used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
Adventurer's
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From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WHAT STEVE SAW Waiting was weary work after that.
AlleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading Steve and Bert Alley remained on deck.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
any person at all
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But darkness and silence held until shortly after four, when the eastern sky began to lighten.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
Bert
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From this reading Steve and Bert Alley remained on deck.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But darkness and silence held until shortly after four, when the eastern sky began to lighten.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
put or send forth
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Steve and Bert Alley remained on deck.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading But darkness and silence held until shortly after four, when the eastern sky began to lighten.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading But darkness and silence held until shortly after four, when the eastern sky began to lighten.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But darkness and silence held until shortly after four, when the eastern sky began to lighten.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
lightenverbUS /ˈlaɪtən/
make more cheerful
From this reading But darkness and silence held until shortly after four, when the eastern sky began to lighten.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
nappedadjectiveUS /næpt/
(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Steve and Bert Alley remained on deck.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
others
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From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
a course of conduct
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
by chance
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
in the near future
From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Steve and Bert Alley remained on deck.
cut with a saw
From this reading WHAT STEVE SAW Waiting was weary work after that.
searchlightnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃlaɪt/
a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
for a short time
From this reading But darkness and silence held until shortly after four, when the eastern sky began to lighten.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading But darkness and silence held until shortly after four, when the eastern sky began to lighten.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading But darkness and silence held until shortly after four, when the eastern sky began to lighten.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
STEVE
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From this reading WHAT STEVE SAW Waiting was weary work after that.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHAT STEVE SAW Waiting was weary work after that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But darkness and silence held until shortly after four, when the eastern sky began to lighten.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading WHAT STEVE SAW Waiting was weary work after that.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT STEVE SAW Waiting was weary work after that.
look attentively
From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading WHAT STEVE SAW Waiting was weary work after that.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was two hours and a half to sunrise and, since two of their number were sufficient to keep watch, the others presently went below and napped.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT STEVE SAW Waiting was weary work after that.
at the time that
From this reading But darkness and silence held until shortly after four, when the eastern sky began to lighten.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
a Caucasian
From this reading Steve, although he perhaps needed sleep more than anyone, refused to trust other eyes than his own, and while darkness lasted he watched the white path cast across the water by the _Adventurer's_ searchlight.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading WHAT STEVE SAW Waiting was weary work after that.
