used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I MAKE A PROMISE The morning following the unpleasant incident with Leith broke clear and sunny.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
(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 Captain Newmarch set all hands at work to repair the damage, and before midday we were bowling along under as much canvas as we could spread.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Captain Newmarch set all hands at work to repair the damage, and before midday we were bowling along under as much canvas as we could spread.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The storm being directly from the southwest had not carried us from our course, and Newmarch chuckled when he had taken an observation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I MAKE A PROMISE The morning following the unpleasant incident with Leith broke clear and sunny.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Captain Newmarch set all hands at work to repair the damage, and before midday we were bowling along under as much canvas as we could spread.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The storm being directly from the southwest had not carried us from our course, and Newmarch chuckled when he had taken an observation.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
bowlingnounUS /ˈboʊlɪŋ/
a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them
From this reading Captain Newmarch set all hands at work to repair the damage, and before midday we were bowling along under as much canvas as we could spread.
lacking funds
From this reading I MAKE A PROMISE The morning following the unpleasant incident with Leith broke clear and sunny.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Captain Newmarch set all hands at work to repair the damage, and before midday we were bowling along under as much canvas as we could spread.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Newmarch set all hands at work to repair the damage, and before midday we were bowling along under as much canvas as we could spread.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The storm being directly from the southwest had not carried us from our course, and Newmarch chuckled when he had taken an observation.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading The storm being directly from the southwest had not carried us from our course, and Newmarch chuckled when he had taken an observation.
rid of obstructions
From this reading I MAKE A PROMISE The morning following the unpleasant incident with Leith broke clear and sunny.
cordagenounUS /ˈkɔːrdədʒ/
the amount of wood in an area as measured in cords
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Captain Newmarch set all hands at work to repair the damage, and before midday we were bowling along under as much canvas as we could spread.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The storm being directly from the southwest had not carried us from our course, and Newmarch chuckled when he had taken an observation.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading Captain Newmarch set all hands at work to repair the damage, and before midday we were bowling along under as much canvas as we could spread.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
without deviation
From this reading The storm being directly from the southwest had not carried us from our course, and Newmarch chuckled when he had taken an observation.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I MAKE A PROMISE The morning following the unpleasant incident with Leith broke clear and sunny.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The storm being directly from the southwest had not carried us from our course, and Newmarch chuckled when he had taken an observation.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading "We'll strike it in the morning," he growled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Captain Newmarch set all hands at work to repair the damage, and before midday we were bowling along under as much canvas as we could spread.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The storm being directly from the southwest had not carried us from our course, and Newmarch chuckled when he had taken an observation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I MAKE A PROMISE The morning following the unpleasant incident with Leith broke clear and sunny.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We'll strike it in the morning," he growled.
a single distinct event
From this reading I MAKE A PROMISE The morning following the unpleasant incident with Leith broke clear and sunny.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
Leith
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From this reading I MAKE A PROMISE The morning following the unpleasant incident with Leith broke clear and sunny.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
roused to anger
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
engage in
From this reading I MAKE A PROMISE The morning following the unpleasant incident with Leith broke clear and sunny.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading Captain Newmarch set all hands at work to repair the damage, and before midday we were bowling along under as much canvas as we could spread.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I MAKE A PROMISE The morning following the unpleasant incident with Leith broke clear and sunny.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Captain Newmarch set all hands at work to repair the damage, and before midday we were bowling along under as much canvas as we could spread.
Newmarch
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From this reading Captain Newmarch set all hands at work to repair the damage, and before midday we were bowling along under as much canvas as we could spread.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The storm being directly from the southwest had not carried us from our course, and Newmarch chuckled when he had taken an observation.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The storm being directly from the southwest had not carried us from our course, and Newmarch chuckled when he had taken an observation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
and nothing more
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The storm being directly from the southwest had not carried us from our course, and Newmarch chuckled when he had taken an observation.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
pranksnounUS /præŋks/
plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading I MAKE A PROMISE The morning following the unpleasant incident with Leith broke clear and sunny.
remindersnounUS /riˈmaɪndərz/
plural of “reminder” — a message that helps you remember something
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Captain Newmarch set all hands at work to repair the damage, and before midday we were bowling along under as much canvas as we could spread.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Captain Newmarch set all hands at work to repair the damage, and before midday we were bowling along under as much canvas as we could spread.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading The storm being directly from the southwest had not carried us from our course, and Newmarch chuckled when he had taken an observation.
spars
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From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Captain Newmarch set all hands at work to repair the damage, and before midday we were bowling along under as much canvas as we could spread.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "We'll strike it in the morning," he growled.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading I MAKE A PROMISE The morning following the unpleasant incident with Leith broke clear and sunny.
possessing sweep
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The storm being directly from the southwest had not carried us from our course, and Newmarch chuckled when he had taken an observation.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I MAKE A PROMISE The morning following the unpleasant incident with Leith broke clear and sunny.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Newmarch set all hands at work to repair the damage, and before midday we were bowling along under as much canvas as we could spread.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Captain Newmarch set all hands at work to repair the damage, and before midday we were bowling along under as much canvas as we could spread.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading I MAKE A PROMISE The morning following the unpleasant incident with Leith broke clear and sunny.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
WaifnounUS /weɪf/
a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Captain Newmarch set all hands at work to repair the damage, and before midday we were bowling along under as much canvas as we could spread.
We'll
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From this reading "We'll strike it in the morning," he growled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Pacific, as if tired after its mad pranks of the preceding three days, was a shimmering stretch of placid blue water, and the shattered spars and loose cordage of _The Waif_ were the only reminders of the terrific storm that had swept us before it.
at the time that
From this reading The storm being directly from the southwest had not carried us from our course, and Newmarch chuckled when he had taken an observation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I MAKE A PROMISE The morning following the unpleasant incident with Leith broke clear and sunny.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Captain Newmarch set all hands at work to repair the damage, and before midday we were bowling along under as much canvas as we could spread.
