used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He learned rapidly, and it was no unusual thing for him to steer for hours together without a word of instruction or advice.
Ackerman's
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From this reading The next half year of George Ackerman's life passed without the occurrence of any event that is worthy of notice.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading He learned rapidly, and it was no unusual thing for him to steer for hours together without a word of instruction or advice.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading When he was not asleep or at his meals he was always to be found in the pilot-house, no matter whether it was his turn to stand watch or not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He learned rapidly, and it was no unusual thing for him to steer for hours together without a word of instruction or advice.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The next half year of George Ackerman's life passed without the occurrence of any event that is worthy of notice.
in a state of sleep
From this reading When he was not asleep or at his meals he was always to be found in the pilot-house, no matter whether it was his turn to stand watch or not.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he was not asleep or at his meals he was always to be found in the pilot-house, no matter whether it was his turn to stand watch or not.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When he was not asleep or at his meals he was always to be found in the pilot-house, no matter whether it was his turn to stand watch or not.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The longer he followed the river the better he liked it.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The next half year of George Ackerman's life passed without the occurrence of any event that is worthy of notice.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The longer he followed the river the better he liked it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He learned rapidly, and it was no unusual thing for him to steer for hours together without a word of instruction or advice.
set up or found
From this reading When he was not asleep or at his meals he was always to be found in the pilot-house, no matter whether it was his turn to stand watch or not.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The next half year of George Ackerman's life passed without the occurrence of any event that is worthy of notice.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The next half year of George Ackerman's life passed without the occurrence of any event that is worthy of notice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The longer he followed the river the better he liked it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He learned rapidly, and it was no unusual thing for him to steer for hours together without a word of instruction or advice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he was not asleep or at his meals he was always to be found in the pilot-house, no matter whether it was his turn to stand watch or not.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He learned rapidly, and it was no unusual thing for him to steer for hours together without a word of instruction or advice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he was not asleep or at his meals he was always to be found in the pilot-house, no matter whether it was his turn to stand watch or not.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading He learned rapidly, and it was no unusual thing for him to steer for hours together without a word of instruction or advice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next half year of George Ackerman's life passed without the occurrence of any event that is worthy of notice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The longer he followed the river the better he liked it.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He learned rapidly, and it was no unusual thing for him to steer for hours together without a word of instruction or advice.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The next half year of George Ackerman's life passed without the occurrence of any event that is worthy of notice.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading The longer he followed the river the better he liked it.
for more time
From this reading The longer he followed the river the better he liked it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When he was not asleep or at his meals he was always to be found in the pilot-house, no matter whether it was his turn to stand watch or not.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading When he was not asleep or at his meals he was always to be found in the pilot-house, no matter whether it was his turn to stand watch or not.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next half year of George Ackerman's life passed without the occurrence of any event that is worthy of notice.
not any; not one
From this reading When he was not asleep or at his meals he was always to be found in the pilot-house, no matter whether it was his turn to stand watch or not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he was not asleep or at his meals he was always to be found in the pilot-house, no matter whether it was his turn to stand watch or not.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The next half year of George Ackerman's life passed without the occurrence of any event that is worthy of notice.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading The next half year of George Ackerman's life passed without the occurrence of any event that is worthy of notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next half year of George Ackerman's life passed without the occurrence of any event that is worthy of notice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When he was not asleep or at his meals he was always to be found in the pilot-house, no matter whether it was his turn to stand watch or not.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The next half year of George Ackerman's life passed without the occurrence of any event that is worthy of notice.
pilot-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he was not asleep or at his meals he was always to be found in the pilot-house, no matter whether it was his turn to stand watch or not.
with speed
From this reading He learned rapidly, and it was no unusual thing for him to steer for hours together without a word of instruction or advice.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The longer he followed the river the better he liked it.
be standing; be upright
From this reading When he was not asleep or at his meals he was always to be found in the pilot-house, no matter whether it was his turn to stand watch or not.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading He learned rapidly, and it was no unusual thing for him to steer for hours together without a word of instruction or advice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next half year of George Ackerman's life passed without the occurrence of any event that is worthy of notice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next half year of George Ackerman's life passed without the occurrence of any event that is worthy of notice.
a special situation
From this reading He learned rapidly, and it was no unusual thing for him to steer for hours together without a word of instruction or advice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he was not asleep or at his meals he was always to be found in the pilot-house, no matter whether it was his turn to stand watch or not.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He learned rapidly, and it was no unusual thing for him to steer for hours together without a word of instruction or advice.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading When he was not asleep or at his meals he was always to be found in the pilot-house, no matter whether it was his turn to stand watch or not.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading He learned rapidly, and it was no unusual thing for him to steer for hours together without a word of instruction or advice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he was not asleep or at his meals he was always to be found in the pilot-house, no matter whether it was his turn to stand watch or not.
look attentively
From this reading When he was not asleep or at his meals he was always to be found in the pilot-house, no matter whether it was his turn to stand watch or not.
at the time that
From this reading When he was not asleep or at his meals he was always to be found in the pilot-house, no matter whether it was his turn to stand watch or not.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading When he was not asleep or at his meals he was always to be found in the pilot-house, no matter whether it was his turn to stand watch or not.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The next half year of George Ackerman's life passed without the occurrence of any event that is worthy of notice.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He learned rapidly, and it was no unusual thing for him to steer for hours together without a word of instruction or advice.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The next half year of George Ackerman's life passed without the occurrence of any event that is worthy of notice.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The next half year of George Ackerman's life passed without the occurrence of any event that is worthy of notice.
