used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
in actual fact
From this reading The heavy iron, instead of penetrating the blubber, rebounded, and when it was drawn back by the winch was found to be actually bent double, the point of the bomb being within a few inches of the opposite end.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After some time the vessel was near enough for a second shot, and Olsen fired a harpoon which was bent slightly upward at the point.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The vitality of a sperm is enormous, and even when several bombs have exploded in its body the animal will often fight for hours before it spouts blood and dies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After some time the vessel was near enough for a second shot, and Olsen fired a harpoon which was bent slightly upward at the point.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The heavy iron, instead of penetrating the blubber, rebounded, and when it was drawn back by the winch was found to be actually bent double, the point of the bomb being within a few inches of the opposite end.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The heavy iron, instead of penetrating the blubber, rebounded, and when it was drawn back by the winch was found to be actually bent double, the point of the bomb being within a few inches of the opposite end.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The vitality of a sperm is enormous, and even when several bombs have exploded in its body the animal will often fight for hours before it spouts blood and dies.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The heavy iron, instead of penetrating the blubber, rebounded, and when it was drawn back by the winch was found to be actually bent double, the point of the bomb being within a few inches of the opposite end.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading After some time the vessel was near enough for a second shot, and Olsen fired a harpoon which was bent slightly upward at the point.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The vitality of a sperm is enormous, and even when several bombs have exploded in its body the animal will often fight for hours before it spouts blood and dies.
blubberverbUS /ˈblʌbər/
cry or whine with snuffling
From this reading The heavy iron, instead of penetrating the blubber, rebounded, and when it was drawn back by the winch was found to be actually bent double, the point of the bomb being within a few inches of the opposite end.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The vitality of a sperm is enormous, and even when several bombs have exploded in its body the animal will often fight for hours before it spouts blood and dies.
bombnounUS /bɑːm/
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
bombsnounUS /bɑːmz/
plural of “bomb” — an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading The vitality of a sperm is enormous, and even when several bombs have exploded in its body the animal will often fight for hours before it spouts blood and dies.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
brutes
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From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Captain Olsen secured the sixty-foot sperm, the skeleton of which was sent to the Museum, he got fast with one iron but did not kill the whale.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The heavy iron, instead of penetrating the blubber, rebounded, and when it was drawn back by the winch was found to be actually bent double, the point of the bomb being within a few inches of the opposite end.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading When Captain Olsen secured the sixty-foot sperm, the skeleton of which was sent to the Museum, he got fast with one iron but did not kill the whale.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When Captain Olsen secured the sixty-foot sperm, the skeleton of which was sent to the Museum, he got fast with one iron but did not kill the whale.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading The vitality of a sperm is enormous, and even when several bombs have exploded in its body the animal will often fight for hours before it spouts blood and dies.
increase twofold
From this reading The heavy iron, instead of penetrating the blubber, rebounded, and when it was drawn back by the winch was found to be actually bent double, the point of the bomb being within a few inches of the opposite end.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The heavy iron, instead of penetrating the blubber, rebounded, and when it was drawn back by the winch was found to be actually bent double, the point of the bomb being within a few inches of the opposite end.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The heavy iron, instead of penetrating the blubber, rebounded, and when it was drawn back by the winch was found to be actually bent double, the point of the bomb being within a few inches of the opposite end.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The vitality of a sperm is enormous, and even when several bombs have exploded in its body the animal will often fight for hours before it spouts blood and dies.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading After some time the vessel was near enough for a second shot, and Olsen fired a harpoon which was bent slightly upward at the point.
divisible by two
From this reading The vitality of a sperm is enormous, and even when several bombs have exploded in its body the animal will often fight for hours before it spouts blood and dies.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading The vitality of a sperm is enormous, and even when several bombs have exploded in its body the animal will often fight for hours before it spouts blood and dies.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading When Captain Olsen secured the sixty-foot sperm, the skeleton of which was sent to the Museum, he got fast with one iron but did not kill the whale.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The heavy iron, instead of penetrating the blubber, rebounded, and when it was drawn back by the winch was found to be actually bent double, the point of the bomb being within a few inches of the opposite end.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The vitality of a sperm is enormous, and even when several bombs have exploded in its body the animal will often fight for hours before it spouts blood and dies.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading After some time the vessel was near enough for a second shot, and Olsen fired a harpoon which was bent slightly upward at the point.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
set up or found
From this reading The heavy iron, instead of penetrating the blubber, rebounded, and when it was drawn back by the winch was found to be actually bent double, the point of the bomb being within a few inches of the opposite end.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When Captain Olsen secured the sixty-foot sperm, the skeleton of which was sent to the Museum, he got fast with one iron but did not kill the whale.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
harpoonnounUS /hɑːrˈpuːn/
a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Captain Olsen secured the sixty-foot sperm, the skeleton of which was sent to the Museum, he got fast with one iron but did not kill the whale.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The heavy iron, instead of penetrating the blubber, rebounded, and when it was drawn back by the winch was found to be actually bent double, the point of the bomb being within a few inches of the opposite end.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The vitality of a sperm is enormous, and even when several bombs have exploded in its body the animal will often fight for hours before it spouts blood and dies.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The vitality of a sperm is enormous, and even when several bombs have exploded in its body the animal will often fight for hours before it spouts blood and dies.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The heavy iron, instead of penetrating the blubber, rebounded, and when it was drawn back by the winch was found to be actually bent double, the point of the bomb being within a few inches of the opposite end.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The heavy iron, instead of penetrating the blubber, rebounded, and when it was drawn back by the winch was found to be actually bent double, the point of the bomb being within a few inches of the opposite end.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading When Captain Olsen secured the sixty-foot sperm, the skeleton of which was sent to the Museum, he got fast with one iron but did not kill the whale.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The vitality of a sperm is enormous, and even when several bombs have exploded in its body the animal will often fight for hours before it spouts blood and dies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The vitality of a sperm is enormous, and even when several bombs have exploded in its body the animal will often fight for hours before it spouts blood and dies.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The vitality of a sperm is enormous, and even when several bombs have exploded in its body the animal will often fight for hours before it spouts blood and dies.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
lancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading When Captain Olsen secured the sixty-foot sperm, the skeleton of which was sent to the Museum, he got fast with one iron but did not kill the whale.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading After some time the vessel was near enough for a second shot, and Olsen fired a harpoon which was bent slightly upward at the point.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Captain Olsen secured the sixty-foot sperm, the skeleton of which was sent to the Museum, he got fast with one iron but did not kill the whale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The vitality of a sperm is enormous, and even when several bombs have exploded in its body the animal will often fight for hours before it spouts blood and dies.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
Olsen
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From this reading When Captain Olsen secured the sixty-foot sperm, the skeleton of which was sent to the Museum, he got fast with one iron but did not kill the whale.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Captain Olsen secured the sixty-foot sperm, the skeleton of which was sent to the Museum, he got fast with one iron but did not kill the whale.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The heavy iron, instead of penetrating the blubber, rebounded, and when it was drawn back by the winch was found to be actually bent double, the point of the bomb being within a few inches of the opposite end.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The heavy iron, instead of penetrating the blubber, rebounded, and when it was drawn back by the winch was found to be actually bent double, the point of the bomb being within a few inches of the opposite end.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading After some time the vessel was near enough for a second shot, and Olsen fired a harpoon which was bent slightly upward at the point.
reboundedverbUS /riˈbaʊndɪd/
past form of “rebound” — spring back; spring away from an impact
From this reading The heavy iron, instead of penetrating the blubber, rebounded, and when it was drawn back by the winch was found to be actually bent double, the point of the bomb being within a few inches of the opposite end.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading After some time the vessel was near enough for a second shot, and Olsen fired a harpoon which was bent slightly upward at the point.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading When Captain Olsen secured the sixty-foot sperm, the skeleton of which was sent to the Museum, he got fast with one iron but did not kill the whale.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading When Captain Olsen secured the sixty-foot sperm, the skeleton of which was sent to the Museum, he got fast with one iron but did not kill the whale.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The vitality of a sperm is enormous, and even when several bombs have exploded in its body the animal will often fight for hours before it spouts blood and dies.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
sixty-foot
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From this reading When Captain Olsen secured the sixty-foot sperm, the skeleton of which was sent to the Museum, he got fast with one iron but did not kill the whale.
skeletonnounUS /ˈskelətən/
something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading When Captain Olsen secured the sixty-foot sperm, the skeleton of which was sent to the Museum, he got fast with one iron but did not kill the whale.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading After some time the vessel was near enough for a second shot, and Olsen fired a harpoon which was bent slightly upward at the point.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After some time the vessel was near enough for a second shot, and Olsen fired a harpoon which was bent slightly upward at the point.
spermnounUS /spɜːrm/
the male reproductive cell; the male gamete
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
spoutsnounUS /spaʊts/
plural of “spout” — an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain
From this reading The vitality of a sperm is enormous, and even when several bombs have exploded in its body the animal will often fight for hours before it spouts blood and dies.
steamshipnounUS /ˈstiːmʃɪp/
a ship powered by one or more steam engines
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Captain Olsen secured the sixty-foot sperm, the skeleton of which was sent to the Museum, he got fast with one iron but did not kill the whale.
directed up
From this reading After some time the vessel was near enough for a second shot, and Olsen fired a harpoon which was bent slightly upward at the point.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading After some time the vessel was near enough for a second shot, and Olsen fired a harpoon which was bent slightly upward at the point.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading The vitality of a sperm is enormous, and even when several bombs have exploded in its body the animal will often fight for hours before it spouts blood and dies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Captain Olsen secured the sixty-foot sperm, the skeleton of which was sent to the Museum, he got fast with one iron but did not kill the whale.
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
at the time that
From this reading The vitality of a sperm is enormous, and even when several bombs have exploded in its body the animal will often fight for hours before it spouts blood and dies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Captain Olsen secured the sixty-foot sperm, the skeleton of which was sent to the Museum, he got fast with one iron but did not kill the whale.
which person or people
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The vitality of a sperm is enormous, and even when several bombs have exploded in its body the animal will often fight for hours before it spouts blood and dies.
winchnounUS /wɪntʃ/
lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
From this reading The heavy iron, instead of penetrating the blubber, rebounded, and when it was drawn back by the winch was found to be actually bent double, the point of the bomb being within a few inches of the opposite end.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every time I see a sperm whale shot with a bomb harpoon from the bows of a steamship, I have more respect for the old-time hunters who kill the huge brutes with a hand harpoon and lance.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The heavy iron, instead of penetrating the blubber, rebounded, and when it was drawn back by the winch was found to be actually bent double, the point of the bomb being within a few inches of the opposite end.
