used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air in my room was cold, and, as I heard O’Toole’s footsteps overhead, the desire to keep within a warm, snug berth was almost overpowering.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The air in my room was cold, and, as I heard O’Toole’s footsteps overhead, the desire to keep within a warm, snug berth was almost overpowering.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading I lay awake listening to the deepening hum of the wind in the rigging, and I knew that it was blowing a stiff breeze aloft.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The air in my room was cold, and, as I heard O’Toole’s footsteps overhead, the desire to keep within a warm, snug berth was almost overpowering.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading I lay awake listening to the deepening hum of the wind in the rigging, and I knew that it was blowing a stiff breeze aloft.
BangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading Bang!
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading The air in my room was cold, and, as I heard O’Toole’s footsteps overhead, the desire to keep within a warm, snug berth was almost overpowering.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading I lay awake listening to the deepening hum of the wind in the rigging, and I knew that it was blowing a stiff breeze aloft.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading I lay awake listening to the deepening hum of the wind in the rigging, and I knew that it was blowing a stiff breeze aloft.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The air in my room was cold, and, as I heard O’Toole’s footsteps overhead, the desire to keep within a warm, snug berth was almost overpowering.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading I lay awake listening to the deepening hum of the wind in the rigging, and I knew that it was blowing a stiff breeze aloft.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The air in my room was cold, and, as I heard O’Toole’s footsteps overhead, the desire to keep within a warm, snug berth was almost overpowering.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
being one more than seven
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading The air in my room was cold, and, as I heard O’Toole’s footsteps overhead, the desire to keep within a warm, snug berth was almost overpowering.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The air in my room was cold, and, as I heard O’Toole’s footsteps overhead, the desire to keep within a warm, snug berth was almost overpowering.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading I lay awake listening to the deepening hum of the wind in the rigging, and I knew that it was blowing a stiff breeze aloft.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I lay awake listening to the deepening hum of the wind in the rigging, and I knew that it was blowing a stiff breeze aloft.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The air in my room was cold, and, as I heard O’Toole’s footsteps overhead, the desire to keep within a warm, snug berth was almost overpowering.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I lay awake listening to the deepening hum of the wind in the rigging, and I knew that it was blowing a stiff breeze aloft.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I lay awake listening to the deepening hum of the wind in the rigging, and I knew that it was blowing a stiff breeze aloft.
go away from a place
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading I lay awake listening to the deepening hum of the wind in the rigging, and I knew that it was blowing a stiff breeze aloft.
a particular point in time
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
O'Toole's
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From this reading The air in my room was cold, and, as I heard O’Toole’s footsteps overhead, the desire to keep within a warm, snug berth was almost overpowering.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I lay awake listening to the deepening hum of the wind in the rigging, and I knew that it was blowing a stiff breeze aloft.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading The air in my room was cold, and, as I heard O’Toole’s footsteps overhead, the desire to keep within a warm, snug berth was almost overpowering.
overpoweringadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈpaʊrɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading The air in my room was cold, and, as I heard O’Toole’s footsteps overhead, the desire to keep within a warm, snug berth was almost overpowering.
pokedverbUS /poʊkt/
past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading I lay awake listening to the deepening hum of the wind in the rigging, and I knew that it was blowing a stiff breeze aloft.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The air in my room was cold, and, as I heard O’Toole’s footsteps overhead, the desire to keep within a warm, snug berth was almost overpowering.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading The air in my room was cold, and, as I heard O’Toole’s footsteps overhead, the desire to keep within a warm, snug berth was almost overpowering.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading I lay awake listening to the deepening hum of the wind in the rigging, and I knew that it was blowing a stiff breeze aloft.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
look attentively
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading I lay awake listening to the deepening hum of the wind in the rigging, and I knew that it was blowing a stiff breeze aloft.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bang! went a heavy hand on my door, and a sailor poked his head inside a moment afterward with the news that it was eight bells, and that I must leave the warm blankets to turn out for my watch on deck.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The air in my room was cold, and, as I heard O’Toole’s footsteps overhead, the desire to keep within a warm, snug berth was almost overpowering.
