Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

possessive form of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

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From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part

From this reading "Perhaps the Crew is deaf," suggested Frances, sagely.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Though, really, it seemed hardly necessary to shout so loud, as the boat was not more than four feet from the shore.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Though, really, it seemed hardly necessary to shout so loud, as the boat was not more than four feet from the shore.

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading "Perhaps the Crew is deaf," suggested Frances, sagely.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Though, really, it seemed hardly necessary to shout so loud, as the boat was not more than four feet from the shore.

a man of refinement

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

only a very short time before

From this reading Though, really, it seemed hardly necessary to shout so loud, as the boat was not more than four feet from the shore.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

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From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Perhaps the Crew is deaf," suggested Frances, sagely.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Though, really, it seemed hardly necessary to shout so loud, as the boat was not more than four feet from the shore.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Though, really, it seemed hardly necessary to shout so loud, as the boat was not more than four feet from the shore.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

absolutely essential

From this reading Though, really, it seemed hardly necessary to shout so loud, as the boat was not more than four feet from the shore.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

having branches or flower heads that bend downward

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though, really, it seemed hardly necessary to shout so loud, as the boat was not more than four feet from the shore.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

by chance

From this reading "Perhaps the Crew is deaf," suggested Frances, sagely.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Though, really, it seemed hardly necessary to shout so loud, as the boat was not more than four feet from the shore.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

precisely, exactly

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

in a wise manner

From this reading "Perhaps the Crew is deaf," suggested Frances, sagely.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

cut with a saw

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Though, really, it seemed hardly necessary to shout so loud, as the boat was not more than four feet from the shore.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Though, really, it seemed hardly necessary to shout so loud, as the boat was not more than four feet from the shore.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading Though, really, it seemed hardly necessary to shout so loud, as the boat was not more than four feet from the shore.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

in the near future

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

plural of “spoke” — support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

having a supporting base

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "Perhaps the Crew is deaf," suggested Frances, sagely.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Though, really, it seemed hardly necessary to shout so loud, as the boat was not more than four feet from the shore.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

the upper part of anything

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

in the direction of

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

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From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

which person or people

From this reading "The Crew," remarked that gentleman, nodding toward the new sailor-man, who, as soon as he saw that the little girls were looking at him, smiled in the most cordial manner and spun the wheel round so fast that the spokes hummed in the air.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading THE ROYAL YACHT It was a very pretty boat, evidently made of glass, for the children could see right through it; and though it had neither mast nor oars, it had, at any rate, a wheel, behind which was standing a little man dressed in a sailor's suit of the same bright colors as the Admiral's.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "If you are quite ready," said the Admiral, raising his hat, "we'll get aboard;" and stepping down to the edge of the water he put his hands to his mouth and roared out at the very top of his voice: "Boat, ahoy!"