used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESERTED STEAM YACHT "Dick, am I mistaken, or do I see a vessel over yonder?"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading A DESERTED STEAM YACHT "Dick, am I mistaken, or do I see a vessel over yonder?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom asked the question, as he suddenly straightened up and took a long look over to where the mist had temporarily lifted.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "It certainly does look like a ship of some sort," answered Dick, gazing forward with equal eagerness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tom asked the question, as he suddenly straightened up and took a long look over to where the mist had temporarily lifted.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Tom asked the question, as he suddenly straightened up and took a long look over to where the mist had temporarily lifted.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Shall ve call owid?" asked Hans.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "It certainly does look like a ship of some sort," answered Dick, gazing forward with equal eagerness.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading A DESERTED STEAM YACHT "Dick, am I mistaken, or do I see a vessel over yonder?"
someone who is a detective
From this reading A DESERTED STEAM YACHT "Dick, am I mistaken, or do I see a vessel over yonder?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A DESERTED STEAM YACHT "Dick, am I mistaken, or do I see a vessel over yonder?"
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It certainly does look like a ship of some sort," answered Dick, gazing forward with equal eagerness.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading "It certainly does look like a ship of some sort," answered Dick, gazing forward with equal eagerness.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading "It certainly does look like a ship of some sort," answered Dick, gazing forward with equal eagerness.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "It is too far off."
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "It certainly does look like a ship of some sort," answered Dick, gazing forward with equal eagerness.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "It certainly does look like a ship of some sort," answered Dick, gazing forward with equal eagerness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom asked the question, as he suddenly straightened up and took a long look over to where the mist had temporarily lifted.
HansnounUS /hɑːns/
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading "Shall ve call owid?" asked Hans.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom asked the question, as he suddenly straightened up and took a long look over to where the mist had temporarily lifted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A DESERTED STEAM YACHT "Dick, am I mistaken, or do I see a vessel over yonder?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is too far off."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It certainly does look like a ship of some sort," answered Dick, gazing forward with equal eagerness.
held up in the air
From this reading Tom asked the question, as he suddenly straightened up and took a long look over to where the mist had temporarily lifted.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It certainly does look like a ship of some sort," answered Dick, gazing forward with equal eagerness.
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 Tom asked the question, as he suddenly straightened up and took a long look over to where the mist had temporarily lifted.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Tom asked the question, as he suddenly straightened up and took a long look over to where the mist had temporarily lifted.
become covered with mist
From this reading Tom asked the question, as he suddenly straightened up and took a long look over to where the mist had temporarily lifted.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading A DESERTED STEAM YACHT "Dick, am I mistaken, or do I see a vessel over yonder?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It certainly does look like a ship of some sort," answered Dick, gazing forward with equal eagerness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "It is too far off."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A DESERTED STEAM YACHT "Dick, am I mistaken, or do I see a vessel over yonder?"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A DESERTED STEAM YACHT "Dick, am I mistaken, or do I see a vessel over yonder?"
owid
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From this reading "Shall ve call owid?" asked Hans.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Tom asked the question, as he suddenly straightened up and took a long look over to where the mist had temporarily lifted.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A DESERTED STEAM YACHT "Dick, am I mistaken, or do I see a vessel over yonder?"
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall ve call owid?" asked Hans.
transport commercially
From this reading "It certainly does look like a ship of some sort," answered Dick, gazing forward with equal eagerness.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "It certainly does look like a ship of some sort," answered Dick, gazing forward with equal eagerness.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "It certainly does look like a ship of some sort," answered Dick, gazing forward with equal eagerness.
STEAMverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading A DESERTED STEAM YACHT "Dick, am I mistaken, or do I see a vessel over yonder?"
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading Tom asked the question, as he suddenly straightened up and took a long look over to where the mist had temporarily lifted.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Tom asked the question, as he suddenly straightened up and took a long look over to where the mist had temporarily lifted.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading Tom asked the question, as he suddenly straightened up and took a long look over to where the mist had temporarily lifted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom asked the question, as he suddenly straightened up and took a long look over to where the mist had temporarily lifted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom asked the question, as he suddenly straightened up and took a long look over to where the mist had temporarily lifted.
male cat
From this reading Tom asked the question, as he suddenly straightened up and took a long look over to where the mist had temporarily lifted.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It is too far off."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Tom asked the question, as he suddenly straightened up and took a long look over to where the mist had temporarily lifted.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tom asked the question, as he suddenly straightened up and took a long look over to where the mist had temporarily lifted.
ve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Shall ve call owid?" asked Hans.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading A DESERTED STEAM YACHT "Dick, am I mistaken, or do I see a vessel over yonder?"
in or at the place that
From this reading Tom asked the question, as he suddenly straightened up and took a long look over to where the mist had temporarily lifted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It certainly does look like a ship of some sort," answered Dick, gazing forward with equal eagerness.
YACHTnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading A DESERTED STEAM YACHT "Dick, am I mistaken, or do I see a vessel over yonder?"
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading A DESERTED STEAM YACHT "Dick, am I mistaken, or do I see a vessel over yonder?"
