used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Look, Bertie,” said he, “don’t let any lubbers loiter down below after the call for getting under way has been sounded.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Look, Bertie,” said he, “don’t let any lubbers loiter down below after the call for getting under way has been sounded.”
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading “Look, Bertie,” said he, “don’t let any lubbers loiter down below after the call for getting under way has been sounded.”
Bertie
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From this reading Then he went over and talked with Bertie Young, the master-at-arms.
boatswain's
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From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Look, Bertie,” said he, “don’t let any lubbers loiter down below after the call for getting under way has been sounded.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
true confidential information
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
don't
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From this reading “Look, Bertie,” said he, “don’t let any lubbers loiter down below after the call for getting under way has been sounded.”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Look, Bertie,” said he, “don’t let any lubbers loiter down below after the call for getting under way has been sounded.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
easterlyadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərli/
lying in or toward the east
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
EllsworthnounUS /ˈelzwərθ/
United States jurist and the third chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1807)
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Look, Bertie,” said he, “don’t let any lubbers loiter down below after the call for getting under way has been sounded.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he went over and talked with Bertie Young, the master-at-arms.
how
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From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
I'll
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From this reading “Sure, Jack,” said Bertie, “I’ll be on the job.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
a small worthless amount
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading “Sure, Jack,” said Bertie, “I’ll be on the job.”
jobsnounUS /dʒɑːbz/
plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Look, Bertie,” said he, “don’t let any lubbers loiter down below after the call for getting under way has been sounded.”
loiterverbUS /ˈlɔɪtər/
be about
From this reading “Look, Bertie,” said he, “don’t let any lubbers loiter down below after the call for getting under way has been sounded.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look, Bertie,” said he, “don’t let any lubbers loiter down below after the call for getting under way has been sounded.”
lubbersnounUS /ˈlʌbərz/
plural of “lubber” — an awkward stupid person
From this reading “Look, Bertie,” said he, “don’t let any lubbers loiter down below after the call for getting under way has been sounded.”
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
master-at-armsnoun
the senior petty officer; responsible for discipline aboard ship
From this reading Then he went over and talked with Bertie Young, the master-at-arms.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Sure, Jack,” said Bertie, “I’ll be on the job.”
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Look, Bertie,” said he, “don’t let any lubbers loiter down below after the call for getting under way has been sounded.”
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
transport commercially
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
in the near future
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading “Look, Bertie,” said he, “don’t let any lubbers loiter down below after the call for getting under way has been sounded.”
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Sure, Jack,” said Bertie, “I’ll be on the job.”
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Then he went over and talked with Bertie Young, the master-at-arms.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he went over and talked with Bertie Young, the master-at-arms.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading This meant another opportunity for the “B. M.’s” to see how well they could handle their sections in getting under way; and, as soon as “mast” was over, Jack called Ellsworth and the two other boatswain’s mates together to remind them of the details of their jobs.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then he went over and talked with Bertie Young, the master-at-arms.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he went over and talked with Bertie Young, the master-at-arms.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The following morning at quarters, as an easterly breeze had sprung up during the night, it was announced that the ship would sail immediately after “mast”, which would be at a quarter of ten.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Then he went over and talked with Bertie Young, the master-at-arms.
