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From this reading Off the Falkland Islands on June 30, the frigate came in contact with a fleet of American whalers, and we learned that they hadn’t seen the narwhale.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Off the Falkland Islands on June 30, the frigate came in contact with a fleet of American whalers, and we learned that they hadn’t seen the narwhale.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading But one of them, the captain of the Monroe, knew that Ned Land had shipped aboard the Abraham Lincoln and asked his help in hunting a baleen whale that was in sight.
AbrahamnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading FOR SOME WHILE the voyage of the Abraham Lincoln was marked by no incident.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Off the Falkland Islands on June 30, the frigate came in contact with a fleet of American whalers, and we learned that they hadn’t seen the narwhale.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But one circumstance arose that displayed Ned Land’s marvelous skills and showed just how much confidence we could place in him.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading But one circumstance arose that displayed Ned Land’s marvelous skills and showed just how much confidence we could place in him.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But one of them, the captain of the Monroe, knew that Ned Land had shipped aboard the Abraham Lincoln and asked his help in hunting a baleen whale that was in sight.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Random!
baleennounUS /bəˈliːn/
a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales; used as the ribs of fans or as stays in corsets
From this reading But one of them, the captain of the Monroe, knew that Ned Land had shipped aboard the Abraham Lincoln and asked his help in hunting a baleen whale that was in sight.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one circumstance arose that displayed Ned Land’s marvelous skills and showed just how much confidence we could place in him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FOR SOME WHILE the voyage of the Abraham Lincoln was marked by no incident.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Off the Falkland Islands on June 30, the frigate came in contact with a fleet of American whalers, and we learned that they hadn’t seen the narwhale.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But one of them, the captain of the Monroe, knew that Ned Land had shipped aboard the Abraham Lincoln and asked his help in hunting a baleen whale that was in sight.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading But one circumstance arose that displayed Ned Land’s marvelous skills and showed just how much confidence we could place in him.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading But one circumstance arose that displayed Ned Land’s marvelous skills and showed just how much confidence we could place in him.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Off the Falkland Islands on June 30, the frigate came in contact with a fleet of American whalers, and we learned that they hadn’t seen the narwhale.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But one circumstance arose that displayed Ned Land’s marvelous skills and showed just how much confidence we could place in him.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading But one circumstance arose that displayed Ned Land’s marvelous skills and showed just how much confidence we could place in him.
Falkland
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From this reading Off the Falkland Islands on June 30, the frigate came in contact with a fleet of American whalers, and we learned that they hadn’t seen the narwhale.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Off the Falkland Islands on June 30, the frigate came in contact with a fleet of American whalers, and we learned that they hadn’t seen the narwhale.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR SOME WHILE the voyage of the Abraham Lincoln was marked by no incident.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading Off the Falkland Islands on June 30, the frigate came in contact with a fleet of American whalers, and we learned that they hadn’t seen the narwhale.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But one of them, the captain of the Monroe, knew that Ned Land had shipped aboard the Abraham Lincoln and asked his help in hunting a baleen whale that was in sight.
hadn't
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From this reading Off the Falkland Islands on June 30, the frigate came in contact with a fleet of American whalers, and we learned that they hadn’t seen the narwhale.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But one of them, the captain of the Monroe, knew that Ned Land had shipped aboard the Abraham Lincoln and asked his help in hunting a baleen whale that was in sight.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But one circumstance arose that displayed Ned Land’s marvelous skills and showed just how much confidence we could place in him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But one of them, the captain of the Monroe, knew that Ned Land had shipped aboard the Abraham Lincoln and asked his help in hunting a baleen whale that was in sight.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But one circumstance arose that displayed Ned Land’s marvelous skills and showed just how much confidence we could place in him.
huntingnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading But one of them, the captain of the Monroe, knew that Ned Land had shipped aboard the Abraham Lincoln and asked his help in hunting a baleen whale that was in sight.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But one circumstance arose that displayed Ned Land’s marvelous skills and showed just how much confidence we could place in him.
incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading FOR SOME WHILE the voyage of the Abraham Lincoln was marked by no incident.
IslandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Off the Falkland Islands on June 30, the frigate came in contact with a fleet of American whalers, and we learned that they hadn’t seen the narwhale.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Off the Falkland Islands on June 30, the frigate came in contact with a fleet of American whalers, and we learned that they hadn’t seen the narwhale.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading But one circumstance arose that displayed Ned Land’s marvelous skills and showed just how much confidence we could place in him.
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 But one of them, the captain of the Monroe, knew that Ned Land had shipped aboard the Abraham Lincoln and asked his help in hunting a baleen whale that was in sight.
LandnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But one of them, the captain of the Monroe, knew that Ned Land had shipped aboard the Abraham Lincoln and asked his help in hunting a baleen whale that was in sight.
Land'snounUS /lændz/
possessive form of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But one circumstance arose that displayed Ned Land’s marvelous skills and showed just how much confidence we could place in him.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Off the Falkland Islands on June 30, the frigate came in contact with a fleet of American whalers, and we learned that they hadn’t seen the narwhale.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading FOR SOME WHILE the voyage of the Abraham Lincoln was marked by no incident.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading FOR SOME WHILE the voyage of the Abraham Lincoln was marked by no incident.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading But one circumstance arose that displayed Ned Land’s marvelous skills and showed just how much confidence we could place in him.
MonroenounUS /mənˈroʊ/
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading But one of them, the captain of the Monroe, knew that Ned Land had shipped aboard the Abraham Lincoln and asked his help in hunting a baleen whale that was in sight.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But one circumstance arose that displayed Ned Land’s marvelous skills and showed just how much confidence we could place in him.
narwhalenoun
small Arctic whale the male having a long spiral ivory tusk
From this reading Off the Falkland Islands on June 30, the frigate came in contact with a fleet of American whalers, and we learned that they hadn’t seen the narwhale.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But one circumstance arose that displayed Ned Land’s marvelous skills and showed just how much confidence we could place in him.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading FOR SOME WHILE the voyage of the Abraham Lincoln was marked by no incident.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR SOME WHILE the voyage of the Abraham Lincoln was marked by no incident.
OffadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Off the Falkland Islands on June 30, the frigate came in contact with a fleet of American whalers, and we learned that they hadn’t seen the narwhale.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Off the Falkland Islands on June 30, the frigate came in contact with a fleet of American whalers, and we learned that they hadn’t seen the narwhale.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one circumstance arose that displayed Ned Land’s marvelous skills and showed just how much confidence we could place in him.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But one circumstance arose that displayed Ned Land’s marvelous skills and showed just how much confidence we could place in him.
RandomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading At Random!
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Off the Falkland Islands on June 30, the frigate came in contact with a fleet of American whalers, and we learned that they hadn’t seen the narwhale.
shippedverbUS /ʃɪpt/
inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially
From this reading But one of them, the captain of the Monroe, knew that Ned Land had shipped aboard the Abraham Lincoln and asked his help in hunting a baleen whale that was in sight.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But one circumstance arose that displayed Ned Land’s marvelous skills and showed just how much confidence we could place in him.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But one of them, the captain of the Monroe, knew that Ned Land had shipped aboard the Abraham Lincoln and asked his help in hunting a baleen whale that was in sight.
skillsnounUS /skɪlz/
plural of “skill” — an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading But one circumstance arose that displayed Ned Land’s marvelous skills and showed just how much confidence we could place in him.
SOMEadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading FOR SOME WHILE the voyage of the Abraham Lincoln was marked by no incident.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But one circumstance arose that displayed Ned Land’s marvelous skills and showed just how much confidence we could place in him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR SOME WHILE the voyage of the Abraham Lincoln was marked by no incident.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But one of them, the captain of the Monroe, knew that Ned Land had shipped aboard the Abraham Lincoln and asked his help in hunting a baleen whale that was in sight.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Off the Falkland Islands on June 30, the frigate came in contact with a fleet of American whalers, and we learned that they hadn’t seen the narwhale.
voyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/
an act of traveling by water
From this reading FOR SOME WHILE the voyage of the Abraham Lincoln was marked by no incident.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOR SOME WHILE the voyage of the Abraham Lincoln was marked by no incident.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But one circumstance arose that displayed Ned Land’s marvelous skills and showed just how much confidence we could place in him.
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading But one of them, the captain of the Monroe, knew that Ned Land had shipped aboard the Abraham Lincoln and asked his help in hunting a baleen whale that was in sight.
whalersnounUS /ˈweɪlərz/
plural of “whaler” — a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales
From this reading Off the Falkland Islands on June 30, the frigate came in contact with a fleet of American whalers, and we learned that they hadn’t seen the narwhale.
WHILEconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading FOR SOME WHILE the voyage of the Abraham Lincoln was marked by no incident.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Off the Falkland Islands on June 30, the frigate came in contact with a fleet of American whalers, and we learned that they hadn’t seen the narwhale.
