used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading BEFORE THE SUMMARY COURT Dan was released from the sick bay late on the following afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Being unfamiliar with forms on shipboard, he did not understand that punishments are not inflicted hastily.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading BEFORE THE SUMMARY COURT Dan was released from the sick bay late on the following afternoon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dan wondered what would be done in their case.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BEFORE THE SUMMARY COURT Dan was released from the sick bay late on the following afternoon.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being unfamiliar with forms on shipboard, he did not understand that punishments are not inflicted hastily.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading On the morning of the second day, after quarters, there was a stir below decks.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Dan wondered what would be done in their case.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading BEFORE THE SUMMARY COURT Dan was released from the sick bay late on the following afternoon.
Dan
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From this reading BEFORE THE SUMMARY COURT Dan was released from the sick bay late on the following afternoon.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading On the morning of the second day, after quarters, there was a stir below decks.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Being unfamiliar with forms on shipboard, he did not understand that punishments are not inflicted hastily.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Dan wondered what would be done in their case.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading BEFORE THE SUMMARY COURT Dan was released from the sick bay late on the following afternoon.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Being unfamiliar with forms on shipboard, he did not understand that punishments are not inflicted hastily.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BEFORE THE SUMMARY COURT Dan was released from the sick bay late on the following afternoon.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Being unfamiliar with forms on shipboard, he did not understand that punishments are not inflicted hastily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being unfamiliar with forms on shipboard, he did not understand that punishments are not inflicted hastily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading Being unfamiliar with forms on shipboard, he did not understand that punishments are not inflicted hastily.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading BEFORE THE SUMMARY COURT Dan was released from the sick bay late on the following afternoon.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning of the second day, after quarters, there was a stir below decks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Being unfamiliar with forms on shipboard, he did not understand that punishments are not inflicted hastily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BEFORE THE SUMMARY COURT Dan was released from the sick bay late on the following afternoon.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
punishmentsnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənts/
plural of “punishment” — the act of punishing
From this reading Being unfamiliar with forms on shipboard, he did not understand that punishments are not inflicted hastily.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading On the morning of the second day, after quarters, there was a stir below decks.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading BEFORE THE SUMMARY COURT Dan was released from the sick bay late on the following afternoon.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading On the morning of the second day, after quarters, there was a stir below decks.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
shipboardadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪpbɔːrd/
casual or ephemeral as if taking place on board a ship
From this reading Being unfamiliar with forms on shipboard, he did not understand that punishments are not inflicted hastily.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading BEFORE THE SUMMARY COURT Dan was released from the sick bay late on the following afternoon.
move an implement through
From this reading On the morning of the second day, after quarters, there was a stir below decks.
SUMMARYnounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading BEFORE THE SUMMARY COURT Dan was released from the sick bay late on the following afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEFORE THE SUMMARY COURT Dan was released from the sick bay late on the following afternoon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the morning of the second day, after quarters, there was a stir below decks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Being unfamiliar with forms on shipboard, he did not understand that punishments are not inflicted hastily.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading Being unfamiliar with forms on shipboard, he did not understand that punishments are not inflicted hastily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BEFORE THE SUMMARY COURT Dan was released from the sick bay late on the following afternoon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dan wondered what would be done in their case.
a Caucasian
From this reading In the evening of the same day Black and White were removed to the brig, and a marine sentry placed in front of their cells to see that they were properly looked after.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Being unfamiliar with forms on shipboard, he did not understand that punishments are not inflicted hastily.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Dan wondered what would be done in their case.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dan wondered what would be done in their case.
