used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The voyage, short as it had been, was a revelation to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading EXPLANATIONS "PASS the word for Mr. Greenwood," ordered the commander as Greenwood, Senior, found himself on the quarter-deck.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He marvelled at the sangfroid of his uniformed companions, who chatted and cut jokes with each other with the utmost unconcern.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The voyage, short as it had been, was a revelation to him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
chattedverbUS /ˈtʃætəd/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading He marvelled at the sangfroid of his uniformed companions, who chatted and cut jokes with each other with the utmost unconcern.
collidingverbUS /kəˈlaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “collide” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading EXPLANATIONS "PASS the word for Mr. Greenwood," ordered the commander as Greenwood, Senior, found himself on the quarter-deck.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He marvelled at the sangfroid of his uniformed companions, who chatted and cut jokes with each other with the utmost unconcern.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He marvelled at the sangfroid of his uniformed companions, who chatted and cut jokes with each other with the utmost unconcern.
one or the other of two
From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
else
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From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
EXPLANATIONSnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading EXPLANATIONS "PASS the word for Mr. Greenwood," ordered the commander as Greenwood, Senior, found himself on the quarter-deck.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading EXPLANATIONS "PASS the word for Mr. Greenwood," ordered the commander as Greenwood, Senior, found himself on the quarter-deck.
set up or found
From this reading EXPLANATIONS "PASS the word for Mr. Greenwood," ordered the commander as Greenwood, Senior, found himself on the quarter-deck.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
GreenwoodnounUS /ˈɡriːnwʊd/
woodlands in full leaf
From this reading EXPLANATIONS "PASS the word for Mr. Greenwood," ordered the commander as Greenwood, Senior, found himself on the quarter-deck.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The voyage, short as it had been, was a revelation to him.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The voyage, short as it had been, was a revelation to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading EXPLANATIONS "PASS the word for Mr. Greenwood," ordered the commander as Greenwood, Senior, found himself on the quarter-deck.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He marvelled at the sangfroid of his uniformed companions, who chatted and cut jokes with each other with the utmost unconcern.
how
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From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The voyage, short as it had been, was a revelation to him.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading He marvelled at the sangfroid of his uniformed companions, who chatted and cut jokes with each other with the utmost unconcern.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
marvelledverbUS /mɑːrˈveld/
inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading He marvelled at the sangfroid of his uniformed companions, who chatted and cut jokes with each other with the utmost unconcern.
the force of workers available
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
a form of address for a man
From this reading EXPLANATIONS "PASS the word for Mr. Greenwood," ordered the commander as Greenwood, Senior, found himself on the quarter-deck.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EXPLANATIONS "PASS the word for Mr. Greenwood," ordered the commander as Greenwood, Senior, found himself on the quarter-deck.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading EXPLANATIONS "PASS the word for Mr. Greenwood," ordered the commander as Greenwood, Senior, found himself on the quarter-deck.
orthodoxadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He marvelled at the sangfroid of his uniformed companions, who chatted and cut jokes with each other with the utmost unconcern.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
go across or through
From this reading EXPLANATIONS "PASS the word for Mr. Greenwood," ordered the commander as Greenwood, Senior, found himself on the quarter-deck.
picquet-boat
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From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
quarter-deck
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From this reading EXPLANATIONS "PASS the word for Mr. Greenwood," ordered the commander as Greenwood, Senior, found himself on the quarter-deck.
race-horse
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From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The voyage, short as it had been, was a revelation to him.
sangfroid
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From this reading He marvelled at the sangfroid of his uniformed companions, who chatted and cut jokes with each other with the utmost unconcern.
SenioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading EXPLANATIONS "PASS the word for Mr. Greenwood," ordered the commander as Greenwood, Senior, found himself on the quarter-deck.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The voyage, short as it had been, was a revelation to him.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EXPLANATIONS "PASS the word for Mr. Greenwood," ordered the commander as Greenwood, Senior, found himself on the quarter-deck.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The voyage, short as it had been, was a revelation to him.
twainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
unconcernnounUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrn/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading He marvelled at the sangfroid of his uniformed companions, who chatted and cut jokes with each other with the utmost unconcern.
uniformedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmd/
dressed in a uniform
From this reading He marvelled at the sangfroid of his uniformed companions, who chatted and cut jokes with each other with the utmost unconcern.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading He marvelled at the sangfroid of his uniformed companions, who chatted and cut jokes with each other with the utmost unconcern.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The voyage, short as it had been, was a revelation to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The voyage, short as it had been, was a revelation to him.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
a Caucasian
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
which person or people
From this reading He marvelled at the sangfroid of his uniformed companions, who chatted and cut jokes with each other with the utmost unconcern.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was in momentary dread of finding himself in the water owing to the picquet-boat either colliding with something or else being cut in twain by another marine race-horse.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It showed him how the navy men handle their boats on a winter's night, without a light to guide them, and unable themselves to show the orthodox red, white, and green steaming lights.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading EXPLANATIONS "PASS the word for Mr. Greenwood," ordered the commander as Greenwood, Senior, found himself on the quarter-deck.
