used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “But no matter whether it happens or not we are in great luck to be able to set eyes on a glorious picture like this.”
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
at or in the front
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
(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 There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “I’m a little inclined to say the same thing myself,” Jack announced.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
battleshipsnounUS /ˈbætəlʃɪps/
plural of “battleship” — large and heavily armoured warship
From this reading There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “But no matter whether it happens or not we are in great luck to be able to set eyes on a glorious picture like this.”
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But no matter whether it happens or not we are in great luck to be able to set eyes on a glorious picture like this.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
cruisersnounUS /ˈkruːzərz/
plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
destroyersnounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪərz/
plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
dispatchverbUS /dɪˈspætʃ/
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “But no matter whether it happens or not we are in great luck to be able to set eyes on a glorious picture like this.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
fortsnounUS /fɔːrts/
plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading “But no matter whether it happens or not we are in great luck to be able to set eyes on a glorious picture like this.”
the act of departing
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “But no matter whether it happens or not we are in great luck to be able to set eyes on a glorious picture like this.”
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “But no matter whether it happens or not we are in great luck to be able to set eyes on a glorious picture like this.”
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m a little inclined to say the same thing myself,” Jack announced.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading “I’m a little inclined to say the same thing myself,” Jack announced.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “But no matter whether it happens or not we are in great luck to be able to set eyes on a glorious picture like this.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “But no matter whether it happens or not we are in great luck to be able to set eyes on a glorious picture like this.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I’m a little inclined to say the same thing myself,” Jack announced.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “But no matter whether it happens or not we are in great luck to be able to set eyes on a glorious picture like this.”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “But no matter whether it happens or not we are in great luck to be able to set eyes on a glorious picture like this.”
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
in motion
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I’m a little inclined to say the same thing myself,” Jack announced.
not any; not one
From this reading “But no matter whether it happens or not we are in great luck to be able to set eyes on a glorious picture like this.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “But no matter whether it happens or not we are in great luck to be able to set eyes on a glorious picture like this.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “But no matter whether it happens or not we are in great luck to be able to set eyes on a glorious picture like this.”
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “I’m a little inclined to say the same thing myself,” Jack announced.
express in words
From this reading “I’m a little inclined to say the same thing myself,” Jack announced.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “But no matter whether it happens or not we are in great luck to be able to set eyes on a glorious picture like this.”
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
super-dreadnaughts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
a special situation
From this reading “I’m a little inclined to say the same thing myself,” Jack announced.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “But no matter whether it happens or not we are in great luck to be able to set eyes on a glorious picture like this.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
torpedo-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading “Jack, I do believe they are going in today to engage the Turkish forts!” exclaimed Amos, after taking a good look around at the stirring picture.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The sun, not far above the horizon, shone upon the glistening sea, and in almost every quarter the boys could see war vessels moving steadily in the direction of the land ahead.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “But no matter whether it happens or not we are in great luck to be able to set eyes on a glorious picture like this.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were battleships, super-dreadnaughts, cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and dispatch boats, all stripped for action and looking in grim earnest as they moved along in seemingly endless procession.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “But no matter whether it happens or not we are in great luck to be able to set eyes on a glorious picture like this.”
