used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Each member carried a couple of blankets rolled in a ground-sheet, haversack containing toilet requirements in the outer pocket, and rations in the inner one.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading In addition, Mr. Graham had a pair of binoculars slung across his shoulders, and carried a bundle of charts.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Findlay was additionally burdened with a camp kettle with a folding handle, while Hayes acted as "emergency man" to relieve the others of their additional gear in turn.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition, Mr. Graham had a pair of binoculars slung across his shoulders, and carried a bundle of charts.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Findlay was additionally burdened with a camp kettle with a folding handle, while Hayes acted as "emergency man" to relieve the others of their additional gear in turn.
additionallyadverbUS /əˈdɪʃənʌli/
in addition, by way of addition; furthermore
From this reading Findlay was additionally burdened with a camp kettle with a folding handle, while Hayes acted as "emergency man" to relieve the others of their additional gear in turn.
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading Patrol Leader Desmond was responsible for the bulky volumes, _The Channel Pilot_, _Lists of Lights_, and the _Admiralty Tide Tables_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Each member carried a couple of blankets rolled in a ground-sheet, haversack containing toilet requirements in the outer pocket, and rations in the inner one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Findlay was additionally burdened with a camp kettle with a folding handle, while Hayes acted as "emergency man" to relieve the others of their additional gear in turn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Trek At eight o'clock on the following morning the _Spindrift's_ navigation party "fell in" on the deck of the _Olivette_.
binocularsnounUS /bəˈnɑːkjələrz/
(plural) an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes
From this reading In addition, Mr. Graham had a pair of binoculars slung across his shoulders, and carried a bundle of charts.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Each member carried a couple of blankets rolled in a ground-sheet, haversack containing toilet requirements in the outer pocket, and rations in the inner one.
bulkyadjectiveUS /ˈbʌlki/
of large size for its weight
From this reading Patrol Leader Desmond was responsible for the bulky volumes, _The Channel Pilot_, _Lists of Lights_, and the _Admiralty Tide Tables_.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading In addition, Mr. Graham had a pair of binoculars slung across his shoulders, and carried a bundle of charts.
burdenedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənd/
bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading Findlay was additionally burdened with a camp kettle with a folding handle, while Hayes acted as "emergency man" to relieve the others of their additional gear in turn.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Findlay was additionally burdened with a camp kettle with a folding handle, while Hayes acted as "emergency man" to relieve the others of their additional gear in turn.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Each member carried a couple of blankets rolled in a ground-sheet, haversack containing toilet requirements in the outer pocket, and rations in the inner one.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Patrol Leader Desmond was responsible for the bulky volumes, _The Channel Pilot_, _Lists of Lights_, and the _Admiralty Tide Tables_.
chartsnounUS /tʃɑːrts/
plural of “chart” — a visual display of information
From this reading In addition, Mr. Graham had a pair of binoculars slung across his shoulders, and carried a bundle of charts.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Each member carried a couple of blankets rolled in a ground-sheet, haversack containing toilet requirements in the outer pocket, and rations in the inner one.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Each member carried a couple of blankets rolled in a ground-sheet, haversack containing toilet requirements in the outer pocket, and rations in the inner one.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The Trek At eight o'clock on the following morning the _Spindrift's_ navigation party "fell in" on the deck of the _Olivette_.
Desmond
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From this reading Patrol Leader Desmond was responsible for the bulky volumes, _The Channel Pilot_, _Lists of Lights_, and the _Admiralty Tide Tables_.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each member carried a couple of blankets rolled in a ground-sheet, haversack containing toilet requirements in the outer pocket, and rations in the inner one.
being one more than seven
From this reading The Trek At eight o'clock on the following morning the _Spindrift's_ navigation party "fell in" on the deck of the _Olivette_.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Findlay was additionally burdened with a camp kettle with a folding handle, while Hayes acted as "emergency man" to relieve the others of their additional gear in turn.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The Trek At eight o'clock on the following morning the _Spindrift's_ navigation party "fell in" on the deck of the _Olivette_.
Findlay
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From this reading Findlay was additionally burdened with a camp kettle with a folding handle, while Hayes acted as "emergency man" to relieve the others of their additional gear in turn.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading Findlay was additionally burdened with a camp kettle with a folding handle, while Hayes acted as "emergency man" to relieve the others of their additional gear in turn.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The Trek At eight o'clock on the following morning the _Spindrift's_ navigation party "fell in" on the deck of the _Olivette_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Patrol Leader Desmond was responsible for the bulky volumes, _The Channel Pilot_, _Lists of Lights_, and the _Admiralty Tide Tables_.
gearnounUS /ɡɪr/
a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
From this reading Findlay was additionally burdened with a camp kettle with a folding handle, while Hayes acted as "emergency man" to relieve the others of their additional gear in turn.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading In addition, Mr. Graham had a pair of binoculars slung across his shoulders, and carried a bundle of charts.
ground-sheet
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From this reading Each member carried a couple of blankets rolled in a ground-sheet, haversack containing toilet requirements in the outer pocket, and rations in the inner one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In addition, Mr. Graham had a pair of binoculars slung across his shoulders, and carried a bundle of charts.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Findlay was additionally burdened with a camp kettle with a folding handle, while Hayes acted as "emergency man" to relieve the others of their additional gear in turn.
haversacknoun
a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
From this reading Each member carried a couple of blankets rolled in a ground-sheet, haversack containing toilet requirements in the outer pocket, and rations in the inner one.
HayesnounUS /heɪz/
acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993)
From this reading Findlay was additionally burdened with a camp kettle with a folding handle, while Hayes acted as "emergency man" to relieve the others of their additional gear in turn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In addition, Mr. Graham had a pair of binoculars slung across his shoulders, and carried a bundle of charts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Trek At eight o'clock on the following morning the _Spindrift's_ navigation party "fell in" on the deck of the _Olivette_.
located inward
From this reading Each member carried a couple of blankets rolled in a ground-sheet, haversack containing toilet requirements in the outer pocket, and rations in the inner one.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading Findlay was additionally burdened with a camp kettle with a folding handle, while Hayes acted as "emergency man" to relieve the others of their additional gear in turn.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Patrol Leader Desmond was responsible for the bulky volumes, _The Channel Pilot_, _Lists of Lights_, and the _Admiralty Tide Tables_.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Patrol Leader Desmond was responsible for the bulky volumes, _The Channel Pilot_, _Lists of Lights_, and the _Admiralty Tide Tables_.
ListsnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading Patrol Leader Desmond was responsible for the bulky volumes, _The Channel Pilot_, _Lists of Lights_, and the _Admiralty Tide Tables_.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Findlay was additionally burdened with a camp kettle with a folding handle, while Hayes acted as "emergency man" to relieve the others of their additional gear in turn.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Each member carried a couple of blankets rolled in a ground-sheet, haversack containing toilet requirements in the outer pocket, and rations in the inner one.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Trek At eight o'clock on the following morning the _Spindrift's_ navigation party "fell in" on the deck of the _Olivette_.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In addition, Mr. Graham had a pair of binoculars slung across his shoulders, and carried a bundle of charts.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading The Trek At eight o'clock on the following morning the _Spindrift's_ navigation party "fell in" on the deck of the _Olivette_.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The Trek At eight o'clock on the following morning the _Spindrift's_ navigation party "fell in" on the deck of the _Olivette_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Trek At eight o'clock on the following morning the _Spindrift's_ navigation party "fell in" on the deck of the _Olivette_.
Olivette
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From this reading The Trek At eight o'clock on the following morning the _Spindrift's_ navigation party "fell in" on the deck of the _Olivette_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Trek At eight o'clock on the following morning the _Spindrift's_ navigation party "fell in" on the deck of the _Olivette_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Each member carried a couple of blankets rolled in a ground-sheet, haversack containing toilet requirements in the outer pocket, and rations in the inner one.
others
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From this reading Findlay was additionally burdened with a camp kettle with a folding handle, while Hayes acted as "emergency man" to relieve the others of their additional gear in turn.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Each member carried a couple of blankets rolled in a ground-sheet, haversack containing toilet requirements in the outer pocket, and rations in the inner one.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading In addition, Mr. Graham had a pair of binoculars slung across his shoulders, and carried a bundle of charts.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Trek At eight o'clock on the following morning the _Spindrift's_ navigation party "fell in" on the deck of the _Olivette_.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Patrol Leader Desmond was responsible for the bulky volumes, _The Channel Pilot_, _Lists of Lights_, and the _Admiralty Tide Tables_.
PilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Patrol Leader Desmond was responsible for the bulky volumes, _The Channel Pilot_, _Lists of Lights_, and the _Admiralty Tide Tables_.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Each member carried a couple of blankets rolled in a ground-sheet, haversack containing toilet requirements in the outer pocket, and rations in the inner one.
rationsnounUS /ˈræʃənz/
plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading Each member carried a couple of blankets rolled in a ground-sheet, haversack containing toilet requirements in the outer pocket, and rations in the inner one.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Findlay was additionally burdened with a camp kettle with a folding handle, while Hayes acted as "emergency man" to relieve the others of their additional gear in turn.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading Each member carried a couple of blankets rolled in a ground-sheet, haversack containing toilet requirements in the outer pocket, and rations in the inner one.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Patrol Leader Desmond was responsible for the bulky volumes, _The Channel Pilot_, _Lists of Lights_, and the _Admiralty Tide Tables_.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Each member carried a couple of blankets rolled in a ground-sheet, haversack containing toilet requirements in the outer pocket, and rations in the inner one.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading In addition, Mr. Graham had a pair of binoculars slung across his shoulders, and carried a bundle of charts.
slungverbUS /slʌŋ/
inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling
From this reading In addition, Mr. Graham had a pair of binoculars slung across his shoulders, and carried a bundle of charts.
Spindrift's
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From this reading The Trek At eight o'clock on the following morning the _Spindrift's_ navigation party "fell in" on the deck of the _Olivette_.
TablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Patrol Leader Desmond was responsible for the bulky volumes, _The Channel Pilot_, _Lists of Lights_, and the _Admiralty Tide Tables_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Trek At eight o'clock on the following morning the _Spindrift's_ navigation party "fell in" on the deck of the _Olivette_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Findlay was additionally burdened with a camp kettle with a folding handle, while Hayes acted as "emergency man" to relieve the others of their additional gear in turn.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Patrol Leader Desmond was responsible for the bulky volumes, _The Channel Pilot_, _Lists of Lights_, and the _Admiralty Tide Tables_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Findlay was additionally burdened with a camp kettle with a folding handle, while Hayes acted as "emergency man" to relieve the others of their additional gear in turn.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Each member carried a couple of blankets rolled in a ground-sheet, haversack containing toilet requirements in the outer pocket, and rations in the inner one.
TreknounUS /trek/
a journey by ox wagon (especially an organized migration by a group of settlers)
From this reading The Trek At eight o'clock on the following morning the _Spindrift's_ navigation party "fell in" on the deck of the _Olivette_.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Findlay was additionally burdened with a camp kettle with a folding handle, while Hayes acted as "emergency man" to relieve the others of their additional gear in turn.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Patrol Leader Desmond was responsible for the bulky volumes, _The Channel Pilot_, _Lists of Lights_, and the _Admiralty Tide Tables_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Patrol Leader Desmond was responsible for the bulky volumes, _The Channel Pilot_, _Lists of Lights_, and the _Admiralty Tide Tables_.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Findlay was additionally burdened with a camp kettle with a folding handle, while Hayes acted as "emergency man" to relieve the others of their additional gear in turn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Findlay was additionally burdened with a camp kettle with a folding handle, while Hayes acted as "emergency man" to relieve the others of their additional gear in turn.
