used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
at or in the front
From this reading "Right ahead!" was the answer.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One moment the Tartar was down in the hollow of the waves, and the next on the top of the swell, and it was only on the latter occasion that a glimpse ahead could be had.
react verbally
From this reading "Right ahead!" was the answer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Where is she?" asked Jack, fairly shouting the words into the officer's ear, for the noise of the storm was such as to make this necessary.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where is she?" asked Jack, fairly shouting the words into the officer's ear, for the noise of the storm was such as to make this necessary.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One moment the Tartar was down in the hollow of the waves, and the next on the top of the swell, and it was only on the latter occasion that a glimpse ahead could be had.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
ClingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One moment the Tartar was down in the hollow of the waves, and the next on the top of the swell, and it was only on the latter occasion that a glimpse ahead could be had.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading "Look when we go up on the next crest."
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading One moment the Tartar was down in the hollow of the waves, and the next on the top of the swell, and it was only on the latter occasion that a glimpse ahead could be had.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "Where is she?" asked Jack, fairly shouting the words into the officer's ear, for the noise of the storm was such as to make this necessary.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading "Where is she?" asked Jack, fairly shouting the words into the officer's ear, for the noise of the storm was such as to make this necessary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Where is she?" asked Jack, fairly shouting the words into the officer's ear, for the noise of the storm was such as to make this necessary.
a quick look
From this reading One moment the Tartar was down in the hollow of the waves, and the next on the top of the swell, and it was only on the latter occasion that a glimpse ahead could be had.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Look when we go up on the next crest."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading One moment the Tartar was down in the hollow of the waves, and the next on the top of the swell, and it was only on the latter occasion that a glimpse ahead could be had.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One moment the Tartar was down in the hollow of the waves, and the next on the top of the swell, and it was only on the latter occasion that a glimpse ahead could be had.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Where is she?" asked Jack, fairly shouting the words into the officer's ear, for the noise of the storm was such as to make this necessary.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where is she?" asked Jack, fairly shouting the words into the officer's ear, for the noise of the storm was such as to make this necessary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One moment the Tartar was down in the hollow of the waves, and the next on the top of the swell, and it was only on the latter occasion that a glimpse ahead could be had.
a small worthless amount
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading One moment the Tartar was down in the hollow of the waves, and the next on the top of the swell, and it was only on the latter occasion that a glimpse ahead could be had.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
life-lines
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look when we go up on the next crest."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
engage in
From this reading "Where is she?" asked Jack, fairly shouting the words into the officer's ear, for the noise of the storm was such as to make this necessary.
a particular point in time
From this reading One moment the Tartar was down in the hollow of the waves, and the next on the top of the swell, and it was only on the latter occasion that a glimpse ahead could be had.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
absolutely essential
From this reading "Where is she?" asked Jack, fairly shouting the words into the officer's ear, for the noise of the storm was such as to make this necessary.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Look when we go up on the next crest."
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading "Where is she?" asked Jack, fairly shouting the words into the officer's ear, for the noise of the storm was such as to make this necessary.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading One moment the Tartar was down in the hollow of the waves, and the next on the top of the swell, and it was only on the latter occasion that a glimpse ahead could be had.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Where is she?" asked Jack, fairly shouting the words into the officer's ear, for the noise of the storm was such as to make this necessary.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Where is she?" asked Jack, fairly shouting the words into the officer's ear, for the noise of the storm was such as to make this necessary.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Look when we go up on the next crest."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One moment the Tartar was down in the hollow of the waves, and the next on the top of the swell, and it was only on the latter occasion that a glimpse ahead could be had.
and nothing more
From this reading One moment the Tartar was down in the hollow of the waves, and the next on the top of the swell, and it was only on the latter occasion that a glimpse ahead could be had.
partly-sheltered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
RAMO
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From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Right ahead!" was the answer.
SENORnounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where is she?" asked Jack, fairly shouting the words into the officer's ear, for the noise of the storm was such as to make this necessary.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading "Where is she?" asked Jack, fairly shouting the words into the officer's ear, for the noise of the storm was such as to make this necessary.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading "Where is she?" asked Jack, fairly shouting the words into the officer's ear, for the noise of the storm was such as to make this necessary.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Where is she?" asked Jack, fairly shouting the words into the officer's ear, for the noise of the storm was such as to make this necessary.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading One moment the Tartar was down in the hollow of the waves, and the next on the top of the swell, and it was only on the latter occasion that a glimpse ahead could be had.
TartarnounUS /ˈtɑːrtər/
a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading One moment the Tartar was down in the hollow of the waves, and the next on the top of the swell, and it was only on the latter occasion that a glimpse ahead could be had.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Where is she?" asked Jack, fairly shouting the words into the officer's ear, for the noise of the storm was such as to make this necessary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
the upper part of anything
From this reading One moment the Tartar was down in the hollow of the waves, and the next on the top of the swell, and it was only on the latter occasion that a glimpse ahead could be had.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Look when we go up on the next crest."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where is she?" asked Jack, fairly shouting the words into the officer's ear, for the noise of the storm was such as to make this necessary.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading One moment the Tartar was down in the hollow of the waves, and the next on the top of the swell, and it was only on the latter occasion that a glimpse ahead could be had.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Look when we go up on the next crest."
at the time that
From this reading "Look when we go up on the next crest."
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where is she?" asked Jack, fairly shouting the words into the officer's ear, for the noise of the storm was such as to make this necessary.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SENOR RAMO Clinging to the life-lines that had been stretched along the deck, Jack made his way to a partly-sheltered spot near which the lieutenant stood.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Where is she?" asked Jack, fairly shouting the words into the officer's ear, for the noise of the storm was such as to make this necessary.
