used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Patrol-leader Scores Sunday dawned fair and bright, with a steady off-shore wind.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Patrol-leader Scores Sunday dawned fair and bright, with a steady off-shore wind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
asternadverb
stern foremost or backward
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
baskingverbUS /ˈbæskɪŋ/
-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At nine o'clock the _Rosalie_, with the _Olivette_ following sedately in her wake, passed between the pier-heads of Littlehampton Harbour, bound west.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
confined by bonds
From this reading At nine o'clock the _Rosalie_, with the _Olivette_ following sedately in her wake, passed between the pier-heads of Littlehampton Harbour, bound west.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The Patrol-leader Scores Sunday dawned fair and bright, with a steady off-shore wind.
BruinnounUS /ˈbruːɪn/
a conventional name for a bear used in tales following usage in the old epic “Reynard the Fox”
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
craft'snounUS /kræfts/
possessive form of “craft” — the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading The Patrol-leader Scores Sunday dawned fair and bright, with a steady off-shore wind.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
expiredadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspaɪrd/
having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The Patrol-leader Scores Sunday dawned fair and bright, with a steady off-shore wind.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading At nine o'clock the _Rosalie_, with the _Olivette_ following sedately in her wake, passed between the pier-heads of Littlehampton Harbour, bound west.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
HarbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading At nine o'clock the _Rosalie_, with the _Olivette_ following sedately in her wake, passed between the pier-heads of Littlehampton Harbour, bound west.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At nine o'clock the _Rosalie_, with the _Olivette_ following sedately in her wake, passed between the pier-heads of Littlehampton Harbour, bound west.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At nine o'clock the _Rosalie_, with the _Olivette_ following sedately in her wake, passed between the pier-heads of Littlehampton Harbour, bound west.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
Littlehampton
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From this reading At nine o'clock the _Rosalie_, with the _Olivette_ following sedately in her wake, passed between the pier-heads of Littlehampton Harbour, bound west.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading At nine o'clock the _Rosalie_, with the _Olivette_ following sedately in her wake, passed between the pier-heads of Littlehampton Harbour, bound west.
not any; not one
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At nine o'clock the _Rosalie_, with the _Olivette_ following sedately in her wake, passed between the pier-heads of Littlehampton Harbour, bound west.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
off-shore
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From this reading The Patrol-leader Scores Sunday dawned fair and bright, with a steady off-shore wind.
Olivette
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From this reading At nine o'clock the _Rosalie_, with the _Olivette_ following sedately in her wake, passed between the pier-heads of Littlehampton Harbour, bound west.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading At nine o'clock the _Rosalie_, with the _Olivette_ following sedately in her wake, passed between the pier-heads of Littlehampton Harbour, bound west.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
Patrol-leader
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From this reading The Patrol-leader Scores Sunday dawned fair and bright, with a steady off-shore wind.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
pier-heads
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From this reading At nine o'clock the _Rosalie_, with the _Olivette_ following sedately in her wake, passed between the pier-heads of Littlehampton Harbour, bound west.
Poole
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From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
portedverbUS /ˈpɔːrtɪd/
past form of “port” — put or turn on the left side, of a ship
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
Rosalie
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From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
ScoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading The Patrol-leader Scores Sunday dawned fair and bright, with a steady off-shore wind.
seawardadjectiveUS /ˈsiːwərd/
(of winds) coming from the land
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
sedatelyadverbUS /sɪˈdeɪtli/
in a sedate manner
From this reading At nine o'clock the _Rosalie_, with the _Olivette_ following sedately in her wake, passed between the pier-heads of Littlehampton Harbour, bound west.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
Selsea
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From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
shoalnoun
a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
make steady
From this reading The Patrol-leader Scores Sunday dawned fair and bright, with a steady off-shore wind.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
stipulatedverbUS /ˈstɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The Patrol-leader Scores Sunday dawned fair and bright, with a steady off-shore wind.
SussexnounUS /ˈsʌsɪks/
a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Patrol-leader Scores Sunday dawned fair and bright, with a steady off-shore wind.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
the upper part of anything
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading At nine o'clock the _Rosalie_, with the _Olivette_ following sedately in her wake, passed between the pier-heads of Littlehampton Harbour, bound west.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading At nine o'clock the _Rosalie_, with the _Olivette_ following sedately in her wake, passed between the pier-heads of Littlehampton Harbour, bound west.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading All hands, including Bruin, were basking on the deck of the _Rosalie_; while, glancing astern, they could see the owner and two of the crew of the _Olivette_ perched upon the latter craft's cabin top.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Three days remained before the time stipulated for the handing over of the _Rosalie_ at Poole expired, and, given reasonable weather, there was no reason why the contract should not be carried out.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The Patrol-leader Scores Sunday dawned fair and bright, with a steady off-shore wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Patrol-leader Scores Sunday dawned fair and bright, with a steady off-shore wind.
but in spite of that
From this reading Standing seaward for a mile, in order to clear the shoal patches off that part of the Sussex shore, both boats then ported helm and steered for the as yet invisible Selsea Bill.
