used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is only necessary to cut an opening in the “case,” as this portion of the head is called, and with a bucket dip out ten or fifteen barrels of oil.
ain't
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From this reading “There ain’t no such thing, b’gosh.”
(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 Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Its head, which occupies one-third of the entire body, is rectangular in shape, and contains an immense tank filled with liquid oil known as “spermaceti.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its head, which occupies one-third of the entire body, is rectangular in shape, and contains an immense tank filled with liquid oil known as “spermaceti.”
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Spermaceti congeals slightly when cooled and in appearance is much like soft white paraffin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Its head, which occupies one-third of the entire body, is rectangular in shape, and contains an immense tank filled with liquid oil known as “spermaceti.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
b'gosh
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From this reading “There ain’t no such thing, b’gosh.”
barrelsnounUS /ˈbærəlz/
the amount that many barrels might hold
From this reading It is only necessary to cut an opening in the “case,” as this portion of the head is called, and with a bucket dip out ten or fifteen barrels of oil.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Its head, which occupies one-third of the entire body, is rectangular in shape, and contains an immense tank filled with liquid oil known as “spermaceti.”
a youthful male person
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
bucketnounUS /ˈbʌkət/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading It is only necessary to cut an opening in the “case,” as this portion of the head is called, and with a bucket dip out ten or fifteen barrels of oil.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is only necessary to cut an opening in the “case,” as this portion of the head is called, and with a bucket dip out ten or fifteen barrels of oil.
camelnounUS /ˈkæməl/
cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
an occurrence of something
From this reading It is only necessary to cut an opening in the “case,” as this portion of the head is called, and with a bucket dip out ten or fifteen barrels of oil.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
congeals
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From this reading Spermaceti congeals slightly when cooled and in appearance is much like soft white paraffin.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Its head, which occupies one-third of the entire body, is rectangular in shape, and contains an immense tank filled with liquid oil known as “spermaceti.”
cooledverbUS /kuːld/
past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler
From this reading Spermaceti congeals slightly when cooled and in appearance is much like soft white paraffin.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading It is only necessary to cut an opening in the “case,” as this portion of the head is called, and with a bucket dip out ten or fifteen barrels of oil.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading It is only necessary to cut an opening in the “case,” as this portion of the head is called, and with a bucket dip out ten or fifteen barrels of oil.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Its head, which occupies one-third of the entire body, is rectangular in shape, and contains an immense tank filled with liquid oil known as “spermaceti.”
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading It is only necessary to cut an opening in the “case,” as this portion of the head is called, and with a bucket dip out ten or fifteen barrels of oil.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Its head, which occupies one-third of the entire body, is rectangular in shape, and contains an immense tank filled with liquid oil known as “spermaceti.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Its head, which occupies one-third of the entire body, is rectangular in shape, and contains an immense tank filled with liquid oil known as “spermaceti.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Its head, which occupies one-third of the entire body, is rectangular in shape, and contains an immense tank filled with liquid oil known as “spermaceti.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is only necessary to cut an opening in the “case,” as this portion of the head is called, and with a bucket dip out ten or fifteen barrels of oil.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its head, which occupies one-third of the entire body, is rectangular in shape, and contains an immense tank filled with liquid oil known as “spermaceti.”
and nothing more
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Its head, which occupies one-third of the entire body, is rectangular in shape, and contains an immense tank filled with liquid oil known as “spermaceti.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading Its head, which occupies one-third of the entire body, is rectangular in shape, and contains an immense tank filled with liquid oil known as “spermaceti.”
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
used to form the superlative
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Spermaceti congeals slightly when cooled and in appearance is much like soft white paraffin.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is only necessary to cut an opening in the “case,” as this portion of the head is called, and with a bucket dip out ten or fifteen barrels of oil.
not any; not one
From this reading “There ain’t no such thing, b’gosh.”
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Its head, which occupies one-third of the entire body, is rectangular in shape, and contains an immense tank filled with liquid oil known as “spermaceti.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Its head, which occupies one-third of the entire body, is rectangular in shape, and contains an immense tank filled with liquid oil known as “spermaceti.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
one-thirdnounUS /ˌwʌnˈθɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Its head, which occupies one-third of the entire body, is rectangular in shape, and contains an immense tank filled with liquid oil known as “spermaceti.”
and nothing more
From this reading It is only necessary to cut an opening in the “case,” as this portion of the head is called, and with a bucket dip out ten or fifteen barrels of oil.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading It is only necessary to cut an opening in the “case,” as this portion of the head is called, and with a bucket dip out ten or fifteen barrels of oil.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is only necessary to cut an opening in the “case,” as this portion of the head is called, and with a bucket dip out ten or fifteen barrels of oil.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is only necessary to cut an opening in the “case,” as this portion of the head is called, and with a bucket dip out ten or fifteen barrels of oil.
paraffinnounUS /ˈperəfən/
from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings
From this reading Spermaceti congeals slightly when cooled and in appearance is much like soft white paraffin.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is only necessary to cut an opening in the “case,” as this portion of the head is called, and with a bucket dip out ten or fifteen barrels of oil.
rectangularadjectiveUS /rekˈtæŋɡjələr/
having four right angles
From this reading Its head, which occupies one-third of the entire body, is rectangular in shape, and contains an immense tank filled with liquid oil known as “spermaceti.”
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Its head, which occupies one-third of the entire body, is rectangular in shape, and contains an immense tank filled with liquid oil known as “spermaceti.”
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Spermaceti congeals slightly when cooled and in appearance is much like soft white paraffin.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Spermaceti congeals slightly when cooled and in appearance is much like soft white paraffin.
spermnounUS /spɜːrm/
the male reproductive cell; the male gamete
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
spermacetinoun
a white waxy substance from oil of the sperm whale
From this reading Its head, which occupies one-third of the entire body, is rectangular in shape, and contains an immense tank filled with liquid oil known as “spermaceti.”
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “There ain’t no such thing, b’gosh.”
tanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading Its head, which occupies one-third of the entire body, is rectangular in shape, and contains an immense tank filled with liquid oil known as “spermaceti.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It is only necessary to cut an opening in the “case,” as this portion of the head is called, and with a bucket dip out ten or fifteen barrels of oil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There ain’t no such thing, b’gosh.”
a special situation
From this reading “There ain’t no such thing, b’gosh.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is only necessary to cut an opening in the “case,” as this portion of the head is called, and with a bucket dip out ten or fifteen barrels of oil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is only necessary to cut an opening in the “case,” as this portion of the head is called, and with a bucket dip out ten or fifteen barrels of oil.
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
at the time that
From this reading Spermaceti congeals slightly when cooled and in appearance is much like soft white paraffin.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
a Caucasian
From this reading Spermaceti congeals slightly when cooled and in appearance is much like soft white paraffin.
which person or people
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of all the strange animals which live in the sea the sperm whale is certainly one of the most extraordinary; whenever I look at one I feel like saying with the country boy who had just seen his first camel:
