used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
afterguard's
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From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The lady brought Newman bad news.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
brewingnounUS /ˈbruːɪŋ/
the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
From this reading Trouble brewing."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The lady brought Newman bad news.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the morning Newman said to me, "Watch your step to-day, Jack.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
a small worthless amount
From this reading During the morning Newman said to me, "Watch your step to-day, Jack.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady brought Newman bad news.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
masqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the morning Newman said to me, "Watch your step to-day, Jack.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading During the morning Newman said to me, "Watch your step to-day, Jack.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
NewmannounUS /ˈnuːmən/
United States film actor (born in 1925)
From this reading The lady brought Newman bad news.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The lady brought Newman bad news.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
riskedverbUS /rɪskt/
past form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading During the morning Newman said to me, "Watch your step to-day, Jack.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading During the morning Newman said to me, "Watch your step to-day, Jack.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lady brought Newman bad news.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As I afterwards learned, the steward overheard a conversation between the captain and the mate, and reported it to her, and she immediately risked her masquerade forward to carry the tale to Newman.
to-day
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From this reading During the morning Newman said to me, "Watch your step to-day, Jack.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Trouble brewing."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
look attentively
From this reading During the morning Newman said to me, "Watch your step to-day, Jack.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
at the time that
From this reading I watched my step, but not until the middle of the afternoon watch, when I went aft to relieve Newman at the wheel, did I see any indications of a coming breach of the afterguard's own peace.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading During the morning Newman said to me, "Watch your step to-day, Jack.
