used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE "OSPREY" The "Osprey" was a staunch, trim-looking schooner of graceful proportions.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
AftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Captain Mason, still quite young, and with enthusiasm corresponding to his years, kept his vessel always fresh and clean.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Mason, still quite young, and with enthusiasm corresponding to his years, kept his vessel always fresh and clean.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Leaving just a passageway between the cabin, and running the deck's entire length, were piles of smooth, finished boards bound in position by means of heavy ropes.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading Leaving just a passageway between the cabin, and running the deck's entire length, were piles of smooth, finished boards bound in position by means of heavy ropes.
confined by bonds
From this reading Leaving just a passageway between the cabin, and running the deck's entire length, were piles of smooth, finished boards bound in position by means of heavy ropes.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Enough space was left in the center to reach the men's quarters forward; while on each side a narrow passageway between the gunwale and lumber led to the bow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Leaving just a passageway between the cabin, and running the deck's entire length, were piles of smooth, finished boards bound in position by means of heavy ropes.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Mason, still quite young, and with enthusiasm corresponding to his years, kept his vessel always fresh and clean.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Enough space was left in the center to reach the men's quarters forward; while on each side a narrow passageway between the gunwale and lumber led to the bow.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Captain Mason, still quite young, and with enthusiasm corresponding to his years, kept his vessel always fresh and clean.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
commodiousadjectiveUS /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading Captain Mason, still quite young, and with enthusiasm corresponding to his years, kept his vessel always fresh and clean.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
dazzlinglyadverb
in a manner or to a degree that dazzles the beholder
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
deck's
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From this reading Leaving just a passageway between the cabin, and running the deck's entire length, were piles of smooth, finished boards bound in position by means of heavy ropes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Enough space was left in the center to reach the men's quarters forward; while on each side a narrow passageway between the gunwale and lumber led to the bow.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Enough space was left in the center to reach the men's quarters forward; while on each side a narrow passageway between the gunwale and lumber led to the bow.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Captain Mason, still quite young, and with enthusiasm corresponding to his years, kept his vessel always fresh and clean.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Leaving just a passageway between the cabin, and running the deck's entire length, were piles of smooth, finished boards bound in position by means of heavy ropes.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Leaving just a passageway between the cabin, and running the deck's entire length, were piles of smooth, finished boards bound in position by means of heavy ropes.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Enough space was left in the center to reach the men's quarters forward; while on each side a narrow passageway between the gunwale and lumber led to the bow.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Captain Mason, still quite young, and with enthusiasm corresponding to his years, kept his vessel always fresh and clean.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading THE "OSPREY" The "Osprey" was a staunch, trim-looking schooner of graceful proportions.
gunwalenoun
wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Leaving just a passageway between the cabin, and running the deck's entire length, were piles of smooth, finished boards bound in position by means of heavy ropes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Mason, still quite young, and with enthusiasm corresponding to his years, kept his vessel always fresh and clean.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
and nothing more
From this reading Leaving just a passageway between the cabin, and running the deck's entire length, were piles of smooth, finished boards bound in position by means of heavy ropes.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Captain Mason, still quite young, and with enthusiasm corresponding to his years, kept his vessel always fresh and clean.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving just a passageway between the cabin, and running the deck's entire length, were piles of smooth, finished boards bound in position by means of heavy ropes.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Enough space was left in the center to reach the men's quarters forward; while on each side a narrow passageway between the gunwale and lumber led to the bow.
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 Enough space was left in the center to reach the men's quarters forward; while on each side a narrow passageway between the gunwale and lumber led to the bow.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Leaving just a passageway between the cabin, and running the deck's entire length, were piles of smooth, finished boards bound in position by means of heavy ropes.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Enough space was left in the center to reach the men's quarters forward; while on each side a narrow passageway between the gunwale and lumber led to the bow.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Captain Mason, still quite young, and with enthusiasm corresponding to his years, kept his vessel always fresh and clean.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Leaving just a passageway between the cabin, and running the deck's entire length, were piles of smooth, finished boards bound in position by means of heavy ropes.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading Enough space was left in the center to reach the men's quarters forward; while on each side a narrow passageway between the gunwale and lumber led to the bow.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Enough space was left in the center to reach the men's quarters forward; while on each side a narrow passageway between the gunwale and lumber led to the bow.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE "OSPREY" The "Osprey" was a staunch, trim-looking schooner of graceful proportions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Enough space was left in the center to reach the men's quarters forward; while on each side a narrow passageway between the gunwale and lumber led to the bow.
ornamentalnounUS /ˌɔːrnəˈmentəl/
any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
OSPREYnounUS /ˈɔːspri/
large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years
From this reading THE "OSPREY" The "Osprey" was a staunch, trim-looking schooner of graceful proportions.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
passagewaynounUS /ˈpæsədʒweɪ/
a passage between rooms or between buildings
From this reading Leaving just a passageway between the cabin, and running the deck's entire length, were piles of smooth, finished boards bound in position by means of heavy ropes.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading Leaving just a passageway between the cabin, and running the deck's entire length, were piles of smooth, finished boards bound in position by means of heavy ropes.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Leaving just a passageway between the cabin, and running the deck's entire length, were piles of smooth, finished boards bound in position by means of heavy ropes.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading THE "OSPREY" The "Osprey" was a staunch, trim-looking schooner of graceful proportions.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Enough space was left in the center to reach the men's quarters forward; while on each side a narrow passageway between the gunwale and lumber led to the bow.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Captain Mason, still quite young, and with enthusiasm corresponding to his years, kept his vessel always fresh and clean.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Enough space was left in the center to reach the men's quarters forward; while on each side a narrow passageway between the gunwale and lumber led to the bow.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Leaving just a passageway between the cabin, and running the deck's entire length, were piles of smooth, finished boards bound in position by means of heavy ropes.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Leaving just a passageway between the cabin, and running the deck's entire length, were piles of smooth, finished boards bound in position by means of heavy ropes.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading THE "OSPREY" The "Osprey" was a staunch, trim-looking schooner of graceful proportions.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Enough space was left in the center to reach the men's quarters forward; while on each side a narrow passageway between the gunwale and lumber led to the bow.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Leaving just a passageway between the cabin, and running the deck's entire length, were piles of smooth, finished boards bound in position by means of heavy ropes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Enough space was left in the center to reach the men's quarters forward; while on each side a narrow passageway between the gunwale and lumber led to the bow.
staunchadjectiveUS /stɔːntʃ/
firm and dependable especially in loyalty
From this reading THE "OSPREY" The "Osprey" was a staunch, trim-looking schooner of graceful proportions.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
not in physical motion
From this reading Captain Mason, still quite young, and with enthusiasm corresponding to his years, kept his vessel always fresh and clean.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "OSPREY" The "Osprey" was a staunch, trim-looking schooner of graceful proportions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Mason, still quite young, and with enthusiasm corresponding to his years, kept his vessel always fresh and clean.
trim-looking
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From this reading THE "OSPREY" The "Osprey" was a staunch, trim-looking schooner of graceful proportions.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Captain Mason, still quite young, and with enthusiasm corresponding to his years, kept his vessel always fresh and clean.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE "OSPREY" The "Osprey" was a staunch, trim-looking schooner of graceful proportions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Leaving just a passageway between the cabin, and running the deck's entire length, were piles of smooth, finished boards bound in position by means of heavy ropes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Enough space was left in the center to reach the men's quarters forward; while on each side a narrow passageway between the gunwale and lumber led to the bow.
a Caucasian
From this reading Aft, a commodious cabin, with a new coat of paint, shone dazzlingly white; so did the rail and gunwale, which, around the stern, rose above the rest of the deck in an ornamental curve.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Mason, still quite young, and with enthusiasm corresponding to his years, kept his vessel always fresh and clean.
a late time of life
From this reading Captain Mason, still quite young, and with enthusiasm corresponding to his years, kept his vessel always fresh and clean.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Captain Mason, still quite young, and with enthusiasm corresponding to his years, kept his vessel always fresh and clean.
