used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The after wheel-house on board the "Yankee" was a round structure of steel built on the spar deck directly over the counter.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The after wheel-house on board the "Yankee" was a round structure of steel built on the spar deck directly over the counter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It contained a steering wheel to be used in case the wheel in the pilot-house should be disabled.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The after wheel-house on board the "Yankee" was a round structure of steel built on the spar deck directly over the counter.
BOMBARDverbUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrd/
cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
From this reading WE BOMBARD SANTIAGO DE CUBA.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The after wheel-house on board the "Yankee" was a round structure of steel built on the spar deck directly over the counter.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It contained a steering wheel to be used in case the wheel in the pilot-house should be disabled.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading It was freely used for that purpose until the navigator chanced to discover the fact.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
gotten under control
From this reading It contained a steering wheel to be used in case the wheel in the pilot-house should be disabled.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading The after wheel-house on board the "Yankee" was a round structure of steel built on the spar deck directly over the counter.
cruisingverbUS /ˈkruːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
CUBAnounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading WE BOMBARD SANTIAGO DE CUBA.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading WE BOMBARD SANTIAGO DE CUBA.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The after wheel-house on board the "Yankee" was a round structure of steel built on the spar deck directly over the counter.
without deviation
From this reading The after wheel-house on board the "Yankee" was a round structure of steel built on the spar deck directly over the counter.
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading It contained a steering wheel to be used in case the wheel in the pilot-house should be disabled.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It was freely used for that purpose until the navigator chanced to discover the fact.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was freely used for that purpose until the navigator chanced to discover the fact.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
in a free manner
From this reading It was freely used for that purpose until the navigator chanced to discover the fact.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It contained a steering wheel to be used in case the wheel in the pilot-house should be disabled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It contained a steering wheel to be used in case the wheel in the pilot-house should be disabled.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
the force of workers available
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
navigatornounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtər/
the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading It was freely used for that purpose until the navigator chanced to discover the fact.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The after wheel-house on board the "Yankee" was a round structure of steel built on the spar deck directly over the counter.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The after wheel-house on board the "Yankee" was a round structure of steel built on the spar deck directly over the counter.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The after wheel-house on board the "Yankee" was a round structure of steel built on the spar deck directly over the counter.
an amount of time
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
pilot-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It contained a steering wheel to be used in case the wheel in the pilot-house should be disabled.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was freely used for that purpose until the navigator chanced to discover the fact.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The after wheel-house on board the "Yankee" was a round structure of steel built on the spar deck directly over the counter.
SANTIAGOnounUS /ˌsæntiˈɑːɡoʊ/
city in the northern Dominican Republic
From this reading WE BOMBARD SANTIAGO DE CUBA.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It contained a steering wheel to be used in case the wheel in the pilot-house should be disabled.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
sparverbUS /spɑːr/
furnish with spars
From this reading The after wheel-house on board the "Yankee" was a round structure of steel built on the spar deck directly over the counter.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading The after wheel-house on board the "Yankee" was a round structure of steel built on the spar deck directly over the counter.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading It contained a steering wheel to be used in case the wheel in the pilot-house should be disabled.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The after wheel-house on board the "Yankee" was a round structure of steel built on the spar deck directly over the counter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The after wheel-house on board the "Yankee" was a round structure of steel built on the spar deck directly over the counter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It contained a steering wheel to be used in case the wheel in the pilot-house should be disabled.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was freely used for that purpose until the navigator chanced to discover the fact.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It contained a steering wheel to be used in case the wheel in the pilot-house should be disabled.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The after wheel-house on board the "Yankee" was a round structure of steel built on the spar deck directly over the counter.
look attentively
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE BOMBARD SANTIAGO DE CUBA.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading It contained a steering wheel to be used in case the wheel in the pilot-house should be disabled.
wheel-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The after wheel-house on board the "Yankee" was a round structure of steel built on the spar deck directly over the counter.
at the time that
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading The after wheel-house on board the "Yankee" was a round structure of steel built on the spar deck directly over the counter.
Yankee'snounUS /ˈjæŋkiz/
possessive form of “yankee” — an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading When the chill winds of May and early June were blowing off the northern coast during the "Yankee's" period of cruising in that vicinity, the after wheel-house formed a snug and comfortable retreat for the men of the watch.
