(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 THREE DAYS AT SEA The three days out at sea passed all too quickly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The weather kept clear and cool up the coast, and the nights were perfect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THREE DAYS AT SEA The three days out at sea passed all too quickly.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The weather kept clear and cool up the coast, and the nights were perfect.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The weather kept clear and cool up the coast, and the nights were perfect.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The weather kept clear and cool up the coast, and the nights were perfect.
Crullers
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From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THREE DAYS AT SEA The three days out at sea passed all too quickly.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Polly made friends with the Captain at once.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “His name is Captain Sandy Saunders,” she told the girls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “His name is Captain Sandy Saunders,” she told the girls.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The weather kept clear and cool up the coast, and the nights were perfect.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Polly made friends with the Captain at once.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “His name is Captain Sandy Saunders,” she told the girls.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading The weather kept clear and cool up the coast, and the nights were perfect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
on one occasion
From this reading Polly made friends with the Captain at once.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THREE DAYS AT SEA The three days out at sea passed all too quickly.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THREE DAYS AT SEA The three days out at sea passed all too quickly.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The weather kept clear and cool up the coast, and the nights were perfect.
Polly
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From this reading Polly made friends with the Captain at once.
with speed
From this reading THREE DAYS AT SEA The three days out at sea passed all too quickly.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
move upward
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading “His name is Captain Sandy Saunders,” she told the girls.
Saunders
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From this reading “His name is Captain Sandy Saunders,” she told the girls.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THREE DAYS AT SEA The three days out at sea passed all too quickly.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “His name is Captain Sandy Saunders,” she told the girls.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THREE DAYS AT SEA The three days out at sea passed all too quickly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THREE DAYS AT SEA The three days out at sea passed all too quickly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “His name is Captain Sandy Saunders,” she told the girls.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THREE DAYS AT SEA The three days out at sea passed all too quickly.
unwillingnessnounUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋnɪs/
the trait of being unwilling
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The weather kept clear and cool up the coast, and the nights were perfect.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather kept clear and cool up the coast, and the nights were perfect.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The weather kept clear and cool up the coast, and the nights were perfect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
Yates
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From this reading In spite of Crullers’ unwillingness to rise early, the other girls were on deck at sunrise the first morning, and were rewarded by an invitation to the bridge with the Captain and Senator Yates.
