used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You see," he explained to Terence, "no vessel is perfect in all points; some like a good deal of wind, some are best in a calm.
anew
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
(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 "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You see," he explained to Terence, "no vessel is perfect in all points; some like a good deal of wind, some are best in a calm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading You see," he explained to Terence, "no vessel is perfect in all points; some like a good deal of wind, some are best in a calm.
cause to be bored
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
make calm or still
From this reading You see," he explained to Terence, "no vessel is perfect in all points; some like a good deal of wind, some are best in a calm.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
convoynounUS /ˈkɑːnvɔɪ/
a procession of land vehicles traveling together
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading You see," he explained to Terence, "no vessel is perfect in all points; some like a good deal of wind, some are best in a calm.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think she does, Captain O'Grady," Terence replied, gravely.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading You see," he explained to Terence, "no vessel is perfect in all points; some like a good deal of wind, some are best in a calm.
a boy or man
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
frigatesnounUS /ˈfrɪɡəts/
plural of “frigate” — a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading You see," he explained to Terence, "no vessel is perfect in all points; some like a good deal of wind, some are best in a calm.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "I think she does, Captain O'Grady," Terence replied, gravely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You see," he explained to Terence, "no vessel is perfect in all points; some like a good deal of wind, some are best in a calm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think she does, Captain O'Grady," Terence replied, gravely.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You see," he explained to Terence, "no vessel is perfect in all points; some like a good deal of wind, some are best in a calm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
laggedverbUS /læɡd/
inflected form of “lag” — hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You see," he explained to Terence, "no vessel is perfect in all points; some like a good deal of wind, some are best in a calm.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
not any; not one
From this reading You see," he explained to Terence, "no vessel is perfect in all points; some like a good deal of wind, some are best in a calm.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now this ship wants wind."
O'Grady
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From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
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 The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading You see," he explained to Terence, "no vessel is perfect in all points; some like a good deal of wind, some are best in a calm.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading You see," he explained to Terence, "no vessel is perfect in all points; some like a good deal of wind, some are best in a calm.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I think she does, Captain O'Grady," Terence replied, gravely.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
Sea-horse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see," he explained to Terence, "no vessel is perfect in all points; some like a good deal of wind, some are best in a calm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
transport commercially
From this reading Now this ship wants wind."
in a vehement outcry
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading You see," he explained to Terence, "no vessel is perfect in all points; some like a good deal of wind, some are best in a calm.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
carry out
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
TerencenounUS /ˈterəns/
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading You see," he explained to Terence, "no vessel is perfect in all points; some like a good deal of wind, some are best in a calm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think she does, Captain O'Grady," Terence replied, gravely.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now this ship wants wind."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day, in spite of the sail she carried, the _Sea-horse_ lagged behind, and one of the frigates sailed back to her, and the captain shouted angry orders to the master to keep his place in the convoy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading You see," he explained to Terence, "no vessel is perfect in all points; some like a good deal of wind, some are best in a calm.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Now this ship wants wind."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see," he explained to Terence, "no vessel is perfect in all points; some like a good deal of wind, some are best in a calm.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If we get any wind," O'Grady said, as the frigate bore up on her course again, "it will take all your time to keep up with her, my fine fellow.
