used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading And just as soon as she did the skipper would notice it instantly, jump aft and set her right.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The busiest man of all was the skipper.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had to keep an eye out for the course of the Johnnie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
becketnounUS /ˈbekət/
(Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170)
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
brinenounUS /braɪn/
water containing salts
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
busiestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪziəst/
superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The busiest man of all was the skipper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
come-to
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From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He had to keep an eye out for the course of the Johnnie.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And just as soon as she did the skipper would notice it instantly, jump aft and set her right.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
the organ of sight
From this reading He had to keep an eye out for the course of the Johnnie.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had to keep an eye out for the course of the Johnnie.
gillsnounUS /ɡɪlz/
plural of “gill” — a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had to keep an eye out for the course of the Johnnie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had to keep an eye out for the course of the Johnnie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And just as soon as she did the skipper would notice it instantly, jump aft and set her right.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading And just as soon as she did the skipper would notice it instantly, jump aft and set her right.
intestinesnounUS /ˌɪnˈtestənz/
plural of “intestine” — the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And just as soon as she did the skipper would notice it instantly, jump aft and set her right.
jibs
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From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
Johnnie
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From this reading He had to keep an eye out for the course of the Johnnie.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
and nothing more
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He had to keep an eye out for the course of the Johnnie.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The busiest man of all was the skipper.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
not any; not one
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading And just as soon as she did the skipper would notice it instantly, jump aft and set her right.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The busiest man of all was the skipper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had to keep an eye out for the course of the Johnnie.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
precisely, exactly
From this reading And just as soon as she did the skipper would notice it instantly, jump aft and set her right.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And just as soon as she did the skipper would notice it instantly, jump aft and set her right.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading The busiest man of all was the skipper.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
in the near future
From this reading And just as soon as she did the skipper would notice it instantly, jump aft and set her right.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
swashing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The busiest man of all was the skipper.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had to keep an eye out for the course of the Johnnie.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
VesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The busiest man of all was the skipper.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
at the time that
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Vessels that are dressing fish, vessels on which the entire crew are soaked in blood, gills, intestines, and swashing brine, might be allowed privileges, one might think; but no, they must keep a lookout just the same.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
but in spite of that
From this reading On this dark night, the Johnnie Duncan, though making a great effort--considering that she had jibs down and wheel in the becket--to stay as she was put, yet would fall away or come-to, especially when the wind shifted two or three points at a jump.
