used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As was his usual habit, Larry read his Bible, and Captain Ponsberry held a short church service, which less than half the crew attended.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIGHT FOR THE SHIP The day to follow was Sunday, and contrary to expectations, it passed quietly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As there was hardly any wind, the old _Columbia_ made slow progress, and the sailors had little or nothing to do.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It's plain to see that the men are sulky," said Tom Grandon, towards evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As there was hardly any wind, the old _Columbia_ made slow progress, and the sailors had little or nothing to do.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading As was his usual habit, Larry read his Bible, and Captain Ponsberry held a short church service, which less than half the crew attended.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading As was his usual habit, Larry read his Bible, and Captain Ponsberry held a short church service, which less than half the crew attended.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading As was his usual habit, Larry read his Bible, and Captain Ponsberry held a short church service, which less than half the crew attended.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "We are certain to hear something from them shortly."
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading As was his usual habit, Larry read his Bible, and Captain Ponsberry held a short church service, which less than half the crew attended.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading As there was hardly any wind, the old _Columbia_ made slow progress, and the sailors had little or nothing to do.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading THE FIGHT FOR THE SHIP The day to follow was Sunday, and contrary to expectations, it passed quietly.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading As was his usual habit, Larry read his Bible, and Captain Ponsberry held a short church service, which less than half the crew attended.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FIGHT FOR THE SHIP The day to follow was Sunday, and contrary to expectations, it passed quietly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As there was hardly any wind, the old _Columbia_ made slow progress, and the sailors had little or nothing to do.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "It's plain to see that the men are sulky," said Tom Grandon, towards evening.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading THE FIGHT FOR THE SHIP The day to follow was Sunday, and contrary to expectations, it passed quietly.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT FOR THE SHIP The day to follow was Sunday, and contrary to expectations, it passed quietly.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE FIGHT FOR THE SHIP The day to follow was Sunday, and contrary to expectations, it passed quietly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FIGHT FOR THE SHIP The day to follow was Sunday, and contrary to expectations, it passed quietly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "We are certain to hear something from them shortly."
Grandon
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From this reading "It's plain to see that the men are sulky," said Tom Grandon, towards evening.
an established custom
From this reading As was his usual habit, Larry read his Bible, and Captain Ponsberry held a short church service, which less than half the crew attended.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As there was hardly any wind, the old _Columbia_ made slow progress, and the sailors had little or nothing to do.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading As was his usual habit, Larry read his Bible, and Captain Ponsberry held a short church service, which less than half the crew attended.
only a very short time before
From this reading As there was hardly any wind, the old _Columbia_ made slow progress, and the sailors had little or nothing to do.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "We are certain to hear something from them shortly."
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading As was his usual habit, Larry read his Bible, and Captain Ponsberry held a short church service, which less than half the crew attended.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As was his usual habit, Larry read his Bible, and Captain Ponsberry held a short church service, which less than half the crew attended.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FIGHT FOR THE SHIP The day to follow was Sunday, and contrary to expectations, it passed quietly.
It's
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From this reading "It's plain to see that the men are sulky," said Tom Grandon, towards evening.
Larry
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From this reading As was his usual habit, Larry read his Bible, and Captain Ponsberry held a short church service, which less than half the crew attended.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading As was his usual habit, Larry read his Bible, and Captain Ponsberry held a short church service, which less than half the crew attended.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As there was hardly any wind, the old _Columbia_ made slow progress, and the sailors had little or nothing to do.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As there was hardly any wind, the old _Columbia_ made slow progress, and the sailors had little or nothing to do.
the force of workers available
From this reading "It's plain to see that the men are sulky," said Tom Grandon, towards evening.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As there was hardly any wind, the old _Columbia_ made slow progress, and the sailors had little or nothing to do.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As there was hardly any wind, the old _Columbia_ made slow progress, and the sailors had little or nothing to do.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As there was hardly any wind, the old _Columbia_ made slow progress, and the sailors had little or nothing to do.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE FIGHT FOR THE SHIP The day to follow was Sunday, and contrary to expectations, it passed quietly.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "It's plain to see that the men are sulky," said Tom Grandon, towards evening.
Ponsberry
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From this reading As was his usual habit, Larry read his Bible, and Captain Ponsberry held a short church service, which less than half the crew attended.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading As there was hardly any wind, the old _Columbia_ made slow progress, and the sailors had little or nothing to do.
with low volume
From this reading THE FIGHT FOR THE SHIP The day to follow was Sunday, and contrary to expectations, it passed quietly.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading As was his usual habit, Larry read his Bible, and Captain Ponsberry held a short church service, which less than half the crew attended.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's plain to see that the men are sulky," said Tom Grandon, towards evening.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading As there was hardly any wind, the old _Columbia_ made slow progress, and the sailors had little or nothing to do.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "It's plain to see that the men are sulky," said Tom Grandon, towards evening.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading As was his usual habit, Larry read his Bible, and Captain Ponsberry held a short church service, which less than half the crew attended.
transport commercially
From this reading THE FIGHT FOR THE SHIP The day to follow was Sunday, and contrary to expectations, it passed quietly.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading As was his usual habit, Larry read his Bible, and Captain Ponsberry held a short church service, which less than half the crew attended.
for a short time
From this reading "We are certain to hear something from them shortly."
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading As there was hardly any wind, the old _Columbia_ made slow progress, and the sailors had little or nothing to do.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "We are certain to hear something from them shortly."
sulkyadjective
sullen or moody
From this reading "It's plain to see that the men are sulky," said Tom Grandon, towards evening.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THE FIGHT FOR THE SHIP The day to follow was Sunday, and contrary to expectations, it passed quietly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As was his usual habit, Larry read his Bible, and Captain Ponsberry held a short church service, which less than half the crew attended.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It's plain to see that the men are sulky," said Tom Grandon, towards evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT FOR THE SHIP The day to follow was Sunday, and contrary to expectations, it passed quietly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "We are certain to hear something from them shortly."
in or at that place or location
From this reading As there was hardly any wind, the old _Columbia_ made slow progress, and the sailors had little or nothing to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIGHT FOR THE SHIP The day to follow was Sunday, and contrary to expectations, it passed quietly.
male cat
From this reading "It's plain to see that the men are sulky," said Tom Grandon, towards evening.
in the direction of
From this reading "It's plain to see that the men are sulky," said Tom Grandon, towards evening.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As was his usual habit, Larry read his Bible, and Captain Ponsberry held a short church service, which less than half the crew attended.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIGHT FOR THE SHIP The day to follow was Sunday, and contrary to expectations, it passed quietly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are certain to hear something from them shortly."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As was his usual habit, Larry read his Bible, and Captain Ponsberry held a short church service, which less than half the crew attended.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading As there was hardly any wind, the old _Columbia_ made slow progress, and the sailors had little or nothing to do.
