used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “North, half east!” exclaimed Gregory; and though it was his duty to repeat the course as it was given to him, in order to prevent any mistake, it was not necessary for him to say it with such a tone of disgust.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “North, half east!” exclaimed Gregory; and though it was his duty to repeat the course as it was given to him, in order to prevent any mistake, it was not necessary for him to say it with such a tone of disgust.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gregory was the officer of this division, as Raymond had been of the last.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading “North, half east,” said Raymond, giving the course to his successor in charge of the vessel.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “North, half east,” said Raymond, giving the course to his successor in charge of the vessel.
D'ANGERS
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From this reading THE WINE-ROOM OF THE VILLE D’ANGERS.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading “North, half east!” exclaimed Gregory; and though it was his duty to repeat the course as it was given to him, in order to prevent any mistake, it was not necessary for him to say it with such a tone of disgust.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Gregory was the officer of this division, as Raymond had been of the last.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “North, half east!” exclaimed Gregory; and though it was his duty to repeat the course as it was given to him, in order to prevent any mistake, it was not necessary for him to say it with such a tone of disgust.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading “North, half east,” said Raymond, giving the course to his successor in charge of the vessel.
being one more than seven
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “North, half east!” exclaimed Gregory; and though it was his duty to repeat the course as it was given to him, in order to prevent any mistake, it was not necessary for him to say it with such a tone of disgust.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “North, half east!” exclaimed Gregory; and though it was his duty to repeat the course as it was given to him, in order to prevent any mistake, it was not necessary for him to say it with such a tone of disgust.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “North, half east!” exclaimed Gregory; and though it was his duty to repeat the course as it was given to him, in order to prevent any mistake, it was not necessary for him to say it with such a tone of disgust.
the act of giving
From this reading “North, half east,” said Raymond, giving the course to his successor in charge of the vessel.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading Gregory was the officer of this division, as Raymond had been of the last.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “North, half east,” said Raymond, giving the course to his successor in charge of the vessel.
only a very short time before
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “North, half east!” exclaimed Gregory; and though it was his duty to repeat the course as it was given to him, in order to prevent any mistake, it was not necessary for him to say it with such a tone of disgust.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “North, half east,” said Raymond, giving the course to his successor in charge of the vessel.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “North, half east!” exclaimed Gregory; and though it was his duty to repeat the course as it was given to him, in order to prevent any mistake, it was not necessary for him to say it with such a tone of disgust.
immediately past
From this reading Gregory was the officer of this division, as Raymond had been of the last.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading “North, half east!” exclaimed Gregory; and though it was his duty to repeat the course as it was given to him, in order to prevent any mistake, it was not necessary for him to say it with such a tone of disgust.
absolutely essential
From this reading “North, half east!” exclaimed Gregory; and though it was his duty to repeat the course as it was given to him, in order to prevent any mistake, it was not necessary for him to say it with such a tone of disgust.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading “North, half east,” said Raymond, giving the course to his successor in charge of the vessel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “North, half east!” exclaimed Gregory; and though it was his duty to repeat the course as it was given to him, in order to prevent any mistake, it was not necessary for him to say it with such a tone of disgust.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WINE-ROOM OF THE VILLE D’ANGERS.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Gregory was the officer of this division, as Raymond had been of the last.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “North, half east!” exclaimed Gregory; and though it was his duty to repeat the course as it was given to him, in order to prevent any mistake, it was not necessary for him to say it with such a tone of disgust.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
pilot-house
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From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
port-watch
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From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading “North, half east!” exclaimed Gregory; and though it was his duty to repeat the course as it was given to him, in order to prevent any mistake, it was not necessary for him to say it with such a tone of disgust.
quartermasternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərmæstər/
an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
Raymond
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From this reading Gregory was the officer of this division, as Raymond had been of the last.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading “North, half east!” exclaimed Gregory; and though it was his duty to repeat the course as it was given to him, in order to prevent any mistake, it was not necessary for him to say it with such a tone of disgust.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “North, half east,” said Raymond, giving the course to his successor in charge of the vessel.
express in words
From this reading “North, half east!” exclaimed Gregory; and though it was his duty to repeat the course as it was given to him, in order to prevent any mistake, it was not necessary for him to say it with such a tone of disgust.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading “North, half east,” said Raymond, giving the course to his successor in charge of the vessel.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “North, half east!” exclaimed Gregory; and though it was his duty to repeat the course as it was given to him, in order to prevent any mistake, it was not necessary for him to say it with such a tone of disgust.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WINE-ROOM OF THE VILLE D’ANGERS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Gregory was the officer of this division, as Raymond had been of the last.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “North, half east!” exclaimed Gregory; and though it was his duty to repeat the course as it was given to him, in order to prevent any mistake, it was not necessary for him to say it with such a tone of disgust.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “North, half east!” exclaimed Gregory; and though it was his duty to repeat the course as it was given to him, in order to prevent any mistake, it was not necessary for him to say it with such a tone of disgust.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading “North, half east,” said Raymond, giving the course to his successor in charge of the vessel.
VILLE
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From this reading THE WINE-ROOM OF THE VILLE D’ANGERS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
at the time that
From this reading The Ville d’Angers had been under way hardly an hour when the quartermaster in the pilot-house struck eight bells; and the first part of the port-watch was called to relieve the second part of the starboard.
WINE-ROOM
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From this reading THE WINE-ROOM OF THE VILLE D’ANGERS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “North, half east!” exclaimed Gregory; and though it was his duty to repeat the course as it was given to him, in order to prevent any mistake, it was not necessary for him to say it with such a tone of disgust.
