used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE RUBY SANDS Next morning the schooner was rolling easily on a long swell.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Hastily slipping into his clothes he climbed to the deck and looked about him.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the calls and the sound of feet on deck came a thin wild chorus which he had learned to associate with the island nesting grounds of thousands of sea-birds.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading The _Hoonah_ was riding at anchor--ninety miles out at sea!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
appetizingadjectiveUS /ˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋ/
appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Above the calls and the sound of feet on deck came a thin wild chorus which he had learned to associate with the island nesting grounds of thousands of sea-birds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The _Hoonah_ was riding at anchor--ninety miles out at sea!
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Above the calls and the sound of feet on deck came a thin wild chorus which he had learned to associate with the island nesting grounds of thousands of sea-birds.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Above the calls and the sound of feet on deck came a thin wild chorus which he had learned to associate with the island nesting grounds of thousands of sea-birds.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading Above the calls and the sound of feet on deck came a thin wild chorus which he had learned to associate with the island nesting grounds of thousands of sea-birds.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Hastily slipping into his clothes he climbed to the deck and looked about him.
clothing in general
From this reading Hastily slipping into his clothes he climbed to the deck and looked about him.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Above the calls and the sound of feet on deck came a thin wild chorus which he had learned to associate with the island nesting grounds of thousands of sea-birds.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE RUBY SANDS Next morning the schooner was rolling easily on a long swell.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Above the calls and the sound of feet on deck came a thin wild chorus which he had learned to associate with the island nesting grounds of thousands of sea-birds.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Above the calls and the sound of feet on deck came a thin wild chorus which he had learned to associate with the island nesting grounds of thousands of sea-birds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Above the calls and the sound of feet on deck came a thin wild chorus which he had learned to associate with the island nesting grounds of thousands of sea-birds.
Harlan
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From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Hastily slipping into his clothes he climbed to the deck and looked about him.
hatchwaynoun
an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hastily slipping into his clothes he climbed to the deck and looked about him.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
Hoonah
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From this reading The _Hoonah_ was riding at anchor--ninety miles out at sea!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE RUBY SANDS Next morning the schooner was rolling easily on a long swell.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Above the calls and the sound of feet on deck came a thin wild chorus which he had learned to associate with the island nesting grounds of thousands of sea-birds.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE RUBY SANDS Next morning the schooner was rolling easily on a long swell.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Hastily slipping into his clothes he climbed to the deck and looked about him.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The _Hoonah_ was riding at anchor--ninety miles out at sea!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE RUBY SANDS Next morning the schooner was rolling easily on a long swell.
nestingverbUS /ˈnestɪŋ/
-ing form of “nest” — inhabit a nest, usually after building
From this reading Above the calls and the sound of feet on deck came a thin wild chorus which he had learned to associate with the island nesting grounds of thousands of sea-birds.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE RUBY SANDS Next morning the schooner was rolling easily on a long swell.
ninetyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnti/
being ten more than eighty
From this reading The _Hoonah_ was riding at anchor--ninety miles out at sea!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE RUBY SANDS Next morning the schooner was rolling easily on a long swell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE RUBY SANDS Next morning the schooner was rolling easily on a long swell.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The _Hoonah_ was riding at anchor--ninety miles out at sea!
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading The _Hoonah_ was riding at anchor--ninety miles out at sea!
uttered with a trill
From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE RUBY SANDS Next morning the schooner was rolling easily on a long swell.
RUBYnounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE RUBY SANDS Next morning the schooner was rolling easily on a long swell.
SANDSnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE RUBY SANDS Next morning the schooner was rolling easily on a long swell.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE RUBY SANDS Next morning the schooner was rolling easily on a long swell.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The _Hoonah_ was riding at anchor--ninety miles out at sea!
sea-birds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Above the calls and the sound of feet on deck came a thin wild chorus which he had learned to associate with the island nesting grounds of thousands of sea-birds.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading Hastily slipping into his clothes he climbed to the deck and looked about him.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Above the calls and the sound of feet on deck came a thin wild chorus which he had learned to associate with the island nesting grounds of thousands of sea-birds.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE RUBY SANDS Next morning the schooner was rolling easily on a long swell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE RUBY SANDS Next morning the schooner was rolling easily on a long swell.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Above the calls and the sound of feet on deck came a thin wild chorus which he had learned to associate with the island nesting grounds of thousands of sea-birds.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Above the calls and the sound of feet on deck came a thin wild chorus which he had learned to associate with the island nesting grounds of thousands of sea-birds.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ISLAND OF THE RUBY SANDS Next morning the schooner was rolling easily on a long swell.
in or at the place that
From this reading Through the open hatchway the sun streamed down into the hold where Harlan lay, and as he awoke, the appetizing fragrance of boiling coffee drifted in to him from the cabin in the stern.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Above the calls and the sound of feet on deck came a thin wild chorus which he had learned to associate with the island nesting grounds of thousands of sea-birds.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Above the calls and the sound of feet on deck came a thin wild chorus which he had learned to associate with the island nesting grounds of thousands of sea-birds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Above the calls and the sound of feet on deck came a thin wild chorus which he had learned to associate with the island nesting grounds of thousands of sea-birds.
