used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the Mirabelle sailed farther into tropical seas, Chris and Amos worked out a pattern for their days.
Abner
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From this reading Before sunup, while the air was still cool from the night, the two boys were awakened by Ned Cilley or Abner Cloud.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Before sunup, while the air was still cool from the night, the two boys were awakened by Ned Cilley or Abner Cloud.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading As the Mirabelle sailed farther into tropical seas, Chris and Amos worked out a pattern for their days.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the Mirabelle sailed farther into tropical seas, Chris and Amos worked out a pattern for their days.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the Mirabelle sailed farther into tropical seas, Chris and Amos worked out a pattern for their days.
aroused or activated
From this reading Before sunup, while the air was still cool from the night, the two boys were awakened by Ned Cilley or Abner Cloud.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before sunup, while the air was still cool from the night, the two boys were awakened by Ned Cilley or Abner Cloud.
BlizzardnounUS /ˈblɪzərd/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Before sunup, while the air was still cool from the night, the two boys were awakened by Ned Cilley or Abner Cloud.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading They joined the sailors on deck to do their share of chores--mending rigging, patching sails, scrubbing decks, or polishing brass.
breakfasted
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From this reading When the sun rose the boys breakfasted.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before sunup, while the air was still cool from the night, the two boys were awakened by Ned Cilley or Abner Cloud.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
choresnounUS /tʃɔːrz/
plural of “chore” — a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
From this reading They joined the sailors on deck to do their share of chores--mending rigging, patching sails, scrubbing decks, or polishing brass.
Chris
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From this reading As the Mirabelle sailed farther into tropical seas, Chris and Amos worked out a pattern for their days.
Cilley
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From this reading Before sunup, while the air was still cool from the night, the two boys were awakened by Ned Cilley or Abner Cloud.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Before sunup, while the air was still cool from the night, the two boys were awakened by Ned Cilley or Abner Cloud.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Before sunup, while the air was still cool from the night, the two boys were awakened by Ned Cilley or Abner Cloud.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As the Mirabelle sailed farther into tropical seas, Chris and Amos worked out a pattern for their days.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading They joined the sailors on deck to do their share of chores--mending rigging, patching sails, scrubbing decks, or polishing brass.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading They joined the sailors on deck to do their share of chores--mending rigging, patching sails, scrubbing decks, or polishing brass.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They joined the sailors on deck to do their share of chores--mending rigging, patching sails, scrubbing decks, or polishing brass.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading As the Mirabelle sailed farther into tropical seas, Chris and Amos worked out a pattern for their days.
Finney
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From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the Mirabelle sailed farther into tropical seas, Chris and Amos worked out a pattern for their days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before sunup, while the air was still cool from the night, the two boys were awakened by Ned Cilley or Abner Cloud.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As the Mirabelle sailed farther into tropical seas, Chris and Amos worked out a pattern for their days.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading They joined the sailors on deck to do their share of chores--mending rigging, patching sails, scrubbing decks, or polishing brass.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading They joined the sailors on deck to do their share of chores--mending rigging, patching sails, scrubbing decks, or polishing brass.
Mirabelle
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From this reading As the Mirabelle sailed farther into tropical seas, Chris and Amos worked out a pattern for their days.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before sunup, while the air was still cool from the night, the two boys were awakened by Ned Cilley or Abner Cloud.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Before sunup, while the air was still cool from the night, the two boys were awakened by Ned Cilley or Abner Cloud.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They joined the sailors on deck to do their share of chores--mending rigging, patching sails, scrubbing decks, or polishing brass.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They joined the sailors on deck to do their share of chores--mending rigging, patching sails, scrubbing decks, or polishing brass.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Before sunup, while the air was still cool from the night, the two boys were awakened by Ned Cilley or Abner Cloud.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As the Mirabelle sailed farther into tropical seas, Chris and Amos worked out a pattern for their days.
patchingnounUS /ˈpætʃɪŋ/
the act of mending a hole in a garment by sewing a patch over it
From this reading They joined the sailors on deck to do their share of chores--mending rigging, patching sails, scrubbing decks, or polishing brass.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading As the Mirabelle sailed farther into tropical seas, Chris and Amos worked out a pattern for their days.
polishingnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃɪŋ/
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
From this reading They joined the sailors on deck to do their share of chores--mending rigging, patching sails, scrubbing decks, or polishing brass.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading They joined the sailors on deck to do their share of chores--mending rigging, patching sails, scrubbing decks, or polishing brass.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When the sun rose the boys breakfasted.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading As the Mirabelle sailed farther into tropical seas, Chris and Amos worked out a pattern for their days.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading They joined the sailors on deck to do their share of chores--mending rigging, patching sails, scrubbing decks, or polishing brass.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading They joined the sailors on deck to do their share of chores--mending rigging, patching sails, scrubbing decks, or polishing brass.
scrubbingnounUS /ˈskrʌbɪŋ/
the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
From this reading They joined the sailors on deck to do their share of chores--mending rigging, patching sails, scrubbing decks, or polishing brass.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading As the Mirabelle sailed farther into tropical seas, Chris and Amos worked out a pattern for their days.
have in common
From this reading They joined the sailors on deck to do their share of chores--mending rigging, patching sails, scrubbing decks, or polishing brass.
not in physical motion
From this reading Before sunup, while the air was still cool from the night, the two boys were awakened by Ned Cilley or Abner Cloud.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When the sun rose the boys breakfasted.
sunupnounUS /ˈsʌnəp/
the first light of day
From this reading Before sunup, while the air was still cool from the night, the two boys were awakened by Ned Cilley or Abner Cloud.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the Mirabelle sailed farther into tropical seas, Chris and Amos worked out a pattern for their days.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As the Mirabelle sailed farther into tropical seas, Chris and Amos worked out a pattern for their days.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They joined the sailors on deck to do their share of chores--mending rigging, patching sails, scrubbing decks, or polishing brass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They joined the sailors on deck to do their share of chores--mending rigging, patching sails, scrubbing decks, or polishing brass.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading As the Mirabelle sailed farther into tropical seas, Chris and Amos worked out a pattern for their days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Before sunup, while the air was still cool from the night, the two boys were awakened by Ned Cilley or Abner Cloud.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before sunup, while the air was still cool from the night, the two boys were awakened by Ned Cilley or Abner Cloud.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before sunup, while the air was still cool from the night, the two boys were awakened by Ned Cilley or Abner Cloud.
at the time that
From this reading When the sun rose the boys breakfasted.
in or at the place that
From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Before sunup, while the air was still cool from the night, the two boys were awakened by Ned Cilley or Abner Cloud.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The men of the _Mirabelle_ then went on with their various tasks, but Amos went up to the Captain's bridge where he listened to Mr. Finney and Captain Blizzard, and Chris went down to their cabin for an hour or more.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As the Mirabelle sailed farther into tropical seas, Chris and Amos worked out a pattern for their days.
