used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading He had never seen such iron discipline as this in the bedlam aboard the _Revenge_.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Joe Hawkridge began to feel more sanguine of winning against odds.
at or in the front
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
alertlyadverbUS /əˈlɜːrtli/
in mentally perceptive and responsive way
From this reading Her gun-ports were open and every man was alertly at his station.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was a silent ship excepting when an officer passed an order along.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had never seen such iron discipline as this in the bedlam aboard the _Revenge_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her gun-ports were open and every man was alertly at his station.
aweighadjective
(used of an anchor) hanging clear of the bottom
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
bedlamnounUS /ˈbedləm/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading He had never seen such iron discipline as this in the bedlam aboard the _Revenge_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Joe Hawkridge began to feel more sanguine of winning against odds.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
the first light of day
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading He had never seen such iron discipline as this in the bedlam aboard the _Revenge_.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Her gun-ports were open and every man was alertly at his station.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading It was a silent ship excepting when an officer passed an order along.
fairwaynounUS /ˈferweɪ/
the area between the tee and putting green where the grass is cut short
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Joe Hawkridge began to feel more sanguine of winning against odds.
gun-ports
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From this reading Her gun-ports were open and every man was alertly at his station.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had never seen such iron discipline as this in the bedlam aboard the _Revenge_.
Hawkridge
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From this reading Joe Hawkridge began to feel more sanguine of winning against odds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had never seen such iron discipline as this in the bedlam aboard the _Revenge_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her gun-ports were open and every man was alertly at his station.
HEROESnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her gun-ports were open and every man was alertly at his station.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading He had never seen such iron discipline as this in the bedlam aboard the _Revenge_.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a silent ship excepting when an officer passed an order along.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
Joe
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From this reading Joe Hawkridge began to feel more sanguine of winning against odds.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Her gun-ports were open and every man was alertly at his station.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Joe Hawkridge began to feel more sanguine of winning against odds.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never seen such iron discipline as this in the bedlam aboard the _Revenge_.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading Joe Hawkridge began to feel more sanguine of winning against odds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joe Hawkridge began to feel more sanguine of winning against odds.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading It was a silent ship excepting when an officer passed an order along.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Her gun-ports were open and every man was alertly at his station.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was a silent ship excepting when an officer passed an order along.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was a silent ship excepting when an officer passed an order along.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading He had never seen such iron discipline as this in the bedlam aboard the _Revenge_.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading Joe Hawkridge began to feel more sanguine of winning against odds.
SECLUSIONnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
try to get or reach
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had never seen such iron discipline as this in the bedlam aboard the _Revenge_.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
transport commercially
From this reading It was a silent ship excepting when an officer passed an order along.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading It was a silent ship excepting when an officer passed an order along.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Her gun-ports were open and every man was alertly at his station.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had never seen such iron discipline as this in the bedlam aboard the _Revenge_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had never seen such iron discipline as this in the bedlam aboard the _Revenge_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Joe Hawkridge began to feel more sanguine of winning against odds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her gun-ports were open and every man was alertly at his station.
at the time that
From this reading It was a silent ship excepting when an officer passed an order along.
in or at the place that
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading OUR HEROES SEEK SECLUSION AN hour before dawn the anchor was aweigh and the _Royal James_ drifted ahead like a shadow, in between the outer islands where the fairway was wide and safe.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading Joe Hawkridge began to feel more sanguine of winning against odds.
