afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Swede looked after him and observed that he took the steps slowly and cautiously, and was more quiet than usual in the cabin.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading DURING the rest of the afternoon, during the evening, on into the night, Dick's hearty snoring floated up the companionway.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At supper-time McGlory called Ole Larsen to the wheel, and went below.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At supper-time McGlory called Ole Larsen to the wheel, and went below.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading From the mate his attention turned to the binnacle.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading At supper-time McGlory called Ole Larsen to the wheel, and went below.
binnaclenoun
a nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm)
From this reading From the mate his attention turned to the binnacle.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The Swede looked after him and observed that he took the steps slowly and cautiously, and was more quiet than usual in the cabin.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At supper-time McGlory called Ole Larsen to the wheel, and went below.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading The Swede looked after him and observed that he took the steps slowly and cautiously, and was more quiet than usual in the cabin.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading His instructions were to hold the course, nor'east, pointing into the wind with the sheets hauled close.
companionwaynounUS /kəmˈpænjənweɪ/
a stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship
From this reading DURING the rest of the afternoon, during the evening, on into the night, Dick's hearty snoring floated up the companionway.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading His instructions were to hold the course, nor'east, pointing into the wind with the sheets hauled close.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading DURING the rest of the afternoon, during the evening, on into the night, Dick's hearty snoring floated up the companionway.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading DURING the rest of the afternoon, during the evening, on into the night, Dick's hearty snoring floated up the companionway.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading DURING the rest of the afternoon, during the evening, on into the night, Dick's hearty snoring floated up the companionway.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading DURING the rest of the afternoon, during the evening, on into the night, Dick's hearty snoring floated up the companionway.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the mate his attention turned to the binnacle.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading His instructions were to hold the course, nor'east, pointing into the wind with the sheets hauled close.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Swede looked after him and observed that he took the steps slowly and cautiously, and was more quiet than usual in the cabin.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading DURING the rest of the afternoon, during the evening, on into the night, Dick's hearty snoring floated up the companionway.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Swede looked after him and observed that he took the steps slowly and cautiously, and was more quiet than usual in the cabin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the mate his attention turned to the binnacle.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading His instructions were to hold the course, nor'east, pointing into the wind with the sheets hauled close.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Swede looked after him and observed that he took the steps slowly and cautiously, and was more quiet than usual in the cabin.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading His instructions were to hold the course, nor'east, pointing into the wind with the sheets hauled close.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading DURING the rest of the afternoon, during the evening, on into the night, Dick's hearty snoring floated up the companionway.
Larsen
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From this reading At supper-time McGlory called Ole Larsen to the wheel, and went below.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Swede looked after him and observed that he took the steps slowly and cautiously, and was more quiet than usual in the cabin.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading From the mate his attention turned to the binnacle.
McGlory
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From this reading At supper-time McGlory called Ole Larsen to the wheel, and went below.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Swede looked after him and observed that he took the steps slowly and cautiously, and was more quiet than usual in the cabin.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading DURING the rest of the afternoon, during the evening, on into the night, Dick's hearty snoring floated up the companionway.
nor'east
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From this reading His instructions were to hold the course, nor'east, pointing into the wind with the sheets hauled close.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The Swede looked after him and observed that he took the steps slowly and cautiously, and was more quiet than usual in the cabin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DURING the rest of the afternoon, during the evening, on into the night, Dick's hearty snoring floated up the companionway.
Ole
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From this reading At supper-time McGlory called Ole Larsen to the wheel, and went below.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DURING the rest of the afternoon, during the evening, on into the night, Dick's hearty snoring floated up the companionway.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading His instructions were to hold the course, nor'east, pointing into the wind with the sheets hauled close.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The Swede looked after him and observed that he took the steps slowly and cautiously, and was more quiet than usual in the cabin.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading DURING the rest of the afternoon, during the evening, on into the night, Dick's hearty snoring floated up the companionway.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading His instructions were to hold the course, nor'east, pointing into the wind with the sheets hauled close.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The Swede looked after him and observed that he took the steps slowly and cautiously, and was more quiet than usual in the cabin.
snoringnounUS /ˈsnɔːrɪŋ/
the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
From this reading DURING the rest of the afternoon, during the evening, on into the night, Dick's hearty snoring floated up the companionway.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The Swede looked after him and observed that he took the steps slowly and cautiously, and was more quiet than usual in the cabin.
supper-time
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From this reading At supper-time McGlory called Ole Larsen to the wheel, and went below.
SwedenounUS /swiːd/
a native or inhabitant of Sweden
From this reading The Swede looked after him and observed that he took the steps slowly and cautiously, and was more quiet than usual in the cabin.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Swede looked after him and observed that he took the steps slowly and cautiously, and was more quiet than usual in the cabin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Swede looked after him and observed that he took the steps slowly and cautiously, and was more quiet than usual in the cabin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DURING the rest of the afternoon, during the evening, on into the night, Dick's hearty snoring floated up the companionway.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At supper-time McGlory called Ole Larsen to the wheel, and went below.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The Swede looked after him and observed that he took the steps slowly and cautiously, and was more quiet than usual in the cabin.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading From the mate his attention turned to the binnacle.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading DURING the rest of the afternoon, during the evening, on into the night, Dick's hearty snoring floated up the companionway.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The Swede looked after him and observed that he took the steps slowly and cautiously, and was more quiet than usual in the cabin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Swede looked after him and observed that he took the steps slowly and cautiously, and was more quiet than usual in the cabin.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At supper-time McGlory called Ole Larsen to the wheel, and went below.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His instructions were to hold the course, nor'east, pointing into the wind with the sheets hauled close.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading At supper-time McGlory called Ole Larsen to the wheel, and went below.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading His instructions were to hold the course, nor'east, pointing into the wind with the sheets hauled close.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His instructions were to hold the course, nor'east, pointing into the wind with the sheets hauled close.
