aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading As he tumbled up the ladder, and made his way aft to the mizzen-rigging to relieve the quarter-watch in the top, he saw that Sam Becket was the next man before him.
ahoy
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From this reading “All the starboard watch, ahoy!” shouted the boatswain’s chief mate, at eight bells, on the following morning.
(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 “All the starboard watch, ahoy!” shouted the boatswain’s chief mate, at eight bells, on the following morning.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “All the starboard watch, ahoy!” shouted the boatswain’s chief mate, at eight bells, on the following morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
BecketnounUS /ˈbekət/
(Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170)
From this reading As he tumbled up the ladder, and made his way aft to the mizzen-rigging to relieve the quarter-watch in the top, he saw that Sam Becket was the next man before him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As he tumbled up the ladder, and made his way aft to the mizzen-rigging to relieve the quarter-watch in the top, he saw that Sam Becket was the next man before him.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading “All the starboard watch, ahoy!” shouted the boatswain’s chief mate, at eight bells, on the following morning.
boatswain's
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From this reading “All the starboard watch, ahoy!” shouted the boatswain’s chief mate, at eight bells, on the following morning.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
a person who is in charge
From this reading “All the starboard watch, ahoy!” shouted the boatswain’s chief mate, at eight bells, on the following morning.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading This circumstance recalled the incident of the preceding evening, especially as he saw the man who had promised to be his enemy glancing over his shoulder at him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
being one more than seven
From this reading “All the starboard watch, ahoy!” shouted the boatswain’s chief mate, at eight bells, on the following morning.
an opposing military force
From this reading This circumstance recalled the incident of the preceding evening, especially as he saw the man who had promised to be his enemy glancing over his shoulder at him.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading This circumstance recalled the incident of the preceding evening, especially as he saw the man who had promised to be his enemy glancing over his shoulder at him.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading This circumstance recalled the incident of the preceding evening, especially as he saw the man who had promised to be his enemy glancing over his shoulder at him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “All the starboard watch, ahoy!” shouted the boatswain’s chief mate, at eight bells, on the following morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading This circumstance recalled the incident of the preceding evening, especially as he saw the man who had promised to be his enemy glancing over his shoulder at him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This circumstance recalled the incident of the preceding evening, especially as he saw the man who had promised to be his enemy glancing over his shoulder at him.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he tumbled up the ladder, and made his way aft to the mizzen-rigging to relieve the quarter-watch in the top, he saw that Sam Becket was the next man before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
a single distinct event
From this reading This circumstance recalled the incident of the preceding evening, especially as he saw the man who had promised to be his enemy glancing over his shoulder at him.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading As he tumbled up the ladder, and made his way aft to the mizzen-rigging to relieve the quarter-watch in the top, he saw that Sam Becket was the next man before him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As he tumbled up the ladder, and made his way aft to the mizzen-rigging to relieve the quarter-watch in the top, he saw that Sam Becket was the next man before him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “MAN OVERBOARD!”
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading “All the starboard watch, ahoy!” shouted the boatswain’s chief mate, at eight bells, on the following morning.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
mizzen-rigging
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From this reading As he tumbled up the ladder, and made his way aft to the mizzen-rigging to relieve the quarter-watch in the top, he saw that Sam Becket was the next man before him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “All the starboard watch, ahoy!” shouted the boatswain’s chief mate, at eight bells, on the following morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As he tumbled up the ladder, and made his way aft to the mizzen-rigging to relieve the quarter-watch in the top, he saw that Sam Becket was the next man before him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “All the starboard watch, ahoy!” shouted the boatswain’s chief mate, at eight bells, on the following morning.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This circumstance recalled the incident of the preceding evening, especially as he saw the man who had promised to be his enemy glancing over his shoulder at him.
OVERBOARDadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading “MAN OVERBOARD!”
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading This circumstance recalled the incident of the preceding evening, especially as he saw the man who had promised to be his enemy glancing over his shoulder at him.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading This circumstance recalled the incident of the preceding evening, especially as he saw the man who had promised to be his enemy glancing over his shoulder at him.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
quarter-watch
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From this reading As he tumbled up the ladder, and made his way aft to the mizzen-rigging to relieve the quarter-watch in the top, he saw that Sam Becket was the next man before him.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading This circumstance recalled the incident of the preceding evening, especially as he saw the man who had promised to be his enemy glancing over his shoulder at him.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading As he tumbled up the ladder, and made his way aft to the mizzen-rigging to relieve the quarter-watch in the top, he saw that Sam Becket was the next man before him.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading As he tumbled up the ladder, and made his way aft to the mizzen-rigging to relieve the quarter-watch in the top, he saw that Sam Becket was the next man before him.
cut with a saw
From this reading As he tumbled up the ladder, and made his way aft to the mizzen-rigging to relieve the quarter-watch in the top, he saw that Sam Becket was the next man before him.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading This circumstance recalled the incident of the preceding evening, especially as he saw the man who had promised to be his enemy glancing over his shoulder at him.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “All the starboard watch, ahoy!” shouted the boatswain’s chief mate, at eight bells, on the following morning.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading “All the starboard watch, ahoy!” shouted the boatswain’s chief mate, at eight bells, on the following morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “All the starboard watch, ahoy!” shouted the boatswain’s chief mate, at eight bells, on the following morning.
a special situation
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This circumstance recalled the incident of the preceding evening, especially as he saw the man who had promised to be his enemy glancing over his shoulder at him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
the upper part of anything
From this reading As he tumbled up the ladder, and made his way aft to the mizzen-rigging to relieve the quarter-watch in the top, he saw that Sam Becket was the next man before him.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading As he tumbled up the ladder, and made his way aft to the mizzen-rigging to relieve the quarter-watch in the top, he saw that Sam Becket was the next man before him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As he tumbled up the ladder, and made his way aft to the mizzen-rigging to relieve the quarter-watch in the top, he saw that Sam Becket was the next man before him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack rubbed his eyes open as quick as he could, and slipped out of his hammock; for the first thing that came to his mind was his resolution always to be prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties.
look attentively
From this reading “All the starboard watch, ahoy!” shouted the boatswain’s chief mate, at eight bells, on the following morning.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As he tumbled up the ladder, and made his way aft to the mizzen-rigging to relieve the quarter-watch in the top, he saw that Sam Becket was the next man before him.
which person or people
From this reading This circumstance recalled the incident of the preceding evening, especially as he saw the man who had promised to be his enemy glancing over his shoulder at him.
