used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whatever might be her fate eventually, she had made a glorious start.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE STOWAWAY_ The _Zingara_ had been two days and nights at sea.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The waters around were of the darkest blue, and though now and then a white cap might appear on a wave-top, it seemed more in frolic than in anger.
from appearances alone
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The waters around were of the darkest blue, and though now and then a white cap might appear on a wave-top, it seemed more in frolic than in anger.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The waters around were of the darkest blue, and though now and then a white cap might appear on a wave-top, it seemed more in frolic than in anger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _THE STOWAWAY_ The _Zingara_ had been two days and nights at sea.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading The soft and balmy spring wind blew steadily from the west, no higher a breeze than that which a sailor loves, and no heavier a sea.
barquenoun
a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whatever might be her fate eventually, she had made a glorious start.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _THE STOWAWAY_ The _Zingara_ had been two days and nights at sea.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading The soft and balmy spring wind blew steadily from the west, no higher a breeze than that which a sailor loves, and no heavier a sea.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The waters around were of the darkest blue, and though now and then a white cap might appear on a wave-top, it seemed more in frolic than in anger.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
bonnieadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
boundingverbUS /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
a youthful male person
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The soft and balmy spring wind blew steadily from the west, no higher a breeze than that which a sailor loves, and no heavier a sea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The waters around were of the darkest blue, and though now and then a white cap might appear on a wave-top, it seemed more in frolic than in anger.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
darkestadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkəst/
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading The waters around were of the darkest blue, and though now and then a white cap might appear on a wave-top, it seemed more in frolic than in anger.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _THE STOWAWAY_ The _Zingara_ had been two days and nights at sea.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Whatever might be her fate eventually, she had made a glorious start.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Whatever might be her fate eventually, she had made a glorious start.
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading The waters around were of the darkest blue, and though now and then a white cap might appear on a wave-top, it seemed more in frolic than in anger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The soft and balmy spring wind blew steadily from the west, no higher a breeze than that which a sailor loves, and no heavier a sea.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Whatever might be her fate eventually, she had made a glorious start.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _THE STOWAWAY_ The _Zingara_ had been two days and nights at sea.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The soft and balmy spring wind blew steadily from the west, no higher a breeze than that which a sailor loves, and no heavier a sea.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Whatever might be her fate eventually, she had made a glorious start.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The soft and balmy spring wind blew steadily from the west, no higher a breeze than that which a sailor loves, and no heavier a sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The waters around were of the darkest blue, and though now and then a white cap might appear on a wave-top, it seemed more in frolic than in anger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The waters around were of the darkest blue, and though now and then a white cap might appear on a wave-top, it seemed more in frolic than in anger.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The soft and balmy spring wind blew steadily from the west, no higher a breeze than that which a sailor loves, and no heavier a sea.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Whatever might be her fate eventually, she had made a glorious start.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whatever might be her fate eventually, she had made a glorious start.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The waters around were of the darkest blue, and though now and then a white cap might appear on a wave-top, it seemed more in frolic than in anger.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading _THE STOWAWAY_ The _Zingara_ had been two days and nights at sea.
not any; not one
From this reading The soft and balmy spring wind blew steadily from the west, no higher a breeze than that which a sailor loves, and no heavier a sea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The waters around were of the darkest blue, and though now and then a white cap might appear on a wave-top, it seemed more in frolic than in anger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The waters around were of the darkest blue, and though now and then a white cap might appear on a wave-top, it seemed more in frolic than in anger.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The waters around were of the darkest blue, and though now and then a white cap might appear on a wave-top, it seemed more in frolic than in anger.
and nothing more
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
one of four equal parts
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
ripplingnounUS /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The soft and balmy spring wind blew steadily from the west, no higher a breeze than that which a sailor loves, and no heavier a sea.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading _THE STOWAWAY_ The _Zingara_ had been two days and nights at sea.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The waters around were of the darkest blue, and though now and then a white cap might appear on a wave-top, it seemed more in frolic than in anger.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever might be her fate eventually, she had made a glorious start.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The soft and balmy spring wind blew steadily from the west, no higher a breeze than that which a sailor loves, and no heavier a sea.
the season of growth
From this reading The soft and balmy spring wind blew steadily from the west, no higher a breeze than that which a sailor loves, and no heavier a sea.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Whatever might be her fate eventually, she had made a glorious start.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The soft and balmy spring wind blew steadily from the west, no higher a breeze than that which a sailor loves, and no heavier a sea.
STOWAWAYnounUS /ˈstoʊəweɪ/
a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage
From this reading _THE STOWAWAY_ The _Zingara_ had been two days and nights at sea.
the rays of the sun
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The soft and balmy spring wind blew steadily from the west, no higher a breeze than that which a sailor loves, and no heavier a sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The soft and balmy spring wind blew steadily from the west, no higher a breeze than that which a sailor loves, and no heavier a sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE STOWAWAY_ The _Zingara_ had been two days and nights at sea.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The waters around were of the darkest blue, and though now and then a white cap might appear on a wave-top, it seemed more in frolic than in anger.
in or at that place or location
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The waters around were of the darkest blue, and though now and then a white cap might appear on a wave-top, it seemed more in frolic than in anger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _THE STOWAWAY_ The _Zingara_ had been two days and nights at sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The waters around were of the darkest blue, and though now and then a white cap might appear on a wave-top, it seemed more in frolic than in anger.
wave-top
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The waters around were of the darkest blue, and though now and then a white cap might appear on a wave-top, it seemed more in frolic than in anger.
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 With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The waters around were of the darkest blue, and though now and then a white cap might appear on a wave-top, it seemed more in frolic than in anger.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The soft and balmy spring wind blew steadily from the west, no higher a breeze than that which a sailor loves, and no heavier a sea.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever might be her fate eventually, she had made a glorious start.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The soft and balmy spring wind blew steadily from the west, no higher a breeze than that which a sailor loves, and no heavier a sea.
a Caucasian
From this reading The waters around were of the darkest blue, and though now and then a white cap might appear on a wave-top, it seemed more in frolic than in anger.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The soft and balmy spring wind blew steadily from the west, no higher a breeze than that which a sailor loves, and no heavier a sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the wind well on the quarter, and the sails kept well full, though pretty close to it, the bonnie barque went bounding on, and that so merrily, too, that not only was there sunshine glittering on the rippling waves, but apparently sunshine in the heart of every man or boy on board.
Zingara
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From this reading _THE STOWAWAY_ The _Zingara_ had been two days and nights at sea.
