used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
eagerly desirous
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I’ll show you your staterooms,” he said, as he joined the boys.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
for the reason that
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The boys, however, were before them, and as they picked them up, Phil said:
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “I’ll show you your staterooms,” he said, as he joined the boys.
breakwaternounUS /ˈbreɪkwɔːtər/
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading “Hey, some of you deck hands, fetch that dunnage this way!”
delegatingnounUS /ˈdeləɡeɪtɪŋ/
authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
dunnage
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From this reading “Hey, some of you deck hands, fetch that dunnage this way!”
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
divisible by two
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading “Hey, some of you deck hands, fetch that dunnage this way!”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “Hey, some of you deck hands, fetch that dunnage this way!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’ll show you your staterooms,” he said, as he joined the boys.
Hey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Hey, some of you deck hands, fetch that dunnage this way!”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The boys, however, were before them, and as they picked them up, Phil said:
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’ll show you your staterooms,” he said, as he joined the boys.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
interestedly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading “I’ll show you your staterooms,” he said, as he joined the boys.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
Perkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
Phil
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From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading The boys, however, were before them, and as they picked them up, Phil said:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’ll show you your staterooms,” he said, as he joined the boys.
not often
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “I’ll show you your staterooms,” he said, as he joined the boys.
skipper'snounUS /ˈskɪpərz/
possessive form of “skipper” — a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
staterooms
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From this reading “I’ll show you your staterooms,” he said, as he joined the boys.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Hey, some of you deck hands, fetch that dunnage this way!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The boys, however, were before them, and as they picked them up, Phil said:
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Hey, some of you deck hands, fetch that dunnage this way!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The boys, however, were before them, and as they picked them up, Phil said:
under normal conditions
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Hey, some of you deck hands, fetch that dunnage this way!”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
at the time that
From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS When the Admiral had passed out of the breakwater into the lake, Captain Perkins called the first mate, gave him some instructions, and then descended from the bridge.
which person or people
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The members of the crew who had inspected Ted and Phil interestedly, because they had been brought to the boat by one of the owners, were even more impressed at the skipper’s words, for seldom does a captain escort passengers to their cabins, usually delegating the task to one of his mates, and several sprang to get the bags and packages.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’ll show you your staterooms,” he said, as he joined the boys.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’ll show you your staterooms,” he said, as he joined the boys.
