1st
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From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
54
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From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
AfloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
Alan
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From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
belatedadjectiveUS /bɪˈleɪtɪd/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading That's the right thing, I believe."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading It was a blazing morning late in July.
compo's
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From this reading "We'll launch her while the compo's wet.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
the act of giving
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
handiworknounUS /ˈhændiwɜːrk/
a work produced by hand labor
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
HepworthnounUS /ˈhepwərθ/
British sculptor (1902-1975)
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "We'll launch her while the compo's wet.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That's the right thing, I believe."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a blazing morning late in July.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading It was a blazing morning late in July.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was a blazing morning late in July.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading "We'll launch her while the compo's wet.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
Milford
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From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a blazing morning late in July.
motor-boat
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From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
Olivette
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From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
on one occasion
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
refitnounUS /riˈfɪt/
outfitting a ship again (by repairing or replacing parts)
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
precisely, exactly
From this reading That's the right thing, I believe."
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
servesnounUS /sɜːrvz/
plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
Stratton
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From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
stuntnounUS /stʌnt/
a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
stuntsnounUS /stʌnts/
plural of “stunt” — a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
That's
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From this reading That's the right thing, I believe."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
a special situation
From this reading That's the right thing, I believe."
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
To-morrow
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From this reading Afloat Once More "To-morrow the tide serves," declared Patrol Leader Peter Stratton, stepping back a few paces in order to admire the joint handiwork of the 1st Milford Sea Scouts.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a blazing morning late in July.
We'll
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From this reading "We'll launch her while the compo's wet.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading "We'll launch her while the compo's wet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "We'll launch her while the compo's wet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Sea Scouts, with the best part of seven weeks' holiday in front of them, were engaged in giving their craft--the 54-foot motor-boat _Olivette_--a belated refit before undertaking what Alan Hepworth described as "the stunt of stunts".
