used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The atmosphere seemed to have thinned, and the horizon to have moved away a mile or two.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading SENDING THE MESSAGE The captain no longer interfered in any way with the actions of his young guests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were entirely free to do as they pleased on the ship, and apparently were under no surveillance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading SENDING THE MESSAGE The captain no longer interfered in any way with the actions of his young guests.
from appearances alone
From this reading They were entirely free to do as they pleased on the ship, and apparently were under no surveillance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were entirely free to do as they pleased on the ship, and apparently were under no surveillance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As they came on deck on the fourth morning at sea, the day was beautifully bright and clear.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The atmosphere seemed to have thinned, and the horizon to have moved away a mile or two.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The atmosphere seemed to have thinned, and the horizon to have moved away a mile or two.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading As they came on deck on the fourth morning at sea, the day was beautifully bright and clear.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The sky was taking on that peculiar blue that is seen only in the lower latitudes.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading As they came on deck on the fourth morning at sea, the day was beautifully bright and clear.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As they came on deck on the fourth morning at sea, the day was beautifully bright and clear.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading SENDING THE MESSAGE The captain no longer interfered in any way with the actions of his young guests.
rid of obstructions
From this reading As they came on deck on the fourth morning at sea, the day was beautifully bright and clear.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As they came on deck on the fourth morning at sea, the day was beautifully bright and clear.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading As they came on deck on the fourth morning at sea, the day was beautifully bright and clear.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They were entirely free to do as they pleased on the ship, and apparently were under no surveillance.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading They were entirely free to do as they pleased on the ship, and apparently were under no surveillance.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading As they came on deck on the fourth morning at sea, the day was beautifully bright and clear.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading They were entirely free to do as they pleased on the ship, and apparently were under no surveillance.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading SENDING THE MESSAGE The captain no longer interfered in any way with the actions of his young guests.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The atmosphere seemed to have thinned, and the horizon to have moved away a mile or two.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SENDING THE MESSAGE The captain no longer interfered in any way with the actions of his young guests.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The atmosphere seemed to have thinned, and the horizon to have moved away a mile or two.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SENDING THE MESSAGE The captain no longer interfered in any way with the actions of his young guests.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading SENDING THE MESSAGE The captain no longer interfered in any way with the actions of his young guests.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sky was taking on that peculiar blue that is seen only in the lower latitudes.
latitudesnounUS /ˈlætətuːdz/
plural of “latitude” — the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading The sky was taking on that peculiar blue that is seen only in the lower latitudes.
for more time
From this reading SENDING THE MESSAGE The captain no longer interfered in any way with the actions of his young guests.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The sky was taking on that peculiar blue that is seen only in the lower latitudes.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading SENDING THE MESSAGE The captain no longer interfered in any way with the actions of his young guests.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The atmosphere seemed to have thinned, and the horizon to have moved away a mile or two.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As they came on deck on the fourth morning at sea, the day was beautifully bright and clear.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The atmosphere seemed to have thinned, and the horizon to have moved away a mile or two.
not any; not one
From this reading SENDING THE MESSAGE The captain no longer interfered in any way with the actions of his young guests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SENDING THE MESSAGE The captain no longer interfered in any way with the actions of his young guests.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were entirely free to do as they pleased on the ship, and apparently were under no surveillance.
and nothing more
From this reading The sky was taking on that peculiar blue that is seen only in the lower latitudes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The atmosphere seemed to have thinned, and the horizon to have moved away a mile or two.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The sky was taking on that peculiar blue that is seen only in the lower latitudes.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading They were entirely free to do as they pleased on the ship, and apparently were under no surveillance.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading As they came on deck on the fourth morning at sea, the day was beautifully bright and clear.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The atmosphere seemed to have thinned, and the horizon to have moved away a mile or two.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The sky was taking on that peculiar blue that is seen only in the lower latitudes.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading SENDING THE MESSAGE The captain no longer interfered in any way with the actions of his young guests.
transport commercially
From this reading They were entirely free to do as they pleased on the ship, and apparently were under no surveillance.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky was taking on that peculiar blue that is seen only in the lower latitudes.
surveillancenounUS /sərˈveɪləns/
close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
From this reading They were entirely free to do as they pleased on the ship, and apparently were under no surveillance.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The sky was taking on that peculiar blue that is seen only in the lower latitudes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sky was taking on that peculiar blue that is seen only in the lower latitudes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SENDING THE MESSAGE The captain no longer interfered in any way with the actions of his young guests.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were entirely free to do as they pleased on the ship, and apparently were under no surveillance.
thinnedadjectiveUS /θɪnd/
mixed with water
From this reading The atmosphere seemed to have thinned, and the horizon to have moved away a mile or two.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were entirely free to do as they pleased on the ship, and apparently were under no surveillance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The atmosphere seemed to have thinned, and the horizon to have moved away a mile or two.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They were entirely free to do as they pleased on the ship, and apparently were under no surveillance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As they came on deck on the fourth morning at sea, the day was beautifully bright and clear.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SENDING THE MESSAGE The captain no longer interfered in any way with the actions of his young guests.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were entirely free to do as they pleased on the ship, and apparently were under no surveillance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SENDING THE MESSAGE The captain no longer interfered in any way with the actions of his young guests.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading SENDING THE MESSAGE The captain no longer interfered in any way with the actions of his young guests.
