adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S CAMP At seven o'clock that morning five big-bodied automobile trucks rolled up in a thundering procession.
Abernethy
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From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading In the hurry and excitement of recent events aboard the ship he had almost forgotten it.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 A score of men scrambled from the trucks and began to haul out of them all the essentials of a shipyard.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In the hurry and excitement of recent events aboard the ship he had almost forgotten it.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S CAMP At seven o'clock that morning five big-bodied automobile trucks rolled up in a thundering procession.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S CAMP At seven o'clock that morning five big-bodied automobile trucks rolled up in a thundering procession.
BnounUS /biː/
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A score of men scrambled from the trucks and began to haul out of them all the essentials of a shipyard.
big-bodied
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From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S CAMP At seven o'clock that morning five big-bodied automobile trucks rolled up in a thundering procession.
bowspritnoun
a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel
From this reading Wheel, rudder, masts, spars, bowsprit, quantities of rope and cable followed--in fact, every conceivable thing necessary to convert the Jasper B. from a hulk into a properly rigged schooner.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading Wheel, rudder, masts, spars, bowsprit, quantities of rope and cable followed--in fact, every conceivable thing necessary to convert the Jasper B. from a hulk into a properly rigged schooner.
CAMPnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S CAMP At seven o'clock that morning five big-bodied automobile trucks rolled up in a thundering procession.
Cap'n
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From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
Cleggett
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From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
conceivableadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːvəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading Wheel, rudder, masts, spars, bowsprit, quantities of rope and cable followed--in fact, every conceivable thing necessary to convert the Jasper B. from a hulk into a properly rigged schooner.
convertverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərt/
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Wheel, rudder, masts, spars, bowsprit, quantities of rope and cable followed--in fact, every conceivable thing necessary to convert the Jasper B. from a hulk into a properly rigged schooner.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
ENEMY'SnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S CAMP At seven o'clock that morning five big-bodied automobile trucks rolled up in a thundering procession.
essentialsnounUS /eˈsenʃəlz/
plural of “essential” — anything indispensable
From this reading A score of men scrambled from the trucks and began to haul out of them all the essentials of a shipyard.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In the hurry and excitement of recent events aboard the ship he had almost forgotten it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Wheel, rudder, masts, spars, bowsprit, quantities of rope and cable followed--in fact, every conceivable thing necessary to convert the Jasper B. from a hulk into a properly rigged schooner.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading In the hurry and excitement of recent events aboard the ship he had almost forgotten it.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Wheel, rudder, masts, spars, bowsprit, quantities of rope and cable followed--in fact, every conceivable thing necessary to convert the Jasper B. from a hulk into a properly rigged schooner.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S CAMP At seven o'clock that morning five big-bodied automobile trucks rolled up in a thundering procession.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Wheel, rudder, masts, spars, bowsprit, quantities of rope and cable followed--in fact, every conceivable thing necessary to convert the Jasper B. from a hulk into a properly rigged schooner.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading In the hurry and excitement of recent events aboard the ship he had almost forgotten it.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A score of men scrambled from the trucks and began to haul out of them all the essentials of a shipyard.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
haulverbUS /hɔːl/
draw slowly or heavily
From this reading A score of men scrambled from the trucks and began to haul out of them all the essentials of a shipyard.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the hurry and excitement of recent events aboard the ship he had almost forgotten it.
hoveverbUS /hoʊv/
inflected form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
hulknounUS /hʌlk/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading Wheel, rudder, masts, spars, bowsprit, quantities of rope and cable followed--in fact, every conceivable thing necessary to convert the Jasper B. from a hulk into a properly rigged schooner.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading In the hurry and excitement of recent events aboard the ship he had almost forgotten it.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S CAMP At seven o'clock that morning five big-bodied automobile trucks rolled up in a thundering procession.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the hurry and excitement of recent events aboard the ship he had almost forgotten it.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
mastsnounUS /mæsts/
plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading Wheel, rudder, masts, spars, bowsprit, quantities of rope and cable followed--in fact, every conceivable thing necessary to convert the Jasper B. from a hulk into a properly rigged schooner.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading A score of men scrambled from the trucks and began to haul out of them all the essentials of a shipyard.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S CAMP At seven o'clock that morning five big-bodied automobile trucks rolled up in a thundering procession.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Wheel, rudder, masts, spars, bowsprit, quantities of rope and cable followed--in fact, every conceivable thing necessary to convert the Jasper B. from a hulk into a properly rigged schooner.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S CAMP At seven o'clock that morning five big-bodied automobile trucks rolled up in a thundering procession.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the hurry and excitement of recent events aboard the ship he had almost forgotten it.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A score of men scrambled from the trucks and began to haul out of them all the essentials of a shipyard.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S CAMP At seven o'clock that morning five big-bodied automobile trucks rolled up in a thundering procession.
properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Wheel, rudder, masts, spars, bowsprit, quantities of rope and cable followed--in fact, every conceivable thing necessary to convert the Jasper B. from a hulk into a properly rigged schooner.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Wheel, rudder, masts, spars, bowsprit, quantities of rope and cable followed--in fact, every conceivable thing necessary to convert the Jasper B. from a hulk into a properly rigged schooner.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
recalledverbUS /rɪˈkɔːld/
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading In the hurry and excitement of recent events aboard the ship he had almost forgotten it.
riggedadjectiveUS /rɪɡd/
fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)
From this reading Wheel, rudder, masts, spars, bowsprit, quantities of rope and cable followed--in fact, every conceivable thing necessary to convert the Jasper B. from a hulk into a properly rigged schooner.
rolledadjectiveUS /roʊld/
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S CAMP At seven o'clock that morning five big-bodied automobile trucks rolled up in a thundering procession.
ropenounUS /roʊp/
a strong line
From this reading Wheel, rudder, masts, spars, bowsprit, quantities of rope and cable followed--in fact, every conceivable thing necessary to convert the Jasper B. from a hulk into a properly rigged schooner.
ruddernounUS /ˈrʌdər/
a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
From this reading Wheel, rudder, masts, spars, bowsprit, quantities of rope and cable followed--in fact, every conceivable thing necessary to convert the Jasper B. from a hulk into a properly rigged schooner.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading Wheel, rudder, masts, spars, bowsprit, quantities of rope and cable followed--in fact, every conceivable thing necessary to convert the Jasper B. from a hulk into a properly rigged schooner.
scorenounUS /skɔːr/
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading A score of men scrambled from the trucks and began to haul out of them all the essentials of a shipyard.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading A score of men scrambled from the trucks and began to haul out of them all the essentials of a shipyard.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S CAMP At seven o'clock that morning five big-bodied automobile trucks rolled up in a thundering procession.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading In the hurry and excitement of recent events aboard the ship he had almost forgotten it.
shipyardnounUS /ˈʃɪpjɑːrd/
a workplace where ships are built or repaired
From this reading A score of men scrambled from the trucks and began to haul out of them all the essentials of a shipyard.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
spars
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From this reading Wheel, rudder, masts, spars, bowsprit, quantities of rope and cable followed--in fact, every conceivable thing necessary to convert the Jasper B. from a hulk into a properly rigged schooner.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S CAMP At seven o'clock that morning five big-bodied automobile trucks rolled up in a thundering procession.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S CAMP At seven o'clock that morning five big-bodied automobile trucks rolled up in a thundering procession.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A score of men scrambled from the trucks and began to haul out of them all the essentials of a shipyard.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Wheel, rudder, masts, spars, bowsprit, quantities of rope and cable followed--in fact, every conceivable thing necessary to convert the Jasper B. from a hulk into a properly rigged schooner.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
thunderingadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/
sounding like thunder
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S CAMP At seven o'clock that morning five big-bodied automobile trucks rolled up in a thundering procession.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A score of men scrambled from the trucks and began to haul out of them all the essentials of a shipyard.
trucksnounUS /trʌks/
plural of “truck” — an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S CAMP At seven o'clock that morning five big-bodied automobile trucks rolled up in a thundering procession.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S CAMP At seven o'clock that morning five big-bodied automobile trucks rolled up in a thundering procession.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
WheelverbUS /wiːl/
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Wheel, rudder, masts, spars, bowsprit, quantities of rope and cable followed--in fact, every conceivable thing necessary to convert the Jasper B. from a hulk into a properly rigged schooner.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As they hove in sight on the starboard quarter and dropped anchor near the Jasper B., Cleggett recalled that this was the day which Cap'n Abernethy had set for getting the sticks and sails into the vessel.
