used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It could be only a question of time when she would knock a hole in her bottom and go to pieces.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to the dead-reckoning we ought to be a little to the southward of French Shoal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I jumped to the conclusion that the Islander had struck on one of the shoals I had noticed on the chart, and the heavy sea was pounding her on the bottom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Washburn was wide awake as soon as he heard the gun, and giving him the wheel, I proceeded to examine the chart.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Washburn was wide awake as soon as he heard the gun, and giving him the wheel, I proceeded to examine the chart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It could be only a question of time when she would knock a hole in her bottom and go to pieces.
the lower side of anything
From this reading I jumped to the conclusion that the Islander had struck on one of the shoals I had noticed on the chart, and the heavy sea was pounding her on the bottom.
CALAMITYnounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE CALAMITY ON FRENCH REEF.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading I jumped to the conclusion that the Islander had struck on one of the shoals I had noticed on the chart, and the heavy sea was pounding her on the bottom.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading I jumped to the conclusion that the Islander had struck on one of the shoals I had noticed on the chart, and the heavy sea was pounding her on the bottom.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It could be only a question of time when she would knock a hole in her bottom and go to pieces.
dead-reckoning
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From this reading According to the dead-reckoning we ought to be a little to the southward of French Shoal.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Washburn was wide awake as soon as he heard the gun, and giving him the wheel, I proceeded to examine the chart.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading THE CALAMITY ON FRENCH REEF.
the act of giving
From this reading Washburn was wide awake as soon as he heard the gun, and giving him the wheel, I proceeded to examine the chart.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It could be only a question of time when she would knock a hole in her bottom and go to pieces.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Washburn was wide awake as soon as he heard the gun, and giving him the wheel, I proceeded to examine the chart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I jumped to the conclusion that the Islander had struck on one of the shoals I had noticed on the chart, and the heavy sea was pounding her on the bottom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Washburn was wide awake as soon as he heard the gun, and giving him the wheel, I proceeded to examine the chart.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Washburn was wide awake as soon as he heard the gun, and giving him the wheel, I proceeded to examine the chart.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading I jumped to the conclusion that the Islander had struck on one of the shoals I had noticed on the chart, and the heavy sea was pounding her on the bottom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I jumped to the conclusion that the Islander had struck on one of the shoals I had noticed on the chart, and the heavy sea was pounding her on the bottom.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Washburn was wide awake as soon as he heard the gun, and giving him the wheel, I proceeded to examine the chart.
an opening into or through something
From this reading It could be only a question of time when she would knock a hole in her bottom and go to pieces.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I jumped to the conclusion that the Islander had struck on one of the shoals I had noticed on the chart, and the heavy sea was pounding her on the bottom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It could be only a question of time when she would knock a hole in her bottom and go to pieces.
IslandernounUS /ˈaɪləndər/
an inhabitant of an island
From this reading I jumped to the conclusion that the Islander had struck on one of the shoals I had noticed on the chart, and the heavy sea was pounding her on the bottom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It could be only a question of time when she would knock a hole in her bottom and go to pieces.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading I jumped to the conclusion that the Islander had struck on one of the shoals I had noticed on the chart, and the heavy sea was pounding her on the bottom.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading It could be only a question of time when she would knock a hole in her bottom and go to pieces.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading According to the dead-reckoning we ought to be a little to the southward of French Shoal.
being perceived or observed
From this reading I jumped to the conclusion that the Islander had struck on one of the shoals I had noticed on the chart, and the heavy sea was pounding her on the bottom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I jumped to the conclusion that the Islander had struck on one of the shoals I had noticed on the chart, and the heavy sea was pounding her on the bottom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CALAMITY ON FRENCH REEF.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I jumped to the conclusion that the Islander had struck on one of the shoals I had noticed on the chart, and the heavy sea was pounding her on the bottom.
and nothing more
From this reading It could be only a question of time when she would knock a hole in her bottom and go to pieces.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading According to the dead-reckoning we ought to be a little to the southward of French Shoal.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading It could be only a question of time when she would knock a hole in her bottom and go to pieces.
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading I jumped to the conclusion that the Islander had struck on one of the shoals I had noticed on the chart, and the heavy sea was pounding her on the bottom.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Washburn was wide awake as soon as he heard the gun, and giving him the wheel, I proceeded to examine the chart.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It could be only a question of time when she would knock a hole in her bottom and go to pieces.
REEFnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading THE CALAMITY ON FRENCH REEF.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I jumped to the conclusion that the Islander had struck on one of the shoals I had noticed on the chart, and the heavy sea was pounding her on the bottom.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It could be only a question of time when she would knock a hole in her bottom and go to pieces.
Shoalnoun
a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading According to the dead-reckoning we ought to be a little to the southward of French Shoal.
shoalsnounUS /ʃoʊlz/
plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading I jumped to the conclusion that the Islander had struck on one of the shoals I had noticed on the chart, and the heavy sea was pounding her on the bottom.
in the near future
From this reading Washburn was wide awake as soon as he heard the gun, and giving him the wheel, I proceeded to examine the chart.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading According to the dead-reckoning we ought to be a little to the southward of French Shoal.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading I jumped to the conclusion that the Islander had struck on one of the shoals I had noticed on the chart, and the heavy sea was pounding her on the bottom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I jumped to the conclusion that the Islander had struck on one of the shoals I had noticed on the chart, and the heavy sea was pounding her on the bottom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CALAMITY ON FRENCH REEF.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It could be only a question of time when she would knock a hole in her bottom and go to pieces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I jumped to the conclusion that the Islander had struck on one of the shoals I had noticed on the chart, and the heavy sea was pounding her on the bottom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I jumped to the conclusion that the Islander had struck on one of the shoals I had noticed on the chart, and the heavy sea was pounding her on the bottom.
Washburn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Washburn was wide awake as soon as he heard the gun, and giving him the wheel, I proceeded to examine the chart.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading According to the dead-reckoning we ought to be a little to the southward of French Shoal.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Washburn was wide awake as soon as he heard the gun, and giving him the wheel, I proceeded to examine the chart.
at the time that
From this reading It could be only a question of time when she would knock a hole in her bottom and go to pieces.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Washburn was wide awake as soon as he heard the gun, and giving him the wheel, I proceeded to examine the chart.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It could be only a question of time when she would knock a hole in her bottom and go to pieces.
