used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
in the past
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INTRODUCES DEEP-SEA FISHERMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In one of the narrow lanes or "Rows" peculiar to that town, the skipper of the smack stood at his own door, grumbling.
BALLANTYNE
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From this reading THE YOUNG TRAWLER, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.
breezyadjectiveUS /ˈbriːzi/
fresh and animated
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAWLER, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER ONE.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
DEEP-SEAadjective
of or taking place in the deeper parts of the sea
From this reading INTRODUCES DEEP-SEA FISHERMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In one of the narrow lanes or "Rows" peculiar to that town, the skipper of the smack stood at his own door, grumbling.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading INTRODUCES DEEP-SEA FISHERMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
FISHERMENnounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading INTRODUCES DEEP-SEA FISHERMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
fishing-smack
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From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
grumblingnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading In one of the narrow lanes or "Rows" peculiar to that town, the skipper of the smack stood at his own door, grumbling.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In one of the narrow lanes or "Rows" peculiar to that town, the skipper of the smack stood at his own door, grumbling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
INTRODUCESverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/
third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading INTRODUCES DEEP-SEA FISHERMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading In one of the narrow lanes or "Rows" peculiar to that town, the skipper of the smack stood at his own door, grumbling.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAWLER, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading In one of the narrow lanes or "Rows" peculiar to that town, the skipper of the smack stood at his own door, grumbling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CHAPTER ONE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In one of the narrow lanes or "Rows" peculiar to that town, the skipper of the smack stood at his own door, grumbling.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In one of the narrow lanes or "Rows" peculiar to that town, the skipper of the smack stood at his own door, grumbling.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading In one of the narrow lanes or "Rows" peculiar to that town, the skipper of the smack stood at his own door, grumbling.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAWLER, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
riotedverbUS /ˈraɪətɪd/
past form of “riot” — take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
RowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading In one of the narrow lanes or "Rows" peculiar to that town, the skipper of the smack stood at his own door, grumbling.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading In one of the narrow lanes or "Rows" peculiar to that town, the skipper of the smack stood at his own door, grumbling.
smackverbUS /smæk/
deliver a hard blow to
From this reading In one of the narrow lanes or "Rows" peculiar to that town, the skipper of the smack stood at his own door, grumbling.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In one of the narrow lanes or "Rows" peculiar to that town, the skipper of the smack stood at his own door, grumbling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In one of the narrow lanes or "Rows" peculiar to that town, the skipper of the smack stood at his own door, grumbling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAWLER, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading INTRODUCES DEEP-SEA FISHERMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In one of the narrow lanes or "Rows" peculiar to that town, the skipper of the smack stood at his own door, grumbling.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In one of the narrow lanes or "Rows" peculiar to that town, the skipper of the smack stood at his own door, grumbling.
TRAWLERnounUS /ˈtrɔːlər/
a fisherman who use a trawl net
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAWLER, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
in or at the place that
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
Yarmouth
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From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
a late time of life
From this reading On a certain breezy morning in October--not many years ago--a wilderness of foam rioted wildly over those dangerous sands which lie off the port of Yarmouth, where the _Evening Star_, fishing-smack, was getting ready for sea.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAWLER, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.
