used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
AdventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading When the _Adventurer_ left her berth each member of the boat's company was at his post, or, at least, at what he surmised to be his post.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Neil and Han had naturally rebelled at being left without office or title and the omission had been laughingly remedied to their entire satisfaction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Neil and Han had naturally rebelled at being left without office or title and the omission had been laughingly remedied to their entire satisfaction.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Neil and Han had naturally rebelled at being left without office or title and the omission had been laughingly remedied to their entire satisfaction.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading When the _Adventurer_ left her berth each member of the boat's company was at his post, or, at least, at what he surmised to be his post.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading When the _Adventurer_ left her berth each member of the boat's company was at his post, or, at least, at what he surmised to be his post.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
bullionnounUS /ˈbʊljən/
a mass of precious metal
From this reading He declared his intention of purchasing a yachting cap at the first port of call and having the inscription "Crew" worked on it in gold bullion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He declared his intention of purchasing a yachting cap at the first port of call and having the inscription "Crew" worked on it in gold bullion.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He declared his intention of purchasing a yachting cap at the first port of call and having the inscription "Crew" worked on it in gold bullion.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading When the _Adventurer_ left her berth each member of the boat's company was at his post, or, at least, at what he surmised to be his post.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
recognizable; marked
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He declared his intention of purchasing a yachting cap at the first port of call and having the inscription "Crew" worked on it in gold bullion.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading When the _Adventurer_ left her berth each member of the boat's company was at his post, or, at least, at what he surmised to be his post.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Neil and Han had naturally rebelled at being left without office or title and the omission had been laughingly remedied to their entire satisfaction.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
divisible by two
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
coins made of gold
From this reading He declared his intention of purchasing a yachting cap at the first port of call and having the inscription "Crew" worked on it in gold bullion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
HannounUS /hɑːn/
imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He declared his intention of purchasing a yachting cap at the first port of call and having the inscription "Crew" worked on it in gold bullion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He declared his intention of purchasing a yachting cap at the first port of call and having the inscription "Crew" worked on it in gold bullion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When the _Adventurer_ left her berth each member of the boat's company was at his post, or, at least, at what he surmised to be his post.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading He declared his intention of purchasing a yachting cap at the first port of call and having the inscription "Crew" worked on it in gold bullion.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He declared his intention of purchasing a yachting cap at the first port of call and having the inscription "Crew" worked on it in gold bullion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
Joe
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From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading Neil and Han had naturally rebelled at being left without office or title and the omission had been laughingly remedied to their entire satisfaction.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading When the _Adventurer_ left her berth each member of the boat's company was at his post, or, at least, at what he surmised to be his post.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Neil and Han had naturally rebelled at being left without office or title and the omission had been laughingly remedied to their entire satisfaction.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading When the _Adventurer_ left her berth each member of the boat's company was at his post, or, at least, at what he surmised to be his post.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
as might be expected
From this reading Neil and Han had naturally rebelled at being left without office or title and the omission had been laughingly remedied to their entire satisfaction.
Neil
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From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He declared his intention of purchasing a yachting cap at the first port of call and having the inscription "Crew" worked on it in gold bullion.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Neil and Han had naturally rebelled at being left without office or title and the omission had been laughingly remedied to their entire satisfaction.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
omissionnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃən/
a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading Neil and Han had naturally rebelled at being left without office or title and the omission had been laughingly remedied to their entire satisfaction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He declared his intention of purchasing a yachting cap at the first port of call and having the inscription "Crew" worked on it in gold bullion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Neil and Han had naturally rebelled at being left without office or title and the omission had been laughingly remedied to their entire satisfaction.
Ossie
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From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
Phil
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From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading He declared his intention of purchasing a yachting cap at the first port of call and having the inscription "Crew" worked on it in gold bullion.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading When the _Adventurer_ left her berth each member of the boat's company was at his post, or, at least, at what he surmised to be his post.
purchasingnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading He declared his intention of purchasing a yachting cap at the first port of call and having the inscription "Crew" worked on it in gold bullion.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
rebelledverbUS /rɪˈbeld/
inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
From this reading Neil and Han had naturally rebelled at being left without office or title and the omission had been laughingly remedied to their entire satisfaction.
remedied
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From this reading Neil and Han had naturally rebelled at being left without office or title and the omission had been laughingly remedied to their entire satisfaction.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Neil and Han had naturally rebelled at being left without office or title and the omission had been laughingly remedied to their entire satisfaction.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
Steve
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From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
caught or fixed
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading When the _Adventurer_ left her berth each member of the boat's company was at his post, or, at least, at what he surmised to be his post.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Neil and Han had naturally rebelled at being left without office or title and the omission had been laughingly remedied to their entire satisfaction.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Neil and Han had naturally rebelled at being left without office or title and the omission had been laughingly remedied to their entire satisfaction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In fact, Han was quite stuck up over his official position, pointing out that it might be possible for a boat to get along without a captain or mate or even a steward, but that a crew was absolutely essential.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE _FOLLOW ME_ Two days before they had decided that Steve was to be captain, Joe, chief engineer, Phil, first mate, Perry, second mate, Ossie, steward, Neil, cabin boy and Han, crew.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When the _Adventurer_ left her berth each member of the boat's company was at his post, or, at least, at what he surmised to be his post.
at the time that
From this reading When the _Adventurer_ left her berth each member of the boat's company was at his post, or, at least, at what he surmised to be his post.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Neil and Han had naturally rebelled at being left without office or title and the omission had been laughingly remedied to their entire satisfaction.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He declared his intention of purchasing a yachting cap at the first port of call and having the inscription "Crew" worked on it in gold bullion.
yachtingnounUS /ˈjɑːtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading He declared his intention of purchasing a yachting cap at the first port of call and having the inscription "Crew" worked on it in gold bullion.
