used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
anew
From this reading No sail had been seen since the fog cleared off, and Christy returned to his state room, where he was soon asleep again.
at or in the front
From this reading At four bells in the morning watch two sails were reported to him, one dead ahead, and the other on the port beam.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was called, as he had directed, at four in the morning, but no change in the weather was reported, and no sail had been seen.
in a state of sleep
From this reading No sail had been seen since the fog cleared off, and Christy returned to his state room, where he was soon asleep again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
Baskirk
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From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading At four bells in the morning watch two sails were reported to him, one dead ahead, and the other on the port beam.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No sail had been seen since the fog cleared off, and Christy returned to his state room, where he was soon asleep again.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading At four bells in the morning watch two sails were reported to him, one dead ahead, and the other on the port beam.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was called, as he had directed, at four in the morning, but no change in the weather was reported, and no sail had been seen.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was called, as he had directed, at four in the morning, but no change in the weather was reported, and no sail had been seen.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading This change was reported to the captain, and he went on deck.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading This change was reported to the captain, and he went on deck.
Christy
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From this reading No sail had been seen since the fog cleared off, and Christy returned to his state room, where he was soon asleep again.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading No sail had been seen since the fog cleared off, and Christy returned to his state room, where he was soon asleep again.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading At four bells in the morning watch two sails were reported to him, one dead ahead, and the other on the port beam.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading He was called, as he had directed, at four in the morning, but no change in the weather was reported, and no sail had been seen.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He was called, as he had directed, at four in the morning, but no change in the weather was reported, and no sail had been seen.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This change was reported to the captain, and he went on deck.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At four bells in the morning watch two sails were reported to him, one dead ahead, and the other on the port beam.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was called, as he had directed, at four in the morning, but no change in the weather was reported, and no sail had been seen.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was called, as he had directed, at four in the morning, but no change in the weather was reported, and no sail had been seen.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
not any; not one
From this reading No sail had been seen since the fog cleared off, and Christy returned to his state room, where he was soon asleep again.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading No sail had been seen since the fog cleared off, and Christy returned to his state room, where he was soon asleep again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At four bells in the morning watch two sails were reported to him, one dead ahead, and the other on the port beam.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At four bells in the morning watch two sails were reported to him, one dead ahead, and the other on the port beam.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading At four bells in the morning watch two sails were reported to him, one dead ahead, and the other on the port beam.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading This change was reported to the captain, and he went on deck.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading No sail had been seen since the fog cleared off, and Christy returned to his state room, where he was soon asleep again.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading No sail had been seen since the fog cleared off, and Christy returned to his state room, where he was soon asleep again.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading No sail had been seen since the fog cleared off, and Christy returned to his state room, where he was soon asleep again.
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 At four bells in the morning watch two sails were reported to him, one dead ahead, and the other on the port beam.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading No sail had been seen since the fog cleared off, and Christy returned to his state room, where he was soon asleep again.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading No sail had been seen since the fog cleared off, and Christy returned to his state room, where he was soon asleep again.
in the near future
From this reading No sail had been seen since the fog cleared off, and Christy returned to his state room, where he was soon asleep again.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading No sail had been seen since the fog cleared off, and Christy returned to his state room, where he was soon asleep again.
carry out
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This change was reported to the captain, and he went on deck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
TRIANGULARadjectiveUS /traɪˈæŋɡjələr/
having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At four bells in the morning watch two sails were reported to him, one dead ahead, and the other on the port beam.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
look attentively
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading He was called, as he had directed, at four in the morning, but no change in the weather was reported, and no sail had been seen.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At four bells in the morning watch two sails were reported to him, one dead ahead, and the other on the port beam.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
at the time that
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
in or at the place that
From this reading No sail had been seen since the fog cleared off, and Christy returned to his state room, where he was soon asleep again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A TRIANGULAR ACTION WITH GREAT GUNS When Mr. Baskirk went on deck to take his watch at midnight, the fog had disappeared, and a fresh breeze was blowing from the westward.
