used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes, and with a pesky swordfish too close for comfort!" added Abe Haskill.
Abe
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From this reading "Yes, and with a pesky swordfish too close for comfort!" added Abe Haskill.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The fisherman who was called to, pulled out the switch, thus stopping the motor, and the boat drifted about on the slowly rising and falling billows.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "Can you see him?" asked the captain of the man who acted as mate.
ACTIONSnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS "Man overboard!" cried several of the fishermen.
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 "Yes, and with a pesky swordfish too close for comfort!" added Abe Haskill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, and with a pesky swordfish too close for comfort!" added Abe Haskill.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Can you see him?" asked the captain of the man who acted as mate.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Can you see him?" asked the captain of the man who acted as mate.
billowsnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
From this reading The fisherman who was called to, pulled out the switch, thus stopping the motor, and the boat drifted about on the slowly rising and falling billows.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The fisherman who was called to, pulled out the switch, thus stopping the motor, and the boat drifted about on the slowly rising and falling billows.
BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading "Stop that motor, Bunker; we'll have to pick him up."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The fisherman who was called to, pulled out the switch, thus stopping the motor, and the boat drifted about on the slowly rising and falling billows.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can you see him?" asked the captain of the man who acted as mate.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Can you see him?" asked the captain of the man who acted as mate.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "Yes, and with a pesky swordfish too close for comfort!" added Abe Haskill.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading "Yes, and with a pesky swordfish too close for comfort!" added Abe Haskill.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS "Man overboard!" cried several of the fishermen.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The fisherman who was called to, pulled out the switch, thus stopping the motor, and the boat drifted about on the slowly rising and falling billows.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The fisherman who was called to, pulled out the switch, thus stopping the motor, and the boat drifted about on the slowly rising and falling billows.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading The fisherman who was called to, pulled out the switch, thus stopping the motor, and the boat drifted about on the slowly rising and falling billows.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS "Man overboard!" cried several of the fishermen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes, and with a pesky swordfish too close for comfort!" added Abe Haskill.
Haskill
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From this reading "Yes, and with a pesky swordfish too close for comfort!" added Abe Haskill.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Stop that motor, Bunker; we'll have to pick him up."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Stop that motor, Bunker; we'll have to pick him up."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS "Man overboard!" cried several of the fishermen.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading "Can you see him?" asked the captain of the man who acted as mate.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading "Stop that motor, Bunker; we'll have to pick him up."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS "Man overboard!" cried several of the fishermen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fisherman who was called to, pulled out the switch, thus stopping the motor, and the boat drifted about on the slowly rising and falling billows.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The fisherman who was called to, pulled out the switch, thus stopping the motor, and the boat drifted about on the slowly rising and falling billows.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS "Man overboard!" cried several of the fishermen.
peskyadjectiveUS /ˈpeski/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading "Yes, and with a pesky swordfish too close for comfort!" added Abe Haskill.
select carefully from a group
From this reading "Stop that motor, Bunker; we'll have to pick him up."
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading The fisherman who was called to, pulled out the switch, thus stopping the motor, and the boat drifted about on the slowly rising and falling billows.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The fisherman who was called to, pulled out the switch, thus stopping the motor, and the boat drifted about on the slowly rising and falling billows.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Can you see him?" asked the captain of the man who acted as mate.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS "Man overboard!" cried several of the fishermen.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The fisherman who was called to, pulled out the switch, thus stopping the motor, and the boat drifted about on the slowly rising and falling billows.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Stop that motor, Bunker; we'll have to pick him up."
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading The fisherman who was called to, pulled out the switch, thus stopping the motor, and the boat drifted about on the slowly rising and falling billows.
SUSPICIOUSadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS "Man overboard!" cried several of the fishermen.
switchverbUS /swɪtʃ/
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading The fisherman who was called to, pulled out the switch, thus stopping the motor, and the boat drifted about on the slowly rising and falling billows.
swordfishnounUS /ˈsɔːrdfɪʃ/
flesh of swordfish usually served as steaks
From this reading "Yes, and with a pesky swordfish too close for comfort!" added Abe Haskill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Stop that motor, Bunker; we'll have to pick him up."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS "Man overboard!" cried several of the fishermen.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The fisherman who was called to, pulled out the switch, thus stopping the motor, and the boat drifted about on the slowly rising and falling billows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Stop that motor, Bunker; we'll have to pick him up."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Yes, and with a pesky swordfish too close for comfort!" added Abe Haskill.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Stop that motor, Bunker; we'll have to pick him up."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fisherman who was called to, pulled out the switch, thus stopping the motor, and the boat drifted about on the slowly rising and falling billows.
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Stop that motor, Bunker; we'll have to pick him up."
which person or people
From this reading The fisherman who was called to, pulled out the switch, thus stopping the motor, and the boat drifted about on the slowly rising and falling billows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes, and with a pesky swordfish too close for comfort!" added Abe Haskill.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, and with a pesky swordfish too close for comfort!" added Abe Haskill.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can you see him?" asked the captain of the man who acted as mate.
