adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As soon as he saw me, he said, "Can you steer?" in a mocking tone; but when I quietly answered, "Yes, sir," his look of astonishment was delightful to see.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading "Lay aft the watch," saluted me as I emerged into the keen strong air, quickening my pace according to where the mate stood waiting to muster his men.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading "Lay aft the watch," saluted me as I emerged into the keen strong air, quickening my pace according to where the mate stood waiting to muster his men.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Lay aft the watch," saluted me as I emerged into the keen strong air, quickening my pace according to where the mate stood waiting to muster his men.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I hurried on deck, fully aware that no leisurely ten minutes would be allowed here.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The hideous noise always considered necessary in those ships when calling the watch, roused me effectively at midnight, "eight bells."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He choked it down, however, and merely telling me to take the wheel, turned forrard roaring frantically for his watch.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading As soon as he saw me, he said, "Can you steer?" in a mocking tone; but when I quietly answered, "Yes, sir," his look of astonishment was delightful to see.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Lay aft the watch," saluted me as I emerged into the keen strong air, quickening my pace according to where the mate stood waiting to muster his men.
astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading As soon as he saw me, he said, "Can you steer?" in a mocking tone; but when I quietly answered, "Yes, sir," his look of astonishment was delightful to see.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The hideous noise always considered necessary in those ships when calling the watch, roused me effectively at midnight, "eight bells."
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading I hurried on deck, fully aware that no leisurely ten minutes would be allowed here.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I hurried on deck, fully aware that no leisurely ten minutes would be allowed here.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The hideous noise always considered necessary in those ships when calling the watch, roused me effectively at midnight, "eight bells."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As soon as he saw me, he said, "Can you steer?" in a mocking tone; but when I quietly answered, "Yes, sir," his look of astonishment was delightful to see.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The hideous noise always considered necessary in those ships when calling the watch, roused me effectively at midnight, "eight bells."
Canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading As soon as he saw me, he said, "Can you steer?" in a mocking tone; but when I quietly answered, "Yes, sir," his look of astonishment was delightful to see.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading He choked it down, however, and merely telling me to take the wheel, turned forrard roaring frantically for his watch.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading The hideous noise always considered necessary in those ships when calling the watch, roused me effectively at midnight, "eight bells."
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading I hurried on deck, fully aware that no leisurely ten minutes would be allowed here.
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading As soon as he saw me, he said, "Can you steer?" in a mocking tone; but when I quietly answered, "Yes, sir," his look of astonishment was delightful to see.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He choked it down, however, and merely telling me to take the wheel, turned forrard roaring frantically for his watch.
effectivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfektɪvli/
in an effective manner
From this reading The hideous noise always considered necessary in those ships when calling the watch, roused me effectively at midnight, "eight bells."
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading The hideous noise always considered necessary in those ships when calling the watch, roused me effectively at midnight, "eight bells."
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading "Lay aft the watch," saluted me as I emerged into the keen strong air, quickening my pace according to where the mate stood waiting to muster his men.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He choked it down, however, and merely telling me to take the wheel, turned forrard roaring frantically for his watch.
forrardadverb
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He choked it down, however, and merely telling me to take the wheel, turned forrard roaring frantically for his watch.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading He choked it down, however, and merely telling me to take the wheel, turned forrard roaring frantically for his watch.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading I hurried on deck, fully aware that no leisurely ten minutes would be allowed here.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as he saw me, he said, "Can you steer?" in a mocking tone; but when I quietly answered, "Yes, sir," his look of astonishment was delightful to see.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I hurried on deck, fully aware that no leisurely ten minutes would be allowed here.
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading The hideous noise always considered necessary in those ships when calling the watch, roused me effectively at midnight, "eight bells."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Lay aft the watch," saluted me as I emerged into the keen strong air, quickening my pace according to where the mate stood waiting to muster his men.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He choked it down, however, and merely telling me to take the wheel, turned forrard roaring frantically for his watch.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading I hurried on deck, fully aware that no leisurely ten minutes would be allowed here.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hurried on deck, fully aware that no leisurely ten minutes would be allowed here.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hideous noise always considered necessary in those ships when calling the watch, roused me effectively at midnight, "eight bells."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Lay aft the watch," saluted me as I emerged into the keen strong air, quickening my pace according to where the mate stood waiting to muster his men.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He choked it down, however, and merely telling me to take the wheel, turned forrard roaring frantically for his watch.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading "Lay aft the watch," saluted me as I emerged into the keen strong air, quickening my pace according to where the mate stood waiting to muster his men.
LayverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Lay aft the watch," saluted me as I emerged into the keen strong air, quickening my pace according to where the mate stood waiting to muster his men.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading I hurried on deck, fully aware that no leisurely ten minutes would be allowed here.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As soon as he saw me, he said, "Can you steer?" in a mocking tone; but when I quietly answered, "Yes, sir," his look of astonishment was delightful to see.
matenounUS /meɪt/
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading "Lay aft the watch," saluted me as I emerged into the keen strong air, quickening my pace according to where the mate stood waiting to muster his men.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The hideous noise always considered necessary in those ships when calling the watch, roused me effectively at midnight, "eight bells."
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading "Lay aft the watch," saluted me as I emerged into the keen strong air, quickening my pace according to where the mate stood waiting to muster his men.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading He choked it down, however, and merely telling me to take the wheel, turned forrard roaring frantically for his watch.
midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading The hideous noise always considered necessary in those ships when calling the watch, roused me effectively at midnight, "eight bells."
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading I hurried on deck, fully aware that no leisurely ten minutes would be allowed here.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading As soon as he saw me, he said, "Can you steer?" in a mocking tone; but when I quietly answered, "Yes, sir," his look of astonishment was delightful to see.
musterverbUS /ˈmʌstər/
gather or bring together
From this reading "Lay aft the watch," saluted me as I emerged into the keen strong air, quickening my pace according to where the mate stood waiting to muster his men.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Lay aft the watch," saluted me as I emerged into the keen strong air, quickening my pace according to where the mate stood waiting to muster his men.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading The hideous noise always considered necessary in those ships when calling the watch, roused me effectively at midnight, "eight bells."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I hurried on deck, fully aware that no leisurely ten minutes would be allowed here.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The hideous noise always considered necessary in those ships when calling the watch, roused me effectively at midnight, "eight bells."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as he saw me, he said, "Can you steer?" in a mocking tone; but when I quietly answered, "Yes, sir," his look of astonishment was delightful to see.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I hurried on deck, fully aware that no leisurely ten minutes would be allowed here.
pacenounUS /peɪs/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading "Lay aft the watch," saluted me as I emerged into the keen strong air, quickening my pace according to where the mate stood waiting to muster his men.
quickeningnounUS /ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/
the process of showing signs of life
From this reading "Lay aft the watch," saluted me as I emerged into the keen strong air, quickening my pace according to where the mate stood waiting to muster his men.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading As soon as he saw me, he said, "Can you steer?" in a mocking tone; but when I quietly answered, "Yes, sir," his look of astonishment was delightful to see.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading He choked it down, however, and merely telling me to take the wheel, turned forrard roaring frantically for his watch.
rousedverbUS /raʊzd/
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The hideous noise always considered necessary in those ships when calling the watch, roused me effectively at midnight, "eight bells."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As soon as he saw me, he said, "Can you steer?" in a mocking tone; but when I quietly answered, "Yes, sir," his look of astonishment was delightful to see.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading "Lay aft the watch," saluted me as I emerged into the keen strong air, quickening my pace according to where the mate stood waiting to muster his men.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading As soon as he saw me, he said, "Can you steer?" in a mocking tone; but when I quietly answered, "Yes, sir," his look of astonishment was delightful to see.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As soon as he saw me, he said, "Can you steer?" in a mocking tone; but when I quietly answered, "Yes, sir," his look of astonishment was delightful to see.
shipsnounUS /ʃɪps/
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The hideous noise always considered necessary in those ships when calling the watch, roused me effectively at midnight, "eight bells."
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading As soon as he saw me, he said, "Can you steer?" in a mocking tone; but when I quietly answered, "Yes, sir," his look of astonishment was delightful to see.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he saw me, he said, "Can you steer?" in a mocking tone; but when I quietly answered, "Yes, sir," his look of astonishment was delightful to see.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading As soon as he saw me, he said, "Can you steer?" in a mocking tone; but when I quietly answered, "Yes, sir," his look of astonishment was delightful to see.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Lay aft the watch," saluted me as I emerged into the keen strong air, quickening my pace according to where the mate stood waiting to muster his men.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Lay aft the watch," saluted me as I emerged into the keen strong air, quickening my pace according to where the mate stood waiting to muster his men.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading He choked it down, however, and merely telling me to take the wheel, turned forrard roaring frantically for his watch.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading He choked it down, however, and merely telling me to take the wheel, turned forrard roaring frantically for his watch.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I hurried on deck, fully aware that no leisurely ten minutes would be allowed here.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I hurried on deck, fully aware that no leisurely ten minutes would be allowed here.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The hideous noise always considered necessary in those ships when calling the watch, roused me effectively at midnight, "eight bells."
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The hideous noise always considered necessary in those ships when calling the watch, roused me effectively at midnight, "eight bells."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Lay aft the watch," saluted me as I emerged into the keen strong air, quickening my pace according to where the mate stood waiting to muster his men.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading As soon as he saw me, he said, "Can you steer?" in a mocking tone; but when I quietly answered, "Yes, sir," his look of astonishment was delightful to see.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He choked it down, however, and merely telling me to take the wheel, turned forrard roaring frantically for his watch.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Lay aft the watch," saluted me as I emerged into the keen strong air, quickening my pace according to where the mate stood waiting to muster his men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as he saw me, he said, "Can you steer?" in a mocking tone; but when I quietly answered, "Yes, sir," his look of astonishment was delightful to see.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading The hideous noise always considered necessary in those ships when calling the watch, roused me effectively at midnight, "eight bells."
wheelverbUS /wiːl/
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading He choked it down, however, and merely telling me to take the wheel, turned forrard roaring frantically for his watch.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The hideous noise always considered necessary in those ships when calling the watch, roused me effectively at midnight, "eight bells."
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "Lay aft the watch," saluted me as I emerged into the keen strong air, quickening my pace according to where the mate stood waiting to muster his men.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I hurried on deck, fully aware that no leisurely ten minutes would be allowed here.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading As soon as he saw me, he said, "Can you steer?" in a mocking tone; but when I quietly answered, "Yes, sir," his look of astonishment was delightful to see.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As soon as he saw me, he said, "Can you steer?" in a mocking tone; but when I quietly answered, "Yes, sir," his look of astonishment was delightful to see.
