Chapter XXXVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading As they moved out of the dyke, where there was a gentle current, into the open broad, there was a sound of crashing and splintering at their bows, and the way of the yacht was stopped.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was dark when they sailed up the dyke leading to the broad, and the wind had fallen, so that their progress was slow.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Why the broad is frozen over, and we can't get any further."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As they moved out of the dyke, where there was a gentle current, into the open broad, there was a sound of crashing and splintering at their bows, and the way of the yacht was stopped.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As they moved out of the dyke, where there was a gentle current, into the open broad, there was a sound of crashing and splintering at their bows, and the way of the yacht was stopped.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Jimmy and Dick rushed out of the cabin, where they had been preparing supper, and said to Frank, who was at the helm,-- "What is the matter?"

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The Bread Frozen.--Skating.--Fish Frozen in Ice.-- Birds Frozen to the Ice.--Ice-Ships.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading As they moved out of the dyke, where there was a gentle current, into the open broad, there was a sound of crashing and splintering at their bows, and the way of the yacht was stopped.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading The Bread Frozen.--Skating.--Fish Frozen in Ice.-- Birds Frozen to the Ice.--Ice-Ships.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading It was dark when they sailed up the dyke leading to the broad, and the wind had fallen, so that their progress was slow.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Jimmy and Dick rushed out of the cabin, where they had been preparing supper, and said to Frank, who was at the helm,-- "What is the matter?"

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From this reading "Why the broad is frozen over, and we can't get any further."

informal intensifiers

From this reading As they moved out of the dyke, where there was a gentle current, into the open broad, there was a sound of crashing and splintering at their bows, and the way of the yacht was stopped.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading As they moved out of the dyke, where there was a gentle current, into the open broad, there was a sound of crashing and splintering at their bows, and the way of the yacht was stopped.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was dark when they sailed up the dyke leading to the broad, and the wind had fallen, so that their progress was slow.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Jimmy and Dick rushed out of the cabin, where they had been preparing supper, and said to Frank, who was at the helm,-- "What is the matter?"

(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

From this reading It was dark when they sailed up the dyke leading to the broad, and the wind had fallen, so that their progress was slow.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading It was dark when they sailed up the dyke leading to the broad, and the wind had fallen, so that their progress was slow.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading The Bread Frozen.--Skating.--Fish Frozen in Ice.-- Birds Frozen to the Ice.--Ice-Ships.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Jimmy and Dick rushed out of the cabin, where they had been preparing supper, and said to Frank, who was at the helm,-- "What is the matter?"

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading The Bread Frozen.--Skating.--Fish Frozen in Ice.-- Birds Frozen to the Ice.--Ice-Ships.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading "Why the broad is frozen over, and we can't get any further."

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading As they moved out of the dyke, where there was a gentle current, into the open broad, there was a sound of crashing and splintering at their bows, and the way of the yacht was stopped.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Why the broad is frozen over, and we can't get any further."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was dark when they sailed up the dyke leading to the broad, and the wind had fallen, so that their progress was slow.

steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered

From this reading Jimmy and Dick rushed out of the cabin, where they had been preparing supper, and said to Frank, who was at the helm,-- "What is the matter?"

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading The Bread Frozen.--Skating.--Fish Frozen in Ice.-- Birds Frozen to the Ice.--Ice-Ships.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Bread Frozen.--Skating.--Fish Frozen in Ice.-- Birds Frozen to the Ice.--Ice-Ships.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Bread Frozen.--Skating.--Fish Frozen in Ice.-- Birds Frozen to the Ice.--Ice-Ships.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As they moved out of the dyke, where there was a gentle current, into the open broad, there was a sound of crashing and splintering at their bows, and the way of the yacht was stopped.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Jimmy and Dick rushed out of the cabin, where they had been preparing supper, and said to Frank, who was at the helm,-- "What is the matter?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was dark when they sailed up the dyke leading to the broad, and the wind had fallen, so that their progress was slow.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading Jimmy and Dick rushed out of the cabin, where they had been preparing supper, and said to Frank, who was at the helm,-- "What is the matter?"

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading It was dark when they sailed up the dyke leading to the broad, and the wind had fallen, so that their progress was slow.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Jimmy and Dick rushed out of the cabin, where they had been preparing supper, and said to Frank, who was at the helm,-- "What is the matter?"

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading As they moved out of the dyke, where there was a gentle current, into the open broad, there was a sound of crashing and splintering at their bows, and the way of the yacht was stopped.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As they moved out of the dyke, where there was a gentle current, into the open broad, there was a sound of crashing and splintering at their bows, and the way of the yacht was stopped.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading As they moved out of the dyke, where there was a gentle current, into the open broad, there was a sound of crashing and splintering at their bows, and the way of the yacht was stopped.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As they moved out of the dyke, where there was a gentle current, into the open broad, there was a sound of crashing and splintering at their bows, and the way of the yacht was stopped.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Why the broad is frozen over, and we can't get any further."

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Jimmy and Dick rushed out of the cabin, where they had been preparing supper, and said to Frank, who was at the helm,-- "What is the matter?"

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading It was dark when they sailed up the dyke leading to the broad, and the wind had fallen, so that their progress was slow.

done under pressure

From this reading Jimmy and Dick rushed out of the cabin, where they had been preparing supper, and said to Frank, who was at the helm,-- "What is the matter?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Jimmy and Dick rushed out of the cabin, where they had been preparing supper, and said to Frank, who was at the helm,-- "What is the matter?"

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading It was dark when they sailed up the dyke leading to the broad, and the wind had fallen, so that their progress was slow.

the sport of gliding on skates

From this reading The Bread Frozen.--Skating.--Fish Frozen in Ice.-- Birds Frozen to the Ice.--Ice-Ships.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading It was dark when they sailed up the dyke leading to the broad, and the wind had fallen, so that their progress was slow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was dark when they sailed up the dyke leading to the broad, and the wind had fallen, so that their progress was slow.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading As they moved out of the dyke, where there was a gentle current, into the open broad, there was a sound of crashing and splintering at their bows, and the way of the yacht was stopped.

the act of chipping something

From this reading As they moved out of the dyke, where there was a gentle current, into the open broad, there was a sound of crashing and splintering at their bows, and the way of the yacht was stopped.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading As they moved out of the dyke, where there was a gentle current, into the open broad, there was a sound of crashing and splintering at their bows, and the way of the yacht was stopped.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Jimmy and Dick rushed out of the cabin, where they had been preparing supper, and said to Frank, who was at the helm,-- "What is the matter?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was dark when they sailed up the dyke leading to the broad, and the wind had fallen, so that their progress was slow.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Bread Frozen.--Skating.--Fish Frozen in Ice.-- Birds Frozen to the Ice.--Ice-Ships.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was dark when they sailed up the dyke leading to the broad, and the wind had fallen, so that their progress was slow.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As they moved out of the dyke, where there was a gentle current, into the open broad, there was a sound of crashing and splintering at their bows, and the way of the yacht was stopped.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was dark when they sailed up the dyke leading to the broad, and the wind had fallen, so that their progress was slow.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Bread Frozen.--Skating.--Fish Frozen in Ice.-- Birds Frozen to the Ice.--Ice-Ships.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was dark when they sailed up the dyke leading to the broad, and the wind had fallen, so that their progress was slow.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was dark when they sailed up the dyke leading to the broad, and the wind had fallen, so that their progress was slow.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As they moved out of the dyke, where there was a gentle current, into the open broad, there was a sound of crashing and splintering at their bows, and the way of the yacht was stopped.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Why the broad is frozen over, and we can't get any further."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Jimmy and Dick rushed out of the cabin, where they had been preparing supper, and said to Frank, who was at the helm,-- "What is the matter?"

at the time that

From this reading It was dark when they sailed up the dyke leading to the broad, and the wind had fallen, so that their progress was slow.

in or at the place that

From this reading As they moved out of the dyke, where there was a gentle current, into the open broad, there was a sound of crashing and splintering at their bows, and the way of the yacht was stopped.

which person or people

From this reading Jimmy and Dick rushed out of the cabin, where they had been preparing supper, and said to Frank, who was at the helm,-- "What is the matter?"

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why the broad is frozen over, and we can't get any further."

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading It was dark when they sailed up the dyke leading to the broad, and the wind had fallen, so that their progress was slow.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading As they moved out of the dyke, where there was a gentle current, into the open broad, there was a sound of crashing and splintering at their bows, and the way of the yacht was stopped.