used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The weather was fair enough, and we went along very steadily and pleasantly that afternoon.
Alister
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I happened to be standing near Alister (we were tarring ropes), when some orders rang out in Mr. Waters' voice, which I found had reference to something to be done to some of the sails.
(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 "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The weather was fair enough, and we went along very steadily and pleasantly that afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The weather was fair enough, and we went along very steadily and pleasantly that afternoon.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was undoubtedly getting my sea-legs, which was well for me, as they were put to the test unexpectedly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
balladsnounUS /ˈbælədz/
plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I happened to be standing near Alister (we were tarring ropes), when some orders rang out in Mr. Waters' voice, which I found had reference to something to be done to some of the sails.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I happened to be standing near Alister (we were tarring ropes), when some orders rang out in Mr. Waters' voice, which I found had reference to something to be done to some of the sails.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The weather was fair enough, and we went along very steadily and pleasantly that afternoon.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The weather was fair enough, and we went along very steadily and pleasantly that afternoon.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was undoubtedly getting my sea-legs, which was well for me, as they were put to the test unexpectedly.
set up or found
From this reading I happened to be standing near Alister (we were tarring ropes), when some orders rang out in Mr. Waters' voice, which I found had reference to something to be done to some of the sails.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I was undoubtedly getting my sea-legs, which was well for me, as they were put to the test unexpectedly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I happened to be standing near Alister (we were tarring ropes), when some orders rang out in Mr. Waters' voice, which I found had reference to something to be done to some of the sails.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I happened to be standing near Alister (we were tarring ropes), when some orders rang out in Mr. Waters' voice, which I found had reference to something to be done to some of the sails.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was undoubtedly getting my sea-legs, which was well for me, as they were put to the test unexpectedly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
immediately past
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
engage in
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was undoubtedly getting my sea-legs, which was well for me, as they were put to the test unexpectedly.
Montrose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I happened to be standing near Alister (we were tarring ropes), when some orders rang out in Mr. Waters' voice, which I found had reference to something to be done to some of the sails.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was undoubtedly getting my sea-legs, which was well for me, as they were put to the test unexpectedly.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I happened to be standing near Alister (we were tarring ropes), when some orders rang out in Mr. Waters' voice, which I found had reference to something to be done to some of the sails.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
nimblenessnoun
intelligence as revealed by quickness and alertness of mind
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I happened to be standing near Alister (we were tarring ropes), when some orders rang out in Mr. Waters' voice, which I found had reference to something to be done to some of the sails.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I happened to be standing near Alister (we were tarring ropes), when some orders rang out in Mr. Waters' voice, which I found had reference to something to be done to some of the sails.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading The weather was fair enough, and we went along very steadily and pleasantly that afternoon.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I was undoubtedly getting my sea-legs, which was well for me, as they were put to the test unexpectedly.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading I happened to be standing near Alister (we were tarring ropes), when some orders rang out in Mr. Waters' voice, which I found had reference to something to be done to some of the sails.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading I happened to be standing near Alister (we were tarring ropes), when some orders rang out in Mr. Waters' voice, which I found had reference to something to be done to some of the sails.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading I happened to be standing near Alister (we were tarring ropes), when some orders rang out in Mr. Waters' voice, which I found had reference to something to be done to some of the sails.
move hurridly
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading I happened to be standing near Alister (we were tarring ropes), when some orders rang out in Mr. Waters' voice, which I found had reference to something to be done to some of the sails.
Saltoun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
sea-legs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was undoubtedly getting my sea-legs, which was well for me, as they were put to the test unexpectedly.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I happened to be standing near Alister (we were tarring ropes), when some orders rang out in Mr. Waters' voice, which I found had reference to something to be done to some of the sails.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I happened to be standing near Alister (we were tarring ropes), when some orders rang out in Mr. Waters' voice, which I found had reference to something to be done to some of the sails.
having a supporting base
From this reading I happened to be standing near Alister (we were tarring ropes), when some orders rang out in Mr. Waters' voice, which I found had reference to something to be done to some of the sails.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The weather was fair enough, and we went along very steadily and pleasantly that afternoon.
tarringverbUS /ˈtɑːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “tar” — coat with tar
From this reading I happened to be standing near Alister (we were tarring ropes), when some orders rang out in Mr. Waters' voice, which I found had reference to something to be done to some of the sails.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading I was undoubtedly getting my sea-legs, which was well for me, as they were put to the test unexpectedly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was undoubtedly getting my sea-legs, which was well for me, as they were put to the test unexpectedly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading I was undoubtedly getting my sea-legs, which was well for me, as they were put to the test unexpectedly.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading I was undoubtedly getting my sea-legs, which was well for me, as they were put to the test unexpectedly.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
precisely as stated
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I happened to be standing near Alister (we were tarring ropes), when some orders rang out in Mr. Waters' voice, which I found had reference to something to be done to some of the sails.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weather was fair enough, and we went along very steadily and pleasantly that afternoon.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading I happened to be standing near Alister (we were tarring ropes), when some orders rang out in Mr. Waters' voice, which I found had reference to something to be done to some of the sails.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The weather was fair enough, and we went along very steadily and pleasantly that afternoon.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather was fair enough, and we went along very steadily and pleasantly that afternoon.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I was undoubtedly getting my sea-legs, which was well for me, as they were put to the test unexpectedly.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The weather was fair enough, and we went along very steadily and pleasantly that afternoon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
at the time that
From this reading I happened to be standing near Alister (we were tarring ropes), when some orders rang out in Mr. Waters' voice, which I found had reference to something to be done to some of the sails.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was undoubtedly getting my sea-legs, which was well for me, as they were put to the test unexpectedly.
which person or people
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "A very wise man believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation."--_Fletcher of Saltoun in a letter to the Marquis of Montrose_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
the words that are spoken
From this reading At last came the words "Away aloft!" which were responded to by a rush of several sailors, who ran and leaped and caught ropes and began climbing the rigging with a nimbleness and dexterity which my own small powers in that line enabled me to appreciate, as I gazed upwards after them.
