used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
abaftadverb
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
(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 The meal over, all went on deck.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The crew had already breakfasted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The captain took charge and sent Ditty and Rogers, the second officer, below to get breakfast.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The captain took charge and sent Ditty and Rogers, the second officer, below to get breakfast.
breakfasted
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From this reading The crew had already breakfasted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain took charge and sent Ditty and Rogers, the second officer, below to get breakfast.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The captain took charge and sent Ditty and Rogers, the second officer, below to get breakfast.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The crew had already breakfasted.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The meal over, all went on deck.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
DittynounUS /ˈdɪti/
a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung)
From this reading The captain took charge and sent Ditty and Rogers, the second officer, below to get breakfast.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
Drew's
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From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The captain took charge and sent Ditty and Rogers, the second officer, below to get breakfast.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
go away from a place
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The meal over, all went on deck.
mizzenmastnoun
third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
not any; not one
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The captain took charge and sent Ditty and Rogers, the second officer, below to get breakfast.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The meal over, all went on deck.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading The captain took charge and sent Ditty and Rogers, the second officer, below to get breakfast.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The captain took charge and sent Ditty and Rogers, the second officer, below to get breakfast.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The captain took charge and sent Ditty and Rogers, the second officer, below to get breakfast.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
TykenounUS /taɪk/
a native of Yorkshire
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
urnnounUS /ɜːrn/
a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading BEGINNING THE VOYAGE Ruth bent a little lower over her coffee urn to hide the additional flush that had come into her cheeks, and after that she guided the conversation to safer ground and took care to leave no opening for Drew's audacity.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The meal over, all went on deck.
in or at the place that
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tyke had been carefully helped up by Drew and Captain Hamilton and placed in a chair abaft the mizzenmast, where his keen old eyes could delight themselves with the activities of the crew.
