used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GETTING READY Captain Spark's ship, the _Eagle_, was a large craft, and in her he had made many voyages.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I want to sail as soon as possible," he said, "and though I left a good mate in charge, still I like to look after certain matters myself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GETTING READY Captain Spark's ship, the _Eagle_, was a large craft, and in her he had made many voyages.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The day it was announced to Bob that he was to make a sea voyage, the captain left the village to visit the _Eagle_ at the dock and see how the loading of the cargo was progressing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I want to sail as soon as possible," he said, "and though I left a good mate in charge, still I like to look after certain matters myself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At present the vessel was docked at a seaport town not many miles from Moreville.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I'll be back in a few days and let you know, Bob, the exact date for sailing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I'll be back in a few days and let you know, Bob, the exact date for sailing.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading The day it was announced to Bob that he was to make a sea voyage, the captain left the village to visit the _Eagle_ at the dock and see how the loading of the cargo was progressing.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading GETTING READY Captain Spark's ship, the _Eagle_, was a large craft, and in her he had made many voyages.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading The day it was announced to Bob that he was to make a sea voyage, the captain left the village to visit the _Eagle_ at the dock and see how the loading of the cargo was progressing.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "I want to sail as soon as possible," he said, "and though I left a good mate in charge, still I like to look after certain matters myself.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "I want to sail as soon as possible," he said, "and though I left a good mate in charge, still I like to look after certain matters myself.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading GETTING READY Captain Spark's ship, the _Eagle_, was a large craft, and in her he had made many voyages.
the specified day of the month
From this reading I'll be back in a few days and let you know, Bob, the exact date for sailing.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day it was announced to Bob that he was to make a sea voyage, the captain left the village to visit the _Eagle_ at the dock and see how the loading of the cargo was progressing.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I'll be back in a few days and let you know, Bob, the exact date for sailing.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading The day it was announced to Bob that he was to make a sea voyage, the captain left the village to visit the _Eagle_ at the dock and see how the loading of the cargo was progressing.
dockedverbUS /dɑːkt/
past form of “dock” — come into dock
From this reading At present the vessel was docked at a seaport town not many miles from Moreville.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading GETTING READY Captain Spark's ship, the _Eagle_, was a large craft, and in her he had made many voyages.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading I'll be back in a few days and let you know, Bob, the exact date for sailing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I'll be back in a few days and let you know, Bob, the exact date for sailing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I'll be back in a few days and let you know, Bob, the exact date for sailing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At present the vessel was docked at a seaport town not many miles from Moreville.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading GETTING READY Captain Spark's ship, the _Eagle_, was a large craft, and in her he had made many voyages.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I want to sail as soon as possible," he said, "and though I left a good mate in charge, still I like to look after certain matters myself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GETTING READY Captain Spark's ship, the _Eagle_, was a large craft, and in her he had made many voyages.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GETTING READY Captain Spark's ship, the _Eagle_, was a large craft, and in her he had made many voyages.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GETTING READY Captain Spark's ship, the _Eagle_, was a large craft, and in her he had made many voyages.
how
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From this reading The day it was announced to Bob that he was to make a sea voyage, the captain left the village to visit the _Eagle_ at the dock and see how the loading of the cargo was progressing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want to sail as soon as possible," he said, "and though I left a good mate in charge, still I like to look after certain matters myself.
I'll
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From this reading I'll be back in a few days and let you know, Bob, the exact date for sailing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GETTING READY Captain Spark's ship, the _Eagle_, was a large craft, and in her he had made many voyages.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The day it was announced to Bob that he was to make a sea voyage, the captain left the village to visit the _Eagle_ at the dock and see how the loading of the cargo was progressing.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I'll be back in a few days and let you know, Bob, the exact date for sailing.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GETTING READY Captain Spark's ship, the _Eagle_, was a large craft, and in her he had made many voyages.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The day it was announced to Bob that he was to make a sea voyage, the captain left the village to visit the _Eagle_ at the dock and see how the loading of the cargo was progressing.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I'll be back in a few days and let you know, Bob, the exact date for sailing.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I want to sail as soon as possible," he said, "and though I left a good mate in charge, still I like to look after certain matters myself.
loadingnounUS /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading The day it was announced to Bob that he was to make a sea voyage, the captain left the village to visit the _Eagle_ at the dock and see how the loading of the cargo was progressing.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I want to sail as soon as possible," he said, "and though I left a good mate in charge, still I like to look after certain matters myself.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading GETTING READY Captain Spark's ship, the _Eagle_, was a large craft, and in her he had made many voyages.
engage in
From this reading The day it was announced to Bob that he was to make a sea voyage, the captain left the village to visit the _Eagle_ at the dock and see how the loading of the cargo was progressing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading GETTING READY Captain Spark's ship, the _Eagle_, was a large craft, and in her he had made many voyages.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading "I want to sail as soon as possible," he said, "and though I left a good mate in charge, still I like to look after certain matters myself.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I want to sail as soon as possible," he said, "and though I left a good mate in charge, still I like to look after certain matters myself.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading At present the vessel was docked at a seaport town not many miles from Moreville.
Moreville
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From this reading At present the vessel was docked at a seaport town not many miles from Moreville.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I want to sail as soon as possible," he said, "and though I left a good mate in charge, still I like to look after certain matters myself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At present the vessel was docked at a seaport town not many miles from Moreville.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day it was announced to Bob that he was to make a sea voyage, the captain left the village to visit the _Eagle_ at the dock and see how the loading of the cargo was progressing.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "I want to sail as soon as possible," he said, "and though I left a good mate in charge, still I like to look after certain matters myself.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At present the vessel was docked at a seaport town not many miles from Moreville.
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading The day it was announced to Bob that he was to make a sea voyage, the captain left the village to visit the _Eagle_ at the dock and see how the loading of the cargo was progressing.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading GETTING READY Captain Spark's ship, the _Eagle_, was a large craft, and in her he had made many voyages.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I want to sail as soon as possible," he said, "and though I left a good mate in charge, still I like to look after certain matters myself.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "I want to sail as soon as possible," he said, "and though I left a good mate in charge, still I like to look after certain matters myself.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading I'll be back in a few days and let you know, Bob, the exact date for sailing.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The day it was announced to Bob that he was to make a sea voyage, the captain left the village to visit the _Eagle_ at the dock and see how the loading of the cargo was progressing.
seaportnounUS /ˈsiːpɔːrt/
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading At present the vessel was docked at a seaport town not many miles from Moreville.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The day it was announced to Bob that he was to make a sea voyage, the captain left the village to visit the _Eagle_ at the dock and see how the loading of the cargo was progressing.
transport commercially
From this reading GETTING READY Captain Spark's ship, the _Eagle_, was a large craft, and in her he had made many voyages.
in the near future
From this reading "I want to sail as soon as possible," he said, "and though I left a good mate in charge, still I like to look after certain matters myself.
Spark's
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From this reading GETTING READY Captain Spark's ship, the _Eagle_, was a large craft, and in her he had made many voyages.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I want to sail as soon as possible," he said, "and though I left a good mate in charge, still I like to look after certain matters myself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The day it was announced to Bob that he was to make a sea voyage, the captain left the village to visit the _Eagle_ at the dock and see how the loading of the cargo was progressing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GETTING READY Captain Spark's ship, the _Eagle_, was a large craft, and in her he had made many voyages.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I want to sail as soon as possible," he said, "and though I left a good mate in charge, still I like to look after certain matters myself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day it was announced to Bob that he was to make a sea voyage, the captain left the village to visit the _Eagle_ at the dock and see how the loading of the cargo was progressing.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading At present the vessel was docked at a seaport town not many miles from Moreville.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading At present the vessel was docked at a seaport town not many miles from Moreville.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The day it was announced to Bob that he was to make a sea voyage, the captain left the village to visit the _Eagle_ at the dock and see how the loading of the cargo was progressing.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The day it was announced to Bob that he was to make a sea voyage, the captain left the village to visit the _Eagle_ at the dock and see how the loading of the cargo was progressing.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The day it was announced to Bob that he was to make a sea voyage, the captain left the village to visit the _Eagle_ at the dock and see how the loading of the cargo was progressing.
voyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading GETTING READY Captain Spark's ship, the _Eagle_, was a large craft, and in her he had made many voyages.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want to sail as soon as possible," he said, "and though I left a good mate in charge, still I like to look after certain matters myself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GETTING READY Captain Spark's ship, the _Eagle_, was a large craft, and in her he had made many voyages.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I'll be back in a few days and let you know, Bob, the exact date for sailing.
