used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
ahoy
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From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Ay, ay," I answered; "I am here, Mr Christie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Ay, ay," I answered; "I am here, Mr Christie.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What are you doing aboard there?"
Ay
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From this reading "Ay, ay," I answered; "I am here, Mr Christie.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "Why," answered Christie, "I am in charge, you know.
ChristienounUS /ˈkrɪsti/
prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976)
From this reading "Ay, ay," I answered; "I am here, Mr Christie.
Christie'snounUS /ˈkrɪstiz/
possessive form of “christie” — prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976)
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
Courtenay
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From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading What are you doing aboard there?"
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
hailingverbUS /ˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Ay, ay," I answered; "I am here, Mr Christie.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Why," answered Christie, "I am in charge, you know.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Why," answered Christie, "I am in charge, you know.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
mizzennoun
third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
new-comers
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From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
transport commercially
From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
tackedverbUS /tækt/
past form of “tack” — fasten with tacks
From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
TernnounUS /tɜːrnz/
small slender gull having narrow wings and a forked tail
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading What are you doing aboard there?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading But before I could get the trumpet to my lips, a figure sprang into the ship's mizzen rigging, and Christie's well-known voice hailed-- "_Tern_ ahoy! is Mr Courtenay aboard?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What are you doing aboard there?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why," answered Christie, "I am in charge, you know.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Getting sufficient way upon the schooner, we tacked and stood toward the new-comers, passing close under the stern of the ship, with the intention of hailing her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What are you doing aboard there?"
