used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Should you like to go on deck for a moment?" asked Dr. Heriot, in a low voice, as he hastened to her side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROSE AND DR.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How brightly the stars are shining," said Rose, as she peeped up through the skylight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Should you like to go on deck for a moment?" asked Dr. Heriot, in a low voice, as he hastened to her side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading "How brightly the stars are shining," said Rose, as she peeped up through the skylight.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading "Should you like to go on deck for a moment?" asked Dr. Heriot, in a low voice, as he hastened to her side.
DR
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From this reading ROSE AND DR.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Should you like to go on deck for a moment?" asked Dr. Heriot, in a low voice, as he hastened to her side.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading "Should you like to go on deck for a moment?" asked Dr. Heriot, in a low voice, as he hastened to her side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Should you like to go on deck for a moment?" asked Dr. Heriot, in a low voice, as he hastened to her side.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Should you like to go on deck for a moment?" asked Dr. Heriot, in a low voice, as he hastened to her side.
HERIOT
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From this reading HERIOT.
How
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From this reading "How brightly the stars are shining," said Rose, as she peeped up through the skylight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Should you like to go on deck for a moment?" asked Dr. Heriot, in a low voice, as he hastened to her side.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Should you like to go on deck for a moment?" asked Dr. Heriot, in a low voice, as he hastened to her side.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Should you like to go on deck for a moment?" asked Dr. Heriot, in a low voice, as he hastened to her side.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Should you like to go on deck for a moment?" asked Dr. Heriot, in a low voice, as he hastened to her side.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading "How brightly the stars are shining," said Rose, as she peeped up through the skylight.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading ROSE AND DR.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How brightly the stars are shining," said Rose, as she peeped up through the skylight.
separatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How brightly the stars are shining," said Rose, as she peeped up through the skylight.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading "How brightly the stars are shining," said Rose, as she peeped up through the skylight.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Should you like to go on deck for a moment?" asked Dr. Heriot, in a low voice, as he hastened to her side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Should you like to go on deck for a moment?" asked Dr. Heriot, in a low voice, as he hastened to her side.
skylightnounUS /ˈskaɪlaɪt/
a window in a roof to admit daylight
From this reading "How brightly the stars are shining," said Rose, as she peeped up through the skylight.
in the near future
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading "How brightly the stars are shining," said Rose, as she peeped up through the skylight.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
technicallyadverbUS /ˈteknɪkəli/
with regard to technique
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "How brightly the stars are shining," said Rose, as she peeped up through the skylight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Should you like to go on deck for a moment?" asked Dr. Heriot, in a low voice, as he hastened to her side.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "How brightly the stars are shining," said Rose, as she peeped up through the skylight.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Should you like to go on deck for a moment?" asked Dr. Heriot, in a low voice, as he hastened to her side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Supper was over in the cabin, and the little community there would soon be separating for the night, or "turning in," as it is technically named.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Should you like to go on deck for a moment?" asked Dr. Heriot, in a low voice, as he hastened to her side.
