used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Lieutenant Summers, after greeting the boys pleasantly, returned to his duties.
anew
From this reading At once the speedy craft got under way again, and was soon edging seaward yet with the low coast line on her bow, a creaming smother of water under her forefoot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No trace had been found of Higginbotham, he said.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Leaning over the rail with them, Captain Folsom began to speak of the liquor smugglers.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading At once the speedy craft got under way again, and was soon edging seaward yet with the low coast line on her bow, a creaming smother of water under her forefoot.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading At once the speedy craft got under way again, and was soon edging seaward yet with the low coast line on her bow, a creaming smother of water under her forefoot.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
creaming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At once the speedy craft got under way again, and was soon edging seaward yet with the low coast line on her bow, a creaming smother of water under her forefoot.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Lieutenant Summers, after greeting the boys pleasantly, returned to his duties.
edgingnounUS /ˈedʒɪŋ/
border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)
From this reading At once the speedy craft got under way again, and was soon edging seaward yet with the low coast line on her bow, a creaming smother of water under her forefoot.
Folsom
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
forefootnounUS /ˈfɔːrfʊt/
a front foot of a quadruped
From this reading At once the speedy craft got under way again, and was soon edging seaward yet with the low coast line on her bow, a creaming smother of water under her forefoot.
set up or found
From this reading No trace had been found of Higginbotham, he said.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading At once the speedy craft got under way again, and was soon edging seaward yet with the low coast line on her bow, a creaming smother of water under her forefoot.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Lieutenant Summers, after greeting the boys pleasantly, returned to his duties.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No trace had been found of Higginbotham, he said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At once the speedy craft got under way again, and was soon edging seaward yet with the low coast line on her bow, a creaming smother of water under her forefoot.
Higginbotham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No trace had been found of Higginbotham, he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Leaning over the rail with them, Captain Folsom began to speak of the liquor smugglers.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading At once the speedy craft got under way again, and was soon edging seaward yet with the low coast line on her bow, a creaming smother of water under her forefoot.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Leaning over the rail with them, Captain Folsom began to speak of the liquor smugglers.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading At once the speedy craft got under way again, and was soon edging seaward yet with the low coast line on her bow, a creaming smother of water under her forefoot.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
Narknoun
an informer or spy working for the police
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
not any; not one
From this reading No trace had been found of Higginbotham, he said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
on one occasion
From this reading At once the speedy craft got under way again, and was soon edging seaward yet with the low coast line on her bow, a creaming smother of water under her forefoot.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Leaning over the rail with them, Captain Folsom began to speak of the liquor smugglers.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Lieutenant Summers, after greeting the boys pleasantly, returned to his duties.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Leaning over the rail with them, Captain Folsom began to speak of the liquor smugglers.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Lieutenant Summers, after greeting the boys pleasantly, returned to his duties.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading No trace had been found of Higginbotham, he said.
seawardadjectiveUS /ˈsiːwərd/
(of winds) coming from the land
From this reading At once the speedy craft got under way again, and was soon edging seaward yet with the low coast line on her bow, a creaming smother of water under her forefoot.
smotherverbUS /ˈsmʌðər/
envelop completely
From this reading At once the speedy craft got under way again, and was soon edging seaward yet with the low coast line on her bow, a creaming smother of water under her forefoot.
smugglersnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading Leaning over the rail with them, Captain Folsom began to speak of the liquor smugglers.
in the near future
From this reading At once the speedy craft got under way again, and was soon edging seaward yet with the low coast line on her bow, a creaming smother of water under her forefoot.
express in speech
From this reading Leaning over the rail with them, Captain Folsom began to speak of the liquor smugglers.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading At once the speedy craft got under way again, and was soon edging seaward yet with the low coast line on her bow, a creaming smother of water under her forefoot.
StarfishnounUS /ˈstɑːrfɪʃ/
echinoderms characterized by five arms extending from a central disk
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
a state of acute pain
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
SummersnounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Leaning over the rail with them, Captain Folsom began to speak of the liquor smugglers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
a just detectable amount
From this reading No trace had been found of Higginbotham, he said.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading At once the speedy craft got under way again, and was soon edging seaward yet with the low coast line on her bow, a creaming smother of water under her forefoot.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At once the speedy craft got under way again, and was soon edging seaward yet with the low coast line on her bow, a creaming smother of water under her forefoot.
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 At once the speedy craft got under way again, and was soon edging seaward yet with the low coast line on her bow, a creaming smother of water under her forefoot.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
in or at the place that
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At once the speedy craft got under way again, and was soon edging seaward yet with the low coast line on her bow, a creaming smother of water under her forefoot.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading WORD OF A STRANGE CRAFT Picked up by the boat at Starfish Cove, to which Bob had made his way without suffering any great inconvenience, the boys were rowed to the Nark where they were greeted on deck by Captain Folsom and Lieutenant Summers.
but in spite of that
From this reading At once the speedy craft got under way again, and was soon edging seaward yet with the low coast line on her bow, a creaming smother of water under her forefoot.
