used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Of the chief officers on the Admiral, the second mate alone was on the bridge.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Of the chief officers on the Admiral, the second mate alone was on the bridge.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
anybody's
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From this reading “Do you think we shall get through tonight?” inquired Ted, eager for anybody’s opinion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “Captain Perkins said we wouldn’t.”
a person who is in charge
From this reading Of the chief officers on the Admiral, the second mate alone was on the bridge.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you think we shall get through tonight?” inquired Ted, eager for anybody’s opinion.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading “Do you think we shall get through tonight?” inquired Ted, eager for anybody’s opinion.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Do you think we shall get through tonight?” inquired Ted, eager for anybody’s opinion.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
Hansel
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From this reading “We may and we may not,” returned Hansel, non-committally.
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Do you think we shall get through tonight?” inquired Ted, eager for anybody’s opinion.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “We may and we may not,” returned Hansel, non-committally.
non-committally
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From this reading “We may and we may not,” returned Hansel, non-committally.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “We may and we may not,” returned Hansel, non-committally.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Of the chief officers on the Admiral, the second mate alone was on the bridge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading “Do you think we shall get through tonight?” inquired Ted, eager for anybody’s opinion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
Perkins
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From this reading “Captain Perkins said we wouldn’t.”
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
RAPIDSnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “We may and we may not,” returned Hansel, non-committally.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Captain Perkins said we wouldn’t.”
the place where some action occurs
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Of the chief officers on the Admiral, the second mate alone was on the bridge.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Do you think we shall get through tonight?” inquired Ted, eager for anybody’s opinion.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading “Do you think we shall get through tonight?” inquired Ted, eager for anybody’s opinion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Do you think we shall get through tonight?” inquired Ted, eager for anybody’s opinion.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “Do you think we shall get through tonight?” inquired Ted, eager for anybody’s opinion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
tonightadverbUS /təˈnaɪt/
On the present night.
From this reading “Do you think we shall get through tonight?” inquired Ted, eager for anybody’s opinion.
vari-coloured
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From this reading SHOOTING THE RAPIDS For a long time the boys remained on the bridge, fascinated by the scene presented by the illumination of the American and Canadian cities and the vari-coloured lights on the boats, heightened by the occasional shout of a skipper or mate as one of his crew failed to handle a line properly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of the chief officers on the Admiral, the second mate alone was on the bridge.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Do you think we shall get through tonight?” inquired Ted, eager for anybody’s opinion.
wouldn't
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From this reading “Captain Perkins said we wouldn’t.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you think we shall get through tonight?” inquired Ted, eager for anybody’s opinion.
