aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I was about to tell you.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading "Why have you come to anchor here, Horatio?" asked Mrs. Passford, taking advantage of the momentary pause in the interesting, and even exciting, conversation, to put this leading question.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading Captain Passford hardly noticed the announcement made to him by the commander, that the tug was alongside, for he was not yet ready to make use of it.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Captain Passford hardly noticed the announcement made to him by the commander, that the tug was alongside, for he was not yet ready to make use of it.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why have you come to anchor here, Horatio?" asked Mrs. Passford, taking advantage of the momentary pause in the interesting, and even exciting, conversation, to put this leading question.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
Bellevite
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From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Passford hardly noticed the announcement made to him by the commander, that the tug was alongside, for he was not yet ready to make use of it.
coal-passers
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From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Why have you come to anchor here, Horatio?" asked Mrs. Passford, taking advantage of the momentary pause in the interesting, and even exciting, conversation, to put this leading question.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Captain Passford hardly noticed the announcement made to him by the commander, that the tug was alongside, for he was not yet ready to make use of it.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "Why have you come to anchor here, Horatio?" asked Mrs. Passford, taking advantage of the momentary pause in the interesting, and even exciting, conversation, to put this leading question.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading "Why have you come to anchor here, Horatio?" asked Mrs. Passford, taking advantage of the momentary pause in the interesting, and even exciting, conversation, to put this leading question.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
brought together in one place
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
only a very short time before
From this reading Captain Passford hardly noticed the announcement made to him by the commander, that the tug was alongside, for he was not yet ready to make use of it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Why have you come to anchor here, Horatio?" asked Mrs. Passford, taking advantage of the momentary pause in the interesting, and even exciting, conversation, to put this leading question.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Passford hardly noticed the announcement made to him by the commander, that the tug was alongside, for he was not yet ready to make use of it.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Why have you come to anchor here, Horatio?" asked Mrs. Passford, taking advantage of the momentary pause in the interesting, and even exciting, conversation, to put this leading question.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Captain Passford hardly noticed the announcement made to him by the commander, that the tug was alongside, for he was not yet ready to make use of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
Horatio
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From this reading "Why have you come to anchor here, Horatio?" asked Mrs. Passford, taking advantage of the momentary pause in the interesting, and even exciting, conversation, to put this leading question.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was about to tell you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "Why have you come to anchor here, Horatio?" asked Mrs. Passford, taking advantage of the momentary pause in the interesting, and even exciting, conversation, to put this leading question.
IRREGULARadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Captain Passford hardly noticed the announcement made to him by the commander, that the tug was alongside, for he was not yet ready to make use of it.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading "Why have you come to anchor here, Horatio?" asked Mrs. Passford, taking advantage of the momentary pause in the interesting, and even exciting, conversation, to put this leading question.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Captain Passford hardly noticed the announcement made to him by the commander, that the tug was alongside, for he was not yet ready to make use of it.
engage in
From this reading Captain Passford hardly noticed the announcement made to him by the commander, that the tug was alongside, for he was not yet ready to make use of it.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading "Why have you come to anchor here, Horatio?" asked Mrs. Passford, taking advantage of the momentary pause in the interesting, and even exciting, conversation, to put this leading question.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Why have you come to anchor here, Horatio?" asked Mrs. Passford, taking advantage of the momentary pause in the interesting, and even exciting, conversation, to put this leading question.
information about recent and important events
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain Passford hardly noticed the announcement made to him by the commander, that the tug was alongside, for he was not yet ready to make use of it.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Captain Passford hardly noticed the announcement made to him by the commander, that the tug was alongside, for he was not yet ready to make use of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
the local environment
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
Passford
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From this reading Captain Passford hardly noticed the announcement made to him by the commander, that the tug was alongside, for he was not yet ready to make use of it.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading "Why have you come to anchor here, Horatio?" asked Mrs. Passford, taking advantage of the momentary pause in the interesting, and even exciting, conversation, to put this leading question.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Why have you come to anchor here, Horatio?" asked Mrs. Passford, taking advantage of the momentary pause in the interesting, and even exciting, conversation, to put this leading question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Why have you come to anchor here, Horatio?" asked Mrs. Passford, taking advantage of the momentary pause in the interesting, and even exciting, conversation, to put this leading question.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Captain Passford hardly noticed the announcement made to him by the commander, that the tug was alongside, for he was not yet ready to make use of it.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
transport commercially
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
a male human offspring
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Why have you come to anchor here, Horatio?" asked Mrs. Passford, taking advantage of the momentary pause in the interesting, and even exciting, conversation, to put this leading question.
express in words
From this reading "I was about to tell you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Captain Passford hardly noticed the announcement made to him by the commander, that the tug was alongside, for he was not yet ready to make use of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Why have you come to anchor here, Horatio?" asked Mrs. Passford, taking advantage of the momentary pause in the interesting, and even exciting, conversation, to put this leading question.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Passford hardly noticed the announcement made to him by the commander, that the tug was alongside, for he was not yet ready to make use of it.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading Captain Passford hardly noticed the announcement made to him by the commander, that the tug was alongside, for he was not yet ready to make use of it.
the act of using
From this reading Captain Passford hardly noticed the announcement made to him by the commander, that the tug was alongside, for he was not yet ready to make use of it.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Passford hardly noticed the announcement made to him by the commander, that the tug was alongside, for he was not yet ready to make use of it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DANGEROUS AND SOMEWHAT IRREGULAR In various parts of the deck of the Bellevite, the officers, seamen, engineers, and coal-passers of the steamer were gathered in knots, evidently discussing the situation; for the news brought on board by the pilot had been spread through the ship.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why have you come to anchor here, Horatio?" asked Mrs. Passford, taking advantage of the momentary pause in the interesting, and even exciting, conversation, to put this leading question.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Even the wife and the son of the owner wondered what the mission of the little vessel was to be; but the husband and father had not yet disclosed his purpose in coming to anchor almost in sight of his own mansion.
but in spite of that
From this reading Captain Passford hardly noticed the announcement made to him by the commander, that the tug was alongside, for he was not yet ready to make use of it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why have you come to anchor here, Horatio?" asked Mrs. Passford, taking advantage of the momentary pause in the interesting, and even exciting, conversation, to put this leading question.
