used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SPECULATION IN CROCODILES The Blanchita continued on her course up the river with Clingman at the wheel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There was no table in the fore cabin; and the dinner of the six men, including the engineer, was served astern after the "Big Four" had taken the meal.
(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 A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no table in the fore cabin; and the dinner of the six men, including the engineer, was served astern after the "Big Four" had taken the meal.
asternadverb
stern foremost or backward
From this reading There was no table in the fore cabin; and the dinner of the six men, including the engineer, was served astern after the "Big Four" had taken the meal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SPECULATION IN CROCODILES The Blanchita continued on her course up the river with Clingman at the wheel.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Louis attended to the engine while Felipe was at his meals and occasionally at other times.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was no table in the fore cabin; and the dinner of the six men, including the engineer, was served astern after the "Big Four" had taken the meal.
Blanchita
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From this reading A SPECULATION IN CROCODILES The Blanchita continued on her course up the river with Clingman at the wheel.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading There was no table in the fore cabin; and the dinner of the six men, including the engineer, was served astern after the "Big Four" had taken the meal.
Clingman
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From this reading A SPECULATION IN CROCODILES The Blanchita continued on her course up the river with Clingman at the wheel.
without stop or interruption
From this reading A SPECULATION IN CROCODILES The Blanchita continued on her course up the river with Clingman at the wheel.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A SPECULATION IN CROCODILES The Blanchita continued on her course up the river with Clingman at the wheel.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
CROCODILESnounUS /ˈkrɑːkədaɪlz/
plural of “crocodile” — large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
From this reading A SPECULATION IN CROCODILES The Blanchita continued on her course up the river with Clingman at the wheel.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading There was no table in the fore cabin; and the dinner of the six men, including the engineer, was served astern after the "Big Four" had taken the meal.
having made preparations
From this reading The dinner was disposed of, and Wales was at the wheel.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Louis attended to the engine while Felipe was at his meals and occasionally at other times.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading There was no table in the fore cabin; and the dinner of the six men, including the engineer, was served astern after the "Big Four" had taken the meal.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
Felipe
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From this reading Louis attended to the engine while Felipe was at his meals and occasionally at other times.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading There was no table in the fore cabin; and the dinner of the six men, including the engineer, was served astern after the "Big Four" had taken the meal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There was no table in the fore cabin; and the dinner of the six men, including the engineer, was served astern after the "Big Four" had taken the meal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no table in the fore cabin; and the dinner of the six men, including the engineer, was served astern after the "Big Four" had taken the meal.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A SPECULATION IN CROCODILES The Blanchita continued on her course up the river with Clingman at the wheel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Louis attended to the engine while Felipe was at his meals and occasionally at other times.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SPECULATION IN CROCODILES The Blanchita continued on her course up the river with Clingman at the wheel.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading There was no table in the fore cabin; and the dinner of the six men, including the engineer, was served astern after the "Big Four" had taken the meal.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Louis attended to the engine while Felipe was at his meals and occasionally at other times.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading There was no table in the fore cabin; and the dinner of the six men, including the engineer, was served astern after the "Big Four" had taken the meal.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Louis attended to the engine while Felipe was at his meals and occasionally at other times.
the force of workers available
From this reading There was no table in the fore cabin; and the dinner of the six men, including the engineer, was served astern after the "Big Four" had taken the meal.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no table in the fore cabin; and the dinner of the six men, including the engineer, was served astern after the "Big Four" had taken the meal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Louis attended to the engine while Felipe was at his meals and occasionally at other times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was no table in the fore cabin; and the dinner of the six men, including the engineer, was served astern after the "Big Four" had taken the meal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SPECULATION IN CROCODILES The Blanchita continued on her course up the river with Clingman at the wheel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Louis attended to the engine while Felipe was at his meals and occasionally at other times.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A SPECULATION IN CROCODILES The Blanchita continued on her course up the river with Clingman at the wheel.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading There was no table in the fore cabin; and the dinner of the six men, including the engineer, was served astern after the "Big Four" had taken the meal.
transport commercially
From this reading A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading There was no table in the fore cabin; and the dinner of the six men, including the engineer, was served astern after the "Big Four" had taken the meal.
SPECULATIONnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading A SPECULATION IN CROCODILES The Blanchita continued on her course up the river with Clingman at the wheel.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading There was no table in the fore cabin; and the dinner of the six men, including the engineer, was served astern after the "Big Four" had taken the meal.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading There was no table in the fore cabin; and the dinner of the six men, including the engineer, was served astern after the "Big Four" had taken the meal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SPECULATION IN CROCODILES The Blanchita continued on her course up the river with Clingman at the wheel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no table in the fore cabin; and the dinner of the six men, including the engineer, was served astern after the "Big Four" had taken the meal.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Louis attended to the engine while Felipe was at his meals and occasionally at other times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Louis attended to the engine while Felipe was at his meals and occasionally at other times.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A SPECULATION IN CROCODILES The Blanchita continued on her course up the river with Clingman at the wheel.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading The dinner was disposed of, and Wales was at the wheel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no table in the fore cabin; and the dinner of the six men, including the engineer, was served astern after the "Big Four" had taken the meal.
(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 A table is not a necessity for the crew of a ship, and one is not used on board a merchant vessel; but Louis insisted that all hands should fare equally well on board of the little steamer.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading A SPECULATION IN CROCODILES The Blanchita continued on her course up the river with Clingman at the wheel.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Louis attended to the engine while Felipe was at his meals and occasionally at other times.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SPECULATION IN CROCODILES The Blanchita continued on her course up the river with Clingman at the wheel.
