used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The light shining from the cabin window made a fine mark for the battery, and I lost no time in blowing it out.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading When I returned to the deck Bill and Tom were hoisting the top-gallant yard, and when they had mast-headed it they came aft to where I was standing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The light shining from the cabin window made a fine mark for the battery, and I lost no time in blowing it out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading The light shining from the cabin window made a fine mark for the battery, and I lost no time in blowing it out.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading GOOD-BY TO OLD BILL.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The light shining from the cabin window made a fine mark for the battery, and I lost no time in blowing it out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The light shining from the cabin window made a fine mark for the battery, and I lost no time in blowing it out.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When I returned to the deck Bill and Tom were hoisting the top-gallant yard, and when they had mast-headed it they came aft to where I was standing.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading When I returned to the deck Bill and Tom were hoisting the top-gallant yard, and when they had mast-headed it they came aft to where I was standing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The light shining from the cabin window made a fine mark for the battery, and I lost no time in blowing it out.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading The battery had not fired but once.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The light shining from the cabin window made a fine mark for the battery, and I lost no time in blowing it out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The light shining from the cabin window made a fine mark for the battery, and I lost no time in blowing it out.
gaggedverbUS /ɡæɡd/
inflected form of “gag” — prevent from speaking out
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
GOOD-BYnoun
a farewell remark
From this reading GOOD-BY TO OLD BILL.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
hoistingverbUS /ˈhɔɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading When I returned to the deck Bill and Tom were hoisting the top-gallant yard, and when they had mast-headed it they came aft to where I was standing.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The light shining from the cabin window made a fine mark for the battery, and I lost no time in blowing it out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The light shining from the cabin window made a fine mark for the battery, and I lost no time in blowing it out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The light shining from the cabin window made a fine mark for the battery, and I lost no time in blowing it out.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light shining from the cabin window made a fine mark for the battery, and I lost no time in blowing it out.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The light shining from the cabin window made a fine mark for the battery, and I lost no time in blowing it out.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The light shining from the cabin window made a fine mark for the battery, and I lost no time in blowing it out.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The light shining from the cabin window made a fine mark for the battery, and I lost no time in blowing it out.
mast-headed
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From this reading When I returned to the deck Bill and Tom were hoisting the top-gallant yard, and when they had mast-headed it they came aft to where I was standing.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
as might be expected
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
not any; not one
From this reading The light shining from the cabin window made a fine mark for the battery, and I lost no time in blowing it out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading GOOD-BY TO OLD BILL.
on one occasion
From this reading The battery had not fired but once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The light shining from the cabin window made a fine mark for the battery, and I lost no time in blowing it out.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When I returned to the deck Bill and Tom were hoisting the top-gallant yard, and when they had mast-headed it they came aft to where I was standing.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The light shining from the cabin window made a fine mark for the battery, and I lost no time in blowing it out.
express in speech
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
having a supporting base
From this reading When I returned to the deck Bill and Tom were hoisting the top-gallant yard, and when they had mast-headed it they came aft to where I was standing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The light shining from the cabin window made a fine mark for the battery, and I lost no time in blowing it out.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When I returned to the deck Bill and Tom were hoisting the top-gallant yard, and when they had mast-headed it they came aft to where I was standing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The light shining from the cabin window made a fine mark for the battery, and I lost no time in blowing it out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOOD-BY TO OLD BILL.
male cat
From this reading When I returned to the deck Bill and Tom were hoisting the top-gallant yard, and when they had mast-headed it they came aft to where I was standing.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
top-gallant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I returned to the deck Bill and Tom were hoisting the top-gallant yard, and when they had mast-headed it they came aft to where I was standing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When I returned to the deck Bill and Tom were hoisting the top-gallant yard, and when they had mast-headed it they came aft to where I was standing.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
at the time that
From this reading When I returned to the deck Bill and Tom were hoisting the top-gallant yard, and when they had mast-headed it they came aft to where I was standing.
in or at the place that
From this reading Our prisoner was lying where we had left him, but as he was gagged he naturally did not speak to me, and I was in too much of a hurry to speak to him, for there was no one at the wheel.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The light shining from the cabin window made a fine mark for the battery, and I lost no time in blowing it out.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading When I returned to the deck Bill and Tom were hoisting the top-gallant yard, and when they had mast-headed it they came aft to where I was standing.
