afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I think I will put you in the stroke-oar position, after all."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I think I will put you in the stroke-oar position, after all."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "You are on the crew, you and Seaman Hickey," said the boatswain's mate later in the evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "You are on the crew, you and Seaman Hickey," said the boatswain's mate later in the evening.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Dan nodded his approval.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "You are on the crew, you and Seaman Hickey," said the boatswain's mate later in the evening.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "The other man will be displeased, will he not!" asked Dan.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The other man will be displeased, will he not!" asked Dan.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
boatswain's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "You are on the crew, you and Seaman Hickey," said the boatswain's mate later in the evening.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "You are on the crew, you and Seaman Hickey," said the boatswain's mate later in the evening.
Dan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The other man will be displeased, will he not!" asked Dan.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading "The other man will be displeased, will he not!" asked Dan.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
divisible by two
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "You are on the crew, you and Seaman Hickey," said the boatswain's mate later in the evening.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
EXCITINGadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "You are on the crew, you and Seaman Hickey," said the boatswain's mate later in the evening.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The other man will be displeased, will he not!" asked Dan.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
HickeynounUS /ˈhɪki/
a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "You are on the crew, you and Seaman Hickey," said the boatswain's mate later in the evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dan nodded his approval.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think I will put you in the stroke-oar position, after all."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "You are on the crew, you and Seaman Hickey," said the boatswain's mate later in the evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "You are on the crew, you and Seaman Hickey," said the boatswain's mate later in the evening.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "The other man will be displeased, will he not!" asked Dan.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "You are on the crew, you and Seaman Hickey," said the boatswain's mate later in the evening.
a particular point in time
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "You are on the crew, you and Seaman Hickey," said the boatswain's mate later in the evening.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Dan nodded his approval.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The other man will be displeased, will he not!" asked Dan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "You are on the crew, you and Seaman Hickey," said the boatswain's mate later in the evening.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "The other man will be displeased, will he not!" asked Dan.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "I think I will put you in the stroke-oar position, after all."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I think I will put you in the stroke-oar position, after all."
any competition
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "You are on the crew, you and Seaman Hickey," said the boatswain's mate later in the evening.
SeamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "You are on the crew, you and Seaman Hickey," said the boatswain's mate later in the evening.
stroke-oar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think I will put you in the stroke-oar position, after all."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "You are on the crew, you and Seaman Hickey," said the boatswain's mate later in the evening.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think I will put you in the stroke-oar position, after all."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I think I will put you in the stroke-oar position, after all."
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "Every man in that boat must be willing to do whatever he can to perfect our organization, to help us win the race, even if he has to jump overboard to do it."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "You are on the crew, you and Seaman Hickey," said the boatswain's mate later in the evening.
