Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

later than; following

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN OCEAN DERELICT.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Rob Blake asked the question.

a light shade of blue

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

plural of “badge” — an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading Rob Blake asked the question.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading "What's that object off on the starboard bow, sir?"

a youthful male person

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

a person who is in charge

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

free from clouds

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

worn and broken down by hard use

From this reading AN OCEAN DERELICT.

plural of “derelict” — a person without a home, job, or property

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

English inventor of the spinning jenny (1720-1778)

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

possessive form of “leader” — a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading "What's that object off on the starboard bow, sir?"

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading AN OCEAN DERELICT.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "What's that object off on the starboard bow, sir?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "What's that object off on the starboard bow, sir?"

tilling the land with a plow

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

existing or coming before

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Rob Blake asked the question.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading Rob Blake asked the question.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD)

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

term of address for a man

From this reading "What's that object off on the starboard bow, sir?"

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

toward the south

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

From this reading "What's that object off on the starboard bow, sir?"

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "What's that object off on the starboard bow, sir?"

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "What's that object off on the starboard bow, sir?"

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

a professional killer who uses a gun

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "What's that object off on the starboard bow, sir?"

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

which person or people

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a week after the events narrated in the preceding chapters, and the _Seneca_, a converted gun-boat fitted with torpedo tubes for the destruction of derelicts, was plowing her way southward through an azure sea under a cloudless sky.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In full Boy Scout Leader's uniform, and wearing the different badges to which he was entitled, the young chief of the Eagles stood on the _Seneca's_ bridge with Ensign Hargreaves and Lieutenant Murray, who were in command of the destroyer.