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From this reading JUST before eight bells (4 a.m.) Terence Aubyn was called to prepare for his spell of duty on the bridge.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JUST before eight bells (4 a.m.) Terence Aubyn was called to prepare for his spell of duty on the bridge.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
Aubyn
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From this reading JUST before eight bells (4 a.m.) Terence Aubyn was called to prepare for his spell of duty on the bridge.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading JUST before eight bells (4 a.m.) Terence Aubyn was called to prepare for his spell of duty on the bridge.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Exchanging a few words with the officer he was relieving Terence began to pace the bridge.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading JUST before eight bells (4 a.m.) Terence Aubyn was called to prepare for his spell of duty on the bridge.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading JUST before eight bells (4 a.m.) Terence Aubyn was called to prepare for his spell of duty on the bridge.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading JUST before eight bells (4 a.m.) Terence Aubyn was called to prepare for his spell of duty on the bridge.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
DECLARATIONnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading THE DECLARATION OF WAR.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading On this occasion there was little to do, since the "Saraband" was not making way.
donningverbUS /ˈdɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading JUST before eight bells (4 a.m.) Terence Aubyn was called to prepare for his spell of duty on the bridge.
being one more than seven
From this reading JUST before eight bells (4 a.m.) Terence Aubyn was called to prepare for his spell of duty on the bridge.
ExchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading Exchanging a few words with the officer he was relieving Terence began to pace the bridge.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JUST before eight bells (4 a.m.) Terence Aubyn was called to prepare for his spell of duty on the bridge.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Exchanging a few words with the officer he was relieving Terence began to pace the bridge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JUST before eight bells (4 a.m.) Terence Aubyn was called to prepare for his spell of duty on the bridge.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
and nothing more
From this reading JUST before eight bells (4 a.m.) Terence Aubyn was called to prepare for his spell of duty on the bridge.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On this occasion there was little to do, since the "Saraband" was not making way.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading JUST before eight bells (4 a.m.) Terence Aubyn was called to prepare for his spell of duty on the bridge.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading On this occasion there was little to do, since the "Saraband" was not making way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On this occasion there was little to do, since the "Saraband" was not making way.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On this occasion there was little to do, since the "Saraband" was not making way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DECLARATION OF WAR.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JUST before eight bells (4 a.m.) Terence Aubyn was called to prepare for his spell of duty on the bridge.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Exchanging a few words with the officer he was relieving Terence began to pace the bridge.
pilot-coat
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From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading JUST before eight bells (4 a.m.) Terence Aubyn was called to prepare for his spell of duty on the bridge.
relievingverbUS /rɪˈliːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Exchanging a few words with the officer he was relieving Terence began to pace the bridge.
Sarabandnoun
music composed for dancing the saraband
From this reading On this occasion there was little to do, since the "Saraband" was not making way.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading On this occasion there was little to do, since the "Saraband" was not making way.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading JUST before eight bells (4 a.m.) Terence Aubyn was called to prepare for his spell of duty on the bridge.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
TerencenounUS /ˈterəns/
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading JUST before eight bells (4 a.m.) Terence Aubyn was called to prepare for his spell of duty on the bridge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DECLARATION OF WAR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On this occasion there was little to do, since the "Saraband" was not making way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this occasion there was little to do, since the "Saraband" was not making way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JUST before eight bells (4 a.m.) Terence Aubyn was called to prepare for his spell of duty on the bridge.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE DECLARATION OF WAR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JUST before eight bells (4 a.m.) Terence Aubyn was called to prepare for his spell of duty on the bridge.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On this occasion there was little to do, since the "Saraband" was not making way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Hastily dressing and donning his pilot-coat--for in spite of being within a few degrees of the line the air was cold compared with the temperature during the day--the fourth officer drank a cup of coffee and hurried on deck.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Exchanging a few words with the officer he was relieving Terence began to pace the bridge.
