used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A U-BOAT OF SORTS THE "old hooker" was plugging along at a steady twelve knots.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A U-BOAT OF SORTS THE "old hooker" was plugging along at a steady twelve knots.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Meredith smiled at the noise, for he recognised amongst others the voices of some of his own men.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At frequent intervals copious quantities of spray would be flung inboard as her bows plunged into the long swell.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A U-BOAT OF SORTS THE "old hooker" was plugging along at a steady twelve knots.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At frequent intervals copious quantities of spray would be flung inboard as her bows plunged into the long swell.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading At frequent intervals copious quantities of spray would be flung inboard as her bows plunged into the long swell.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From the partly closed fo'c'sle hatchway came sounds of mild revelry.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading From the partly closed fo'c'sle hatchway came sounds of mild revelry.
copiousadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊpiəs/
large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
From this reading At frequent intervals copious quantities of spray would be flung inboard as her bows plunged into the long swell.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
divisible by two
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
the organ of sight
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading At frequent intervals copious quantities of spray would be flung inboard as her bows plunged into the long swell.
fo'c'slenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading From the partly closed fo'c'sle hatchway came sounds of mild revelry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading At frequent intervals copious quantities of spray would be flung inboard as her bows plunged into the long swell.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the partly closed fo'c'sle hatchway came sounds of mild revelry.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
hatchwaynoun
an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship
From this reading From the partly closed fo'c'sle hatchway came sounds of mild revelry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meredith smiled at the noise, for he recognised amongst others the voices of some of his own men.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At frequent intervals copious quantities of spray would be flung inboard as her bows plunged into the long swell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meredith smiled at the noise, for he recognised amongst others the voices of some of his own men.
hookernounUS /ˈhʊkər/
United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)
From this reading A U-BOAT OF SORTS THE "old hooker" was plugging along at a steady twelve knots.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
inboardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnbɔːrd/
located within the hull or nearest the midline of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading At frequent intervals copious quantities of spray would be flung inboard as her bows plunged into the long swell.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading At frequent intervals copious quantities of spray would be flung inboard as her bows plunged into the long swell.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At frequent intervals copious quantities of spray would be flung inboard as her bows plunged into the long swell.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading A U-BOAT OF SORTS THE "old hooker" was plugging along at a steady twelve knots.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading At frequent intervals copious quantities of spray would be flung inboard as her bows plunged into the long swell.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
the force of workers available
From this reading Meredith smiled at the noise, for he recognised amongst others the voices of some of his own men.
MeredithnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading Meredith smiled at the noise, for he recognised amongst others the voices of some of his own men.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading From the partly closed fo'c'sle hatchway came sounds of mild revelry.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Meredith smiled at the noise, for he recognised amongst others the voices of some of his own men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A U-BOAT OF SORTS THE "old hooker" was plugging along at a steady twelve knots.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A U-BOAT OF SORTS THE "old hooker" was plugging along at a steady twelve knots.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
others
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From this reading Meredith smiled at the noise, for he recognised amongst others the voices of some of his own men.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Meredith smiled at the noise, for he recognised amongst others the voices of some of his own men.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading From the partly closed fo'c'sle hatchway came sounds of mild revelry.
pluggingverbUS /ˈplʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “plug” — fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
From this reading A U-BOAT OF SORTS THE "old hooker" was plugging along at a steady twelve knots.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading At frequent intervals copious quantities of spray would be flung inboard as her bows plunged into the long swell.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading At frequent intervals copious quantities of spray would be flung inboard as her bows plunged into the long swell.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Meredith smiled at the noise, for he recognised amongst others the voices of some of his own men.
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading From the partly closed fo'c'sle hatchway came sounds of mild revelry.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Meredith smiled at the noise, for he recognised amongst others the voices of some of his own men.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Meredith smiled at the noise, for he recognised amongst others the voices of some of his own men.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A U-BOAT OF SORTS THE "old hooker" was plugging along at a steady twelve knots.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading From the partly closed fo'c'sle hatchway came sounds of mild revelry.
move hurridly
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading At frequent intervals copious quantities of spray would be flung inboard as her bows plunged into the long swell.
make steady
From this reading A U-BOAT OF SORTS THE "old hooker" was plugging along at a steady twelve knots.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading At frequent intervals copious quantities of spray would be flung inboard as her bows plunged into the long swell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A U-BOAT OF SORTS THE "old hooker" was plugging along at a steady twelve knots.
tunefullyadverb
in a melodious manner
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading A U-BOAT OF SORTS THE "old hooker" was plugging along at a steady twelve knots.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
U-BOATnoun
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading A U-BOAT OF SORTS THE "old hooker" was plugging along at a steady twelve knots.
verberated
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From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Meredith smiled at the noise, for he recognised amongst others the voices of some of his own men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A U-BOAT OF SORTS THE "old hooker" was plugging along at a steady twelve knots.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Running dead into the eye of the wind, she gave one an exaggerated idea of speed, for even in a light breeze the wire rigging supporting the two short masts verberated tunefully in the night air.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At frequent intervals copious quantities of spray would be flung inboard as her bows plunged into the long swell.
