used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I rose next morning shortly after seven, bathed and went to the cabin for a cup of coffee.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I rose next morning shortly after seven, bathed and went to the cabin for a cup of coffee.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I rose next morning shortly after seven, bathed and went to the cabin for a cup of coffee.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The ocean was quiet too; the heave of the yacht was gentle, though the heel of her gave assurance of a breeze of wind.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading I rose next morning shortly after seven, bathed and went to the cabin for a cup of coffee.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The ocean was quiet too; the heave of the yacht was gentle, though the heel of her gave assurance of a breeze of wind.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
lacking funds
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading I rose next morning shortly after seven, bathed and went to the cabin for a cup of coffee.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading I rose next morning shortly after seven, bathed and went to the cabin for a cup of coffee.
confrontingverbUS /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could see through the skylight that it was a fine day.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading I rose next morning shortly after seven, bathed and went to the cabin for a cup of coffee.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I could see through the skylight that it was a fine day.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading I could see through the skylight that it was a fine day.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I rose next morning shortly after seven, bathed and went to the cabin for a cup of coffee.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading MUFFIN GOES FORWARD.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The ocean was quiet too; the heave of the yacht was gentle, though the heel of her gave assurance of a breeze of wind.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The ocean was quiet too; the heave of the yacht was gentle, though the heel of her gave assurance of a breeze of wind.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
a state of high honor
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading MUFFIN GOES FORWARD.
heaveverbUS /hiːv/
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading The ocean was quiet too; the heave of the yacht was gentle, though the heel of her gave assurance of a breeze of wind.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading The ocean was quiet too; the heave of the yacht was gentle, though the heel of her gave assurance of a breeze of wind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The ocean was quiet too; the heave of the yacht was gentle, though the heel of her gave assurance of a breeze of wind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I rose next morning shortly after seven, bathed and went to the cabin for a cup of coffee.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I could see through the skylight that it was a fine day.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I rose next morning shortly after seven, bathed and went to the cabin for a cup of coffee.
MUFFINnounUS /ˈmʌfən/
a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan
From this reading MUFFIN GOES FORWARD.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I rose next morning shortly after seven, bathed and went to the cabin for a cup of coffee.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading The ocean was quiet too; the heave of the yacht was gentle, though the heel of her gave assurance of a breeze of wind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I rose next morning shortly after seven, bathed and went to the cabin for a cup of coffee.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
panelsnounUS /ˈpænəlz/
plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
portholenoun
a window in a ship or airplane
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The ocean was quiet too; the heave of the yacht was gentle, though the heel of her gave assurance of a breeze of wind.
reflectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
ripplingnounUS /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading I rose next morning shortly after seven, bathed and went to the cabin for a cup of coffee.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I could see through the skylight that it was a fine day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading I rose next morning shortly after seven, bathed and went to the cabin for a cup of coffee.
for a short time
From this reading I rose next morning shortly after seven, bathed and went to the cabin for a cup of coffee.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
skylightnounUS /ˈskaɪlaɪt/
a window in a roof to admit daylight
From this reading I could see through the skylight that it was a fine day.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I could see through the skylight that it was a fine day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I rose next morning shortly after seven, bathed and went to the cabin for a cup of coffee.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The ocean was quiet too; the heave of the yacht was gentle, though the heel of her gave assurance of a breeze of wind.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I could see through the skylight that it was a fine day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I rose next morning shortly after seven, bathed and went to the cabin for a cup of coffee.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The ocean was quiet too; the heave of the yacht was gentle, though the heel of her gave assurance of a breeze of wind.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I could see through the skylight that it was a fine day.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I rose next morning shortly after seven, bathed and went to the cabin for a cup of coffee.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The ocean was quiet too; the heave of the yacht was gentle, though the heel of her gave assurance of a breeze of wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The air showed a bright blue against the glass, and a rich tremble of sunlight was on the thick crystal of every weather porthole, the glory rippling with the reflective throbbing and running of the sea, as it broke upon the polished panels abreast or flashed in the confronting mirrors.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading The ocean was quiet too; the heave of the yacht was gentle, though the heel of her gave assurance of a breeze of wind.
