used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Aye, aye, sir,” said Ben, with a side glance at Joe, “but I’ll keep for’ard, if you don’t mind.”
Aye
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From this reading “Aye, aye, sir,” said Ben, with a side glance at Joe, “but I’ll keep for’ard, if you don’t mind.”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “You’ll act as mate, Ben, to take her back,” said the new skipper, thrusting the letter in his pocket.
BarbernounUS /ˈbɑːrbər/
United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
bemoaningverbUS /bɪˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “bemoan” — regret strongly
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading “You’ll act as mate, Ben, to take her back,” said the new skipper, thrusting the letter in his pocket.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
couchedverbUS /kaʊtʃt/
past form of “couch” — formulate in a particular style or language
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
demisenounUS /dɪˈmaɪz/
the time when something ends
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
don't
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From this reading “Aye, aye, sir,” said Ben, with a side glance at Joe, “but I’ll keep for’ard, if you don’t mind.”
expectantlyadverb
in an expectant manner
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
for'ard
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From this reading “Aye, aye, sir,” said Ben, with a side glance at Joe, “but I’ll keep for’ard, if you don’t mind.”
Fraser
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From this reading “As you please,” said Fraser, staring.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “Aye, aye, sir,” said Ben, with a side glance at Joe, “but I’ll keep for’ard, if you don’t mind.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “You’ll act as mate, Ben, to take her back,” said the new skipper, thrusting the letter in his pocket.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
I'll
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From this reading “Aye, aye, sir,” said Ben, with a side glance at Joe, “but I’ll keep for’ard, if you don’t mind.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Aye, aye, sir,” said Ben, with a side glance at Joe, “but I’ll keep for’ard, if you don’t mind.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
Joe
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From this reading “Aye, aye, sir,” said Ben, with a side glance at Joe, “but I’ll keep for’ard, if you don’t mind.”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Aye, aye, sir,” said Ben, with a side glance at Joe, “but I’ll keep for’ard, if you don’t mind.”
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Aye, aye, sir,” said Ben, with a side glance at Joe, “but I’ll keep for’ard, if you don’t mind.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “You’ll act as mate, Ben, to take her back,” said the new skipper, thrusting the letter in his pocket.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
and nothing more
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “As you please,” said Fraser, staring.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading “You’ll act as mate, Ben, to take her back,” said the new skipper, thrusting the letter in his pocket.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You’ll act as mate, Ben, to take her back,” said the new skipper, thrusting the letter in his pocket.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
ScripturenounUS /ˈskrɪptʃər/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
transport commercially
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “Aye, aye, sir,” said Ben, with a side glance at Joe, “but I’ll keep for’ard, if you don’t mind.”
term of address for a man
From this reading “Aye, aye, sir,” said Ben, with a side glance at Joe, “but I’ll keep for’ard, if you don’t mind.”
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading “You’ll act as mate, Ben, to take her back,” said the new skipper, thrusting the letter in his pocket.
skipper'snounUS /ˈskɪpərz/
possessive form of “skipper” — a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading “As you please,” said Fraser, staring.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
carry out
From this reading “You’ll act as mate, Ben, to take her back,” said the new skipper, thrusting the letter in his pocket.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
thrustingnounUS /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading “You’ll act as mate, Ben, to take her back,” said the new skipper, thrusting the letter in his pocket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
untimelyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪmli/
badly timed
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading It was couched in terms of great resignation, and after bemoaning the unfortunate skipper’s untimely demise in language of great strength, wound up with a little Scripture and asked the mate to act as master and sail the schooner home.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading He looked expectantly on the cabin table for a letter upon his return to the ship, but was disappointed, and the only letter yielded by the post next morning came from Captain Barber.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Aye, aye, sir,” said Ben, with a side glance at Joe, “but I’ll keep for’ard, if you don’t mind.”
You'll
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From this reading “You’ll act as mate, Ben, to take her back,” said the new skipper, thrusting the letter in his pocket.
