AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little group of fishermen in oilskins leaned over the railing and discussed the chances of Ben Oates bringing his boat in safely.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Towards three o'clock on the following afternoon, the boisterous wind of an uncertain morning settled down to worse things.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Philippa, also, distracted by a curious anxiety, stood before the blurred window, gazing into what seemed almost a grey chaos.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Philippa, also, distracted by a curious anxiety, stood before the blurred window, gazing into what seemed almost a grey chaos.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Towards three o'clock on the following afternoon, the boisterous wind of an uncertain morning settled down to worse things.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Philippa, also, distracted by a curious anxiety, stood before the blurred window, gazing into what seemed almost a grey chaos.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Philippa, also, distracted by a curious anxiety, stood before the blurred window, gazing into what seemed almost a grey chaos.
BennounUS /ben/
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading A little group of fishermen in oilskins leaned over the railing and discussed the chances of Ben Oates bringing his boat in safely.
blurredadjectiveUS /blɜːrd/
indistinct or hazy in outline
From this reading Philippa, also, distracted by a curious anxiety, stood before the blurred window, gazing into what seemed almost a grey chaos.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading A little group of fishermen in oilskins leaned over the railing and discussed the chances of Ben Oates bringing his boat in safely.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading Towards three o'clock on the following afternoon, the boisterous wind of an uncertain morning settled down to worse things.
boomingadjectiveUS /ˈbuːmɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading A little group of fishermen in oilskins leaned over the railing and discussed the chances of Ben Oates bringing his boat in safely.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Philippa, also, distracted by a curious anxiety, stood before the blurred window, gazing into what seemed almost a grey chaos.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “Captain Griffiths, your ladyship.”
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A little group of fishermen in oilskins leaned over the railing and discussed the chances of Ben Oates bringing his boat in safely.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading Philippa, also, distracted by a curious anxiety, stood before the blurred window, gazing into what seemed almost a grey chaos.
cliffwards
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Philippa, also, distracted by a curious anxiety, stood before the blurred window, gazing into what seemed almost a grey chaos.
dashedadjectiveUS /dæʃt/
having gaps or spaces
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading A little group of fishermen in oilskins leaned over the railing and discussed the chances of Ben Oates bringing his boat in safely.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading Philippa, also, distracted by a curious anxiety, stood before the blurred window, gazing into what seemed almost a grey chaos.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Towards three o'clock on the following afternoon, the boisterous wind of an uncertain morning settled down to worse things.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading A little group of fishermen in oilskins leaned over the railing and discussed the chances of Ben Oates bringing his boat in safely.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Towards three o'clock on the following afternoon, the boisterous wind of an uncertain morning settled down to worse things.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
gazingverbUS /ˈɡeɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Philippa, also, distracted by a curious anxiety, stood before the blurred window, gazing into what seemed almost a grey chaos.
greyadjectiveUS /ɡreɪ/
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Philippa, also, distracted by a curious anxiety, stood before the blurred window, gazing into what seemed almost a grey chaos.
GriffithsnounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪθs/
plural of “griffith” — United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)
From this reading “Captain Griffiths, your ladyship.”
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A little group of fishermen in oilskins leaned over the railing and discussed the chances of Ben Oates bringing his boat in safely.
HaulverbUS /hɔːl/
draw slowly or heavily
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A little group of fishermen in oilskins leaned over the railing and discussed the chances of Ben Oates bringing his boat in safely.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A little group of fishermen in oilskins leaned over the railing and discussed the chances of Ben Oates bringing his boat in safely.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Philippa, also, distracted by a curious anxiety, stood before the blurred window, gazing into what seemed almost a grey chaos.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading “Captain Griffiths, your ladyship.”
leanedverbUS /liːnd/
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading A little group of fishermen in oilskins leaned over the railing and discussed the chances of Ben Oates bringing his boat in safely.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little group of fishermen in oilskins leaned over the railing and discussed the chances of Ben Oates bringing his boat in safely.
Mainsailnoun
the lowermost sail on the mainmast
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Towards three o'clock on the following afternoon, the boisterous wind of an uncertain morning settled down to worse things.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Towards three o'clock on the following afternoon, the boisterous wind of an uncertain morning settled down to worse things.
OatesnounUS /oʊts/
English conspirator who claimed that there was a Jesuit plot to assassinate Charles II (1649-1705)
From this reading A little group of fishermen in oilskins leaned over the railing and discussed the chances of Ben Oates bringing his boat in safely.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Towards three o'clock on the following afternoon, the boisterous wind of an uncertain morning settled down to worse things.
oilskins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A little group of fishermen in oilskins leaned over the railing and discussed the chances of Ben Oates bringing his boat in safely.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Towards three o'clock on the following afternoon, the boisterous wind of an uncertain morning settled down to worse things.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A little group of fishermen in oilskins leaned over the railing and discussed the chances of Ben Oates bringing his boat in safely.
Philippa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Philippa, also, distracted by a curious anxiety, stood before the blurred window, gazing into what seemed almost a grey chaos.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading A little group of fishermen in oilskins leaned over the railing and discussed the chances of Ben Oates bringing his boat in safely.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading A little group of fishermen in oilskins leaned over the railing and discussed the chances of Ben Oates bringing his boat in safely.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Philippa, also, distracted by a curious anxiety, stood before the blurred window, gazing into what seemed almost a grey chaos.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Towards three o'clock on the following afternoon, the boisterous wind of an uncertain morning settled down to worse things.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Philippa, also, distracted by a curious anxiety, stood before the blurred window, gazing into what seemed almost a grey chaos.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Towards three o'clock on the following afternoon, the boisterous wind of an uncertain morning settled down to worse things.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Towards three o'clock on the following afternoon, the boisterous wind of an uncertain morning settled down to worse things.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Towards three o'clock on the following afternoon, the boisterous wind of an uncertain morning settled down to worse things.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Towards three o'clock on the following afternoon, the boisterous wind of an uncertain morning settled down to worse things.
torenounUS /tɔːr/
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
TowardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Towards three o'clock on the following afternoon, the boisterous wind of an uncertain morning settled down to worse things.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Towards three o'clock on the following afternoon, the boisterous wind of an uncertain morning settled down to worse things.
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 It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Philippa, also, distracted by a curious anxiety, stood before the blurred window, gazing into what seemed almost a grey chaos.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Towards three o'clock on the following afternoon, the boisterous wind of an uncertain morning settled down to worse things.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Philippa, also, distracted by a curious anxiety, stood before the blurred window, gazing into what seemed almost a grey chaos.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It tore the spray from the crest of the gathering waves, dashed it even against the French windows of Mainsail Haul, and came booming down the open spaces cliffwards, like the rumble of some subterranean artillery.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Towards three o'clock on the following afternoon, the boisterous wind of an uncertain morning settled down to worse things.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Captain Griffiths, your ladyship.”
