used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Both boats were armed, while the Q.-F. was ready for instant action in case of a surprise.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A gentle pull for about half a mile brought the boats to the approximate position of the wreck of the Spanish treasure ship.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Both boats were armed, while the Q.-F. was ready for instant action in case of a surprise.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
approximateverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmət/
be close or similar
From this reading A gentle pull for about half a mile brought the boats to the approximate position of the wreck of the Spanish treasure ship.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Both boats were armed, while the Q.-F. was ready for instant action in case of a surprise.
awnings
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From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
bos'nnoun
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A gentle pull for about half a mile brought the boats to the approximate position of the wreck of the Spanish treasure ship.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Both boats were armed, while the Q.-F. was ready for instant action in case of a surprise.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
gotten under control
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
enervatingadjective
causing debilitation
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading Both boats were armed, while the Q.-F. was ready for instant action in case of a surprise.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
FortunanounUS /fɔːrˈtuːnə/
(Roman mythology) the goddess of fortune and good luck; counterpart of Greek Tyche
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading A gentle pull for about half a mile brought the boats to the approximate position of the wreck of the Spanish treasure ship.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
glassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlæsi/
resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A gentle pull for about half a mile brought the boats to the approximate position of the wreck of the Spanish treasure ship.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Both boats were armed, while the Q.-F. was ready for instant action in case of a surprise.
lightestadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəst/
superlative of “light” — of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A gentle pull for about half a mile brought the boats to the approximate position of the wreck of the Spanish treasure ship.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading A gentle pull for about half a mile brought the boats to the approximate position of the wreck of the Spanish treasure ship.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading A gentle pull for about half a mile brought the boats to the approximate position of the wreck of the Spanish treasure ship.
QnounUS /kjuː/
the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading Both boats were armed, while the Q.-F. was ready for instant action in case of a surprise.
quartermasternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərmæstər/
an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Both boats were armed, while the Q.-F. was ready for instant action in case of a surprise.
not used up
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
riggedadjectiveUS /rɪɡd/
fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
transport commercially
From this reading A gentle pull for about half a mile brought the boats to the approximate position of the wreck of the Spanish treasure ship.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading A gentle pull for about half a mile brought the boats to the approximate position of the wreck of the Spanish treasure ship.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Both boats were armed, while the Q.-F. was ready for instant action in case of a surprise.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading A gentle pull for about half a mile brought the boats to the approximate position of the wreck of the Spanish treasure ship.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
whalernounUS /ˈweɪlər/
a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
a Caucasian
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
which person or people
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Both boats were lowered, and tropical awnings rigged to protect their crews, who, clad in the lightest of white clothing and wearing straw hats, were full of enthusiasm for work in spite of the enervating heat.
WRECKnounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading WE FIND THE WRECK THE day was well advanced before the preparations for the finding of the wreck were completed, and the blazing sun beat down with terrific heat upon the surface of the glassy sea.
Yadillah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the whaler went my father, the doctor, and five seamen, while the gig contained Uncle Herbert, three seamen, and myself; the bos'n and the quartermaster, two deck hands, and Yadillah remaining on board the "Fortuna."
