adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
amusedadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Under the tent roofs, by the light of flaring torches, the crew drank and sang and amused themselves with games; but beyond that circle, there was only blackness and emptiness and silence.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The little ship became a speck of light in a gulf of darkness, an atom of life floating in empty space.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
atomnounUS /ˈætəm/
(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
From this reading The little ship became a speck of light in a gulf of darkness, an atom of life floating in empty space.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The little ship became a speck of light in a gulf of darkness, an atom of life floating in empty space.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Under the tent roofs, by the light of flaring torches, the crew drank and sang and amused themselves with games; but beyond that circle, there was only blackness and emptiness and silence.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Under the tent roofs, by the light of flaring torches, the crew drank and sang and amused themselves with games; but beyond that circle, there was only blackness and emptiness and silence.
blottedverbUS /ˈblɑːtəd/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Under the tent roofs, by the light of flaring torches, the crew drank and sang and amused themselves with games; but beyond that circle, there was only blackness and emptiness and silence.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Under the tent roofs, by the light of flaring torches, the crew drank and sang and amused themselves with games; but beyond that circle, there was only blackness and emptiness and silence.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Sigurd gazed out over the vessel's side, with a yawn and a shiver combined.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
crewnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Under the tent roofs, by the light of flaring torches, the crew drank and sang and amused themselves with games; but beyond that circle, there was only blackness and emptiness and silence.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The little ship became a speck of light in a gulf of darkness, an atom of life floating in empty space.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
drankverbUS /dræŋk/
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Under the tent roofs, by the light of flaring torches, the crew drank and sang and amused themselves with games; but beyond that circle, there was only blackness and emptiness and silence.
EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
emptinessnounUS /ˈemptinəs/
the state of containing nothing
From this reading Under the tent roofs, by the light of flaring torches, the crew drank and sang and amused themselves with games; but beyond that circle, there was only blackness and emptiness and silence.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The little ship became a speck of light in a gulf of darkness, an atom of life floating in empty space.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
flaringadjectiveUS /ˈflerɪŋ/
streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air
From this reading Under the tent roofs, by the light of flaring torches, the crew drank and sang and amused themselves with games; but beyond that circle, there was only blackness and emptiness and silence.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading The little ship became a speck of light in a gulf of darkness, an atom of life floating in empty space.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Under the tent roofs, by the light of flaring torches, the crew drank and sang and amused themselves with games; but beyond that circle, there was only blackness and emptiness and silence.
gazedverbUS /ɡeɪzd/
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Sigurd gazed out over the vessel's side, with a yawn and a shiver combined.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading The little ship became a speck of light in a gulf of darkness, an atom of life floating in empty space.
Ha'vama'l
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little ship became a speck of light in a gulf of darkness, an atom of life floating in empty space.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The little ship became a speck of light in a gulf of darkness, an atom of life floating in empty space.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The little ship became a speck of light in a gulf of darkness, an atom of life floating in empty space.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little ship became a speck of light in a gulf of darkness, an atom of life floating in empty space.
LOVE'SnounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
moonlessadjective
without a moon or a visible moon
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Under the tent roofs, by the light of flaring torches, the crew drank and sang and amused themselves with games; but beyond that circle, there was only blackness and emptiness and silence.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sigurd gazed out over the vessel's side, with a yawn and a shiver combined.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Under the tent roofs, by the light of flaring torches, the crew drank and sang and amused themselves with games; but beyond that circle, there was only blackness and emptiness and silence.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
SAKEnounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
sangnounUS /sæŋ/
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Under the tent roofs, by the light of flaring torches, the crew drank and sang and amused themselves with games; but beyond that circle, there was only blackness and emptiness and silence.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading The little ship became a speck of light in a gulf of darkness, an atom of life floating in empty space.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading Sigurd gazed out over the vessel's side, with a yawn and a shiver combined.
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Sigurd gazed out over the vessel's side, with a yawn and a shiver combined.
SigurdnounUS /ˈsɪɡərd/
(Norse mythology) mythical Norse warrior hero who gains an accursed hoard of gold and was killed by Brynhild; Siegfried is the German counterpart
From this reading Sigurd gazed out over the vessel's side, with a yawn and a shiver combined.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Under the tent roofs, by the light of flaring torches, the crew drank and sang and amused themselves with games; but beyond that circle, there was only blackness and emptiness and silence.
solitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləteri/
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The little ship became a speck of light in a gulf of darkness, an atom of life floating in empty space.
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading The little ship became a speck of light in a gulf of darkness, an atom of life floating in empty space.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Under the tent roofs, by the light of flaring torches, the crew drank and sang and amused themselves with games; but beyond that circle, there was only blackness and emptiness and silence.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Under the tent roofs, by the light of flaring torches, the crew drank and sang and amused themselves with games; but beyond that circle, there was only blackness and emptiness and silence.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Under the tent roofs, by the light of flaring torches, the crew drank and sang and amused themselves with games; but beyond that circle, there was only blackness and emptiness and silence.
torchesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/
plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading Under the tent roofs, by the light of flaring torches, the crew drank and sang and amused themselves with games; but beyond that circle, there was only blackness and emptiness and silence.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the tent roofs, by the light of flaring torches, the crew drank and sang and amused themselves with games; but beyond that circle, there was only blackness and emptiness and silence.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
vessel'snounUS /ˈvesəlz/
possessive form of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Sigurd gazed out over the vessel's side, with a yawn and a shiver combined.
wandersverbUS /ˈwɑːndərz/
third-person singular of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
wavesnounUS /weɪvz/
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 Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading FOR DEAR LOVE'S SAKE He alone knows, Who wanders wide And has much experienced, By what disposition Each man is ruled Who common sense possesses.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Under the tent roofs, by the light of flaring torches, the crew drank and sang and amused themselves with games; but beyond that circle, there was only blackness and emptiness and silence.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Ha'vama'l The first night out was a moonless night, that shut down on the world of waters and blotted out even the clouds and the waves that been company for the solitary vessel.
yawnverbUS /jɔːn/
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading Sigurd gazed out over the vessel's side, with a yawn and a shiver combined.
