used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a week after the pilchard incident, he reported ready for this service, when a twist of circumstance rendered it unnecessary.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About a week after the pilchard incident, he reported ready for this service, when a twist of circumstance rendered it unnecessary.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Thanks to his bruised ribs, the American had thus far escaped duty at the wheel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thanks to his bruised ribs, the American had thus far escaped duty at the wheel.
barometernounUS /bərˈɑːmɪtər/
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
From this reading A long stretch of fair weather had been enjoyed by the dock painters on a steadily dropping barometer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading On this particular day a cold puffy wind developed out of the northeast, bringing with it a rack of clouds and spreading a choppy sea below.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading On this particular day a cold puffy wind developed out of the northeast, bringing with it a rack of clouds and spreading a choppy sea below.
bruisedverbUS /bruːzd/
past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading Thanks to his bruised ribs, the American had thus far escaped duty at the wheel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A long stretch of fair weather had been enjoyed by the dock painters on a steadily dropping barometer.
choppyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːpi/
marked by abrupt transitions
From this reading On this particular day a cold puffy wind developed out of the northeast, bringing with it a rack of clouds and spreading a choppy sea below.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading About a week after the pilchard incident, he reported ready for this service, when a twist of circumstance rendered it unnecessary.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading On this particular day a cold puffy wind developed out of the northeast, bringing with it a rack of clouds and spreading a choppy sea below.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading On this particular day a cold puffy wind developed out of the northeast, bringing with it a rack of clouds and spreading a choppy sea below.
complementnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləmənt/
a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On this particular day a cold puffy wind developed out of the northeast, bringing with it a rack of clouds and spreading a choppy sea below.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading On this particular day a cold puffy wind developed out of the northeast, bringing with it a rack of clouds and spreading a choppy sea below.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
increase twofold
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading A long stretch of fair weather had been enjoyed by the dock painters on a steadily dropping barometer.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Thanks to his bruised ribs, the American had thus far escaped duty at the wheel.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading A long stretch of fair weather had been enjoyed by the dock painters on a steadily dropping barometer.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Thanks to his bruised ribs, the American had thus far escaped duty at the wheel.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A long stretch of fair weather had been enjoyed by the dock painters on a steadily dropping barometer.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Thanks to his bruised ribs, the American had thus far escaped duty at the wheel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading About a week after the pilchard incident, he reported ready for this service, when a twist of circumstance rendered it unnecessary.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading About a week after the pilchard incident, he reported ready for this service, when a twist of circumstance rendered it unnecessary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thanks to his bruised ribs, the American had thus far escaped duty at the wheel.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
a single distinct event
From this reading About a week after the pilchard incident, he reported ready for this service, when a twist of circumstance rendered it unnecessary.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A long stretch of fair weather had been enjoyed by the dock painters on a steadily dropping barometer.
MalonenounUS /məˈloʊn/
English scholar remembered for his chronology of Shakespeare's plays and his editions of Shakespeare and Dryden (1741-1812)
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
not any; not one
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading On this particular day a cold puffy wind developed out of the northeast, bringing with it a rack of clouds and spreading a choppy sea below.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On this particular day a cold puffy wind developed out of the northeast, bringing with it a rack of clouds and spreading a choppy sea below.
paintersnounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
plural of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading A long stretch of fair weather had been enjoyed by the dock painters on a steadily dropping barometer.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading On this particular day a cold puffy wind developed out of the northeast, bringing with it a rack of clouds and spreading a choppy sea below.
pilchardnoun
small fatty fish usually canned
From this reading About a week after the pilchard incident, he reported ready for this service, when a twist of circumstance rendered it unnecessary.
puffyadjectiveUS /ˈpʌfi/
being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing
From this reading On this particular day a cold puffy wind developed out of the northeast, bringing with it a rack of clouds and spreading a choppy sea below.
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading On this particular day a cold puffy wind developed out of the northeast, bringing with it a rack of clouds and spreading a choppy sea below.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading About a week after the pilchard incident, he reported ready for this service, when a twist of circumstance rendered it unnecessary.
regulationnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/
an authoritative rule
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading About a week after the pilchard incident, he reported ready for this service, when a twist of circumstance rendered it unnecessary.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading About a week after the pilchard incident, he reported ready for this service, when a twist of circumstance rendered it unnecessary.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading Thanks to his bruised ribs, the American had thus far escaped duty at the wheel.
ruddernounUS /ˈrʌdər/
a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading On this particular day a cold puffy wind developed out of the northeast, bringing with it a rack of clouds and spreading a choppy sea below.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading About a week after the pilchard incident, he reported ready for this service, when a twist of circumstance rendered it unnecessary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading On this particular day a cold puffy wind developed out of the northeast, bringing with it a rack of clouds and spreading a choppy sea below.
be standing; be upright
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading A long stretch of fair weather had been enjoyed by the dock painters on a steadily dropping barometer.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading A long stretch of fair weather had been enjoyed by the dock painters on a steadily dropping barometer.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks to his bruised ribs, the American had thus far escaped duty at the wheel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading About a week after the pilchard incident, he reported ready for this service, when a twist of circumstance rendered it unnecessary.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thanks to his bruised ribs, the American had thus far escaped duty at the wheel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
twistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading About a week after the pilchard incident, he reported ready for this service, when a twist of circumstance rendered it unnecessary.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading About a week after the pilchard incident, he reported ready for this service, when a twist of circumstance rendered it unnecessary.
unwieldyadjectiveUS /ənˈwiːldi/
difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
VULCANnounUS /ˈvʌlkən/
(Roman mythology) god of fire and metal working; counterpart of Greek Hephaestus
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
look attentively
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading A long stretch of fair weather had been enjoyed by the dock painters on a steadily dropping barometer.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading About a week after the pilchard incident, he reported ready for this service, when a twist of circumstance rendered it unnecessary.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Thanks to his bruised ribs, the American had thus far escaped duty at the wheel.
at the time that
From this reading About a week after the pilchard incident, he reported ready for this service, when a twist of circumstance rendered it unnecessary.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading On this particular day a cold puffy wind developed out of the northeast, bringing with it a rack of clouds and spreading a choppy sea below.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LAST OF THE _VULCAN_ A temporary rudder had been installed on the unwieldy dry dock, and each twenty-four hours Mate Malone detailed seven men to stand watch, which gave the regulation dog watch, although there was no need of it with a double complement of men.
