
divisible by two
From this reading Three fathoms to windward arose a rock with a shelving surface nearest us even with the water, but the farthest part rising four feet.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading Three fathoms to windward arose a rock with a shelving surface nearest us even with the water, but the farthest part rising four feet.
fathomsnounUS /ˈfæðəmz/
plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
From this reading Three fathoms to windward arose a rock with a shelving surface nearest us even with the water, but the farthest part rising four feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading _Capt._ No, three feet of the cook’s stove-pipe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We were in danger of striking, when I rushed to the helm, bore hard on the compass, doused the binnacle lights, and steered straight for the rock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Three fathoms to windward arose a rock with a shelving surface nearest us even with the water, but the farthest part rising four feet.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading We were in danger of striking, when I rushed to the helm, bore hard on the compass, doused the binnacle lights, and steered straight for the rock.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading We were in danger of striking, when I rushed to the helm, bore hard on the compass, doused the binnacle lights, and steered straight for the rock.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We were in danger of striking, when I rushed to the helm, bore hard on the compass, doused the binnacle lights, and steered straight for the rock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We were in danger of striking, when I rushed to the helm, bore hard on the compass, doused the binnacle lights, and steered straight for the rock.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading We were in danger of striking, when I rushed to the helm, bore hard on the compass, doused the binnacle lights, and steered straight for the rock.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Three fathoms to windward arose a rock with a shelving surface nearest us even with the water, but the farthest part rising four feet.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Then a new danger arose on our weather bow.
not any; not one
From this reading _Capt._ No, three feet of the cook’s stove-pipe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Capt._ No, three feet of the cook’s stove-pipe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then a new danger arose on our weather bow.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Then a new danger arose on our weather bow.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Three fathoms to windward arose a rock with a shelving surface nearest us even with the water, but the farthest part rising four feet.
rightedverbUS /ˈraɪtɪd/
past form of “right” — make reparations or amends for
From this reading But she righted, and we were saved.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Three fathoms to windward arose a rock with a shelving surface nearest us even with the water, but the farthest part rising four feet.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Three fathoms to windward arose a rock with a shelving surface nearest us even with the water, but the farthest part rising four feet.
done under pressure
From this reading We were in danger of striking, when I rushed to the helm, bore hard on the compass, doused the binnacle lights, and steered straight for the rock.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading But she righted, and we were saved.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she righted, and we were saved.
shelvingverbUS /ˈʃelvɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Three fathoms to windward arose a rock with a shelving surface nearest us even with the water, but the farthest part rising four feet.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading We were in danger of striking, when I rushed to the helm, bore hard on the compass, doused the binnacle lights, and steered straight for the rock.
stove-pipe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Capt._ No, three feet of the cook’s stove-pipe.
successive (without a break)
From this reading We were in danger of striking, when I rushed to the helm, bore hard on the compass, doused the binnacle lights, and steered straight for the rock.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading We were in danger of striking, when I rushed to the helm, bore hard on the compass, doused the binnacle lights, and steered straight for the rock.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Three fathoms to windward arose a rock with a shelving surface nearest us even with the water, but the farthest part rising four feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Capt._ No, three feet of the cook’s stove-pipe.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then a new danger arose on our weather bow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _Capt._ No, three feet of the cook’s stove-pipe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three fathoms to windward arose a rock with a shelving surface nearest us even with the water, but the farthest part rising four feet.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Three fathoms to windward arose a rock with a shelving surface nearest us even with the water, but the farthest part rising four feet.
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 Three fathoms to windward arose a rock with a shelving surface nearest us even with the water, but the farthest part rising four feet.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But she righted, and we were saved.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Then a new danger arose on our weather bow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But she righted, and we were saved.
at the time that
From this reading We were in danger of striking, when I rushed to the helm, bore hard on the compass, doused the binnacle lights, and steered straight for the rock.
windwardnounUS /ˈwɪndwərd/
the direction from which the wind is coming
From this reading Three fathoms to windward arose a rock with a shelving surface nearest us even with the water, but the farthest part rising four feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Three fathoms to windward arose a rock with a shelving surface nearest us even with the water, but the farthest part rising four feet.
