used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading As the singing inside the cabin ceased, he shook back the tumbled mass of his brown hair and alone his mellow baritone continued the whaler's song:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Our gentleman-bookkeeper takes to your liquid dynamite like an Eskimo to seal oil, Kayak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the singing inside the cabin ceased, he shook back the tumbled mass of his brown hair and alone his mellow baritone continued the whaler's song:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As the singing inside the cabin ceased, he shook back the tumbled mass of his brown hair and alone his mellow baritone continued the whaler's song:
completely unclothed
From this reading He stood unsteadily on the threshold, hands thrust deep in the pockets of his grey tweed trousers, chin up-tilted from a strong, bare throat that rose out of his open shirt.
baritonenounUS /ˈberətoʊn/
a male singer
From this reading As the singing inside the cabin ceased, he shook back the tumbled mass of his brown hair and alone his mellow baritone continued the whaler's song:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading As the singing inside the cabin ceased, he shook back the tumbled mass of his brown hair and alone his mellow baritone continued the whaler's song:
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading As the singing inside the cabin ceased, he shook back the tumbled mass of his brown hair and alone his mellow baritone continued the whaler's song:
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading As the singing inside the cabin ceased, he shook back the tumbled mass of his brown hair and alone his mellow baritone continued the whaler's song:
a person who is in charge
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading He stood unsteadily on the threshold, hands thrust deep in the pockets of his grey tweed trousers, chin up-tilted from a strong, bare throat that rose out of his open shirt.
clean-cutadjective
neat and smart in appearance
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
without stop or interruption
From this reading As the singing inside the cabin ceased, he shook back the tumbled mass of his brown hair and alone his mellow baritone continued the whaler's song:
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He stood unsteadily on the threshold, hands thrust deep in the pockets of his grey tweed trousers, chin up-tilted from a strong, bare throat that rose out of his open shirt.
dynamitenounUS /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
From this reading "Our gentleman-bookkeeper takes to your liquid dynamite like an Eskimo to seal oil, Kayak.
eighty-threeadjective
being three more than eighty
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
EskimonounUS /ˈeskəmoʊ/
a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (“eaters of raw flesh”) but they call themselves the Inuit (“the people”)
From this reading "Our gentleman-bookkeeper takes to your liquid dynamite like an Eskimo to seal oil, Kayak.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He stood unsteadily on the threshold, hands thrust deep in the pockets of his grey tweed trousers, chin up-tilted from a strong, bare throat that rose out of his open shirt.
gentleman-bookkeeper
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From this reading "Our gentleman-bookkeeper takes to your liquid dynamite like an Eskimo to seal oil, Kayak.
greasyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːsi/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading He stood unsteadily on the threshold, hands thrust deep in the pockets of his grey tweed trousers, chin up-tilted from a strong, bare throat that rose out of his open shirt.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading As the singing inside the cabin ceased, he shook back the tumbled mass of his brown hair and alone his mellow baritone continued the whaler's song:
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He stood unsteadily on the threshold, hands thrust deep in the pockets of his grey tweed trousers, chin up-tilted from a strong, bare throat that rose out of his open shirt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading As the singing inside the cabin ceased, he shook back the tumbled mass of his brown hair and alone his mellow baritone continued the whaler's song:
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
KayaknounUS /ˈkaɪæk/
a small canoe consisting of a light frame made watertight with animal skins; used by Eskimos
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Our gentleman-bookkeeper takes to your liquid dynamite like an Eskimo to seal oil, Kayak.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading "Our gentleman-bookkeeper takes to your liquid dynamite like an Eskimo to seal oil, Kayak.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading As the singing inside the cabin ceased, he shook back the tumbled mass of his brown hair and alone his mellow baritone continued the whaler's song:
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading As the singing inside the cabin ceased, he shook back the tumbled mass of his brown hair and alone his mellow baritone continued the whaler's song:
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading "Our gentleman-bookkeeper takes to your liquid dynamite like an Eskimo to seal oil, Kayak.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He stood unsteadily on the threshold, hands thrust deep in the pockets of his grey tweed trousers, chin up-tilted from a strong, bare throat that rose out of his open shirt.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He stood unsteadily on the threshold, hands thrust deep in the pockets of his grey tweed trousers, chin up-tilted from a strong, bare throat that rose out of his open shirt.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Our gentleman-bookkeeper takes to your liquid dynamite like an Eskimo to seal oil, Kayak.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He stood unsteadily on the threshold, hands thrust deep in the pockets of his grey tweed trousers, chin up-tilted from a strong, bare throat that rose out of his open shirt.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He stood unsteadily on the threshold, hands thrust deep in the pockets of his grey tweed trousers, chin up-tilted from a strong, bare throat that rose out of his open shirt.
PolaradjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/
having a pair of equal and opposite charges
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
recklessnessnounUS /ˈrekləsnəs/
the trait of giving little thought to danger
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He stood unsteadily on the threshold, hands thrust deep in the pockets of his grey tweed trousers, chin up-tilted from a strong, bare throat that rose out of his open shirt.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading "Our gentleman-bookkeeper takes to your liquid dynamite like an Eskimo to seal oil, Kayak.
SeasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading He stood unsteadily on the threshold, hands thrust deep in the pockets of his grey tweed trousers, chin up-tilted from a strong, bare throat that rose out of his open shirt.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading As the singing inside the cabin ceased, he shook back the tumbled mass of his brown hair and alone his mellow baritone continued the whaler's song:
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading As the singing inside the cabin ceased, he shook back the tumbled mass of his brown hair and alone his mellow baritone continued the whaler's song:
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading As the singing inside the cabin ceased, he shook back the tumbled mass of his brown hair and alone his mellow baritone continued the whaler's song:
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood unsteadily on the threshold, hands thrust deep in the pockets of his grey tweed trousers, chin up-tilted from a strong, bare throat that rose out of his open shirt.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He stood unsteadily on the threshold, hands thrust deep in the pockets of his grey tweed trousers, chin up-tilted from a strong, bare throat that rose out of his open shirt.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading "Our gentleman-bookkeeper takes to your liquid dynamite like an Eskimo to seal oil, Kayak.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
There's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading He stood unsteadily on the threshold, hands thrust deep in the pockets of his grey tweed trousers, chin up-tilted from a strong, bare throat that rose out of his open shirt.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading He stood unsteadily on the threshold, hands thrust deep in the pockets of his grey tweed trousers, chin up-tilted from a strong, bare throat that rose out of his open shirt.
push forcefully
From this reading He stood unsteadily on the threshold, hands thrust deep in the pockets of his grey tweed trousers, chin up-tilted from a strong, bare throat that rose out of his open shirt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading He stood unsteadily on the threshold, hands thrust deep in the pockets of his grey tweed trousers, chin up-tilted from a strong, bare throat that rose out of his open shirt.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading As the singing inside the cabin ceased, he shook back the tumbled mass of his brown hair and alone his mellow baritone continued the whaler's song:
tweednounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading He stood unsteadily on the threshold, hands thrust deep in the pockets of his grey tweed trousers, chin up-tilted from a strong, bare throat that rose out of his open shirt.
unsteadilyadverb
in an unsteady manner
From this reading He stood unsteadily on the threshold, hands thrust deep in the pockets of his grey tweed trousers, chin up-tilted from a strong, bare throat that rose out of his open shirt.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
up-tilted
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From this reading He stood unsteadily on the threshold, hands thrust deep in the pockets of his grey tweed trousers, chin up-tilted from a strong, bare throat that rose out of his open shirt.
variancenounUS /ˈveriəns/
an event that departs from expectations
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
whaler's
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From this reading As the singing inside the cabin ceased, he shook back the tumbled mass of his brown hair and alone his mellow baritone continued the whaler's song:
whalersnounUS /ˈweɪlərz/
plural of “whaler” — a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
a Caucasian
From this reading "Up into the Polar Seas, Where the greasy whalers be, There's a strip of open water Reaching north to eighty-three----" The White Chief, with his eyes on the singer, spoke to Kayak Bill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was young and tall and slight, with a touch of recklessness in his bearing that was somehow at variance with the clean-cut lines of his face.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Our gentleman-bookkeeper takes to your liquid dynamite like an Eskimo to seal oil, Kayak.
