used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a beautiful morning with a light breeze from the northeast which was just about a head wind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was a beautiful morning with a light breeze from the northeast which was just about a head wind.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Next morning all hands were on deck at five o’clock to weigh anchor and set sail.
amidshipsadverbUS /əˈmɪdʃɪps/
at or near or toward the center of a ship
From this reading The Captain was on the quarter-deck giving his orders, which were repeated by the mate a little forward of amidships.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Next morning all hands were on deck at five o’clock to weigh anchor and set sail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next morning all hands were on deck at five o’clock to weigh anchor and set sail.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Next morning all hands were on deck at five o’clock to weigh anchor and set sail.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was a beautiful morning with a light breeze from the northeast which was just about a head wind.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The master-at-arms was down below, hurrying up a couple of lazy lubbers who were inclined to dawdle instead of getting out on deck.
boatswainnounUS /ˈboʊtsweɪn/
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading It was a beautiful morning with a light breeze from the northeast which was just about a head wind.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Captain was on the quarter-deck giving his orders, which were repeated by the mate a little forward of amidships.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Captain was on the quarter-deck giving his orders, which were repeated by the mate a little forward of amidships.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The master-at-arms was down below, hurrying up a couple of lazy lubbers who were inclined to dawdle instead of getting out on deck.
dawdleverbUS /ˈdɔːdəl/
take one's time; proceed slowly
From this reading The master-at-arms was down below, hurrying up a couple of lazy lubbers who were inclined to dawdle instead of getting out on deck.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Next morning all hands were on deck at five o’clock to weigh anchor and set sail.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The master-at-arms was down below, hurrying up a couple of lazy lubbers who were inclined to dawdle instead of getting out on deck.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Next morning all hands were on deck at five o’clock to weigh anchor and set sail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The Captain was on the quarter-deck giving his orders, which were repeated by the mate a little forward of amidships.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a beautiful morning with a light breeze from the northeast which was just about a head wind.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The master-at-arms was down below, hurrying up a couple of lazy lubbers who were inclined to dawdle instead of getting out on deck.
the act of giving
From this reading The Captain was on the quarter-deck giving his orders, which were repeated by the mate a little forward of amidships.
halyards
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From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Next morning all hands were on deck at five o’clock to weigh anchor and set sail.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was a beautiful morning with a light breeze from the northeast which was just about a head wind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Captain was on the quarter-deck giving his orders, which were repeated by the mate a little forward of amidships.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading The master-at-arms was down below, hurrying up a couple of lazy lubbers who were inclined to dawdle instead of getting out on deck.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The master-at-arms was down below, hurrying up a couple of lazy lubbers who were inclined to dawdle instead of getting out on deck.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The master-at-arms was down below, hurrying up a couple of lazy lubbers who were inclined to dawdle instead of getting out on deck.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a beautiful morning with a light breeze from the northeast which was just about a head wind.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
jibverbUS /dʒɪb/
refuse to comply
From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a beautiful morning with a light breeze from the northeast which was just about a head wind.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading The master-at-arms was down below, hurrying up a couple of lazy lubbers who were inclined to dawdle instead of getting out on deck.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was a beautiful morning with a light breeze from the northeast which was just about a head wind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Captain was on the quarter-deck giving his orders, which were repeated by the mate a little forward of amidships.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
lubbersnounUS /ˈlʌbərz/
plural of “lubber” — an awkward stupid person
From this reading The master-at-arms was down below, hurrying up a couple of lazy lubbers who were inclined to dawdle instead of getting out on deck.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
master-at-armsnoun
the senior petty officer; responsible for discipline aboard ship
From this reading The master-at-arms was down below, hurrying up a couple of lazy lubbers who were inclined to dawdle instead of getting out on deck.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading The Captain was on the quarter-deck giving his orders, which were repeated by the mate a little forward of amidships.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning all hands were on deck at five o’clock to weigh anchor and set sail.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning all hands were on deck at five o’clock to weigh anchor and set sail.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading It was a beautiful morning with a light breeze from the northeast which was just about a head wind.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Next morning all hands were on deck at five o’clock to weigh anchor and set sail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Captain was on the quarter-deck giving his orders, which were repeated by the mate a little forward of amidships.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Next morning all hands were on deck at five o’clock to weigh anchor and set sail.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Captain was on the quarter-deck giving his orders, which were repeated by the mate a little forward of amidships.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
Perkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
quarter-deck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Captain was on the quarter-deck giving his orders, which were repeated by the mate a little forward of amidships.
recurring again and again
From this reading The Captain was on the quarter-deck giving his orders, which were repeated by the mate a little forward of amidships.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Next morning all hands were on deck at five o’clock to weigh anchor and set sail.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Next morning all hands were on deck at five o’clock to weigh anchor and set sail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a beautiful morning with a light breeze from the northeast which was just about a head wind.
a special situation
From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next morning all hands were on deck at five o’clock to weigh anchor and set sail.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The master-at-arms was down below, hurrying up a couple of lazy lubbers who were inclined to dawdle instead of getting out on deck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a beautiful morning with a light breeze from the northeast which was just about a head wind.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The boatswain was forward near the jib halyards, and Jack Perkins was busy looking out for his own section and watching to see that the other “B. M.’s” were doing the same thing.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading Next morning all hands were on deck at five o’clock to weigh anchor and set sail.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Next morning all hands were on deck at five o’clock to weigh anchor and set sail.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a beautiful morning with a light breeze from the northeast which was just about a head wind.
which person or people
From this reading The master-at-arms was down below, hurrying up a couple of lazy lubbers who were inclined to dawdle instead of getting out on deck.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It was a beautiful morning with a light breeze from the northeast which was just about a head wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a beautiful morning with a light breeze from the northeast which was just about a head wind.
