afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately after supper Captain Jack took his place in the conning tower.
(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 For four nights, in all, the submarine squadron tied up at moorings in harbors along the coast.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading For four nights, in all, the submarine squadron tied up at moorings in harbors along the coast.
AnnapolisnounUS /əˈnæpəlɪs/
state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy
From this reading On the fifth night, as darkness fell, the squadron continued under way, in Chesapeake Bay, for Annapolis was but three hours away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the fifth night, as darkness fell, the squadron continued under way, in Chesapeake Bay, for Annapolis was but three hours away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For four nights, in all, the submarine squadron tied up at moorings in harbors along the coast.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On the fifth night, as darkness fell, the squadron continued under way, in Chesapeake Bay, for Annapolis was but three hours away.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading On the fifth night, as darkness fell, the squadron continued under way, in Chesapeake Bay, for Annapolis was but three hours away.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
Benson
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From this reading TWO KINDS OF VOODOO On the second day of the cruise Jack Benson returned to full duty.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the fifth night, as darkness fell, the squadron continued under way, in Chesapeake Bay, for Annapolis was but three hours away.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Immediately after supper Captain Jack took his place in the conning tower.
Chesapeake
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From this reading On the fifth night, as darkness fell, the squadron continued under way, in Chesapeake Bay, for Annapolis was but three hours away.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading For four nights, in all, the submarine squadron tied up at moorings in harbors along the coast.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
conningverbUS /ˈkɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading Immediately after supper Captain Jack took his place in the conning tower.
without stop or interruption
From this reading On the fifth night, as darkness fell, the squadron continued under way, in Chesapeake Bay, for Annapolis was but three hours away.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading TWO KINDS OF VOODOO On the second day of the cruise Jack Benson returned to full duty.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading On the fifth night, as darkness fell, the squadron continued under way, in Chesapeake Bay, for Annapolis was but three hours away.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading TWO KINDS OF VOODOO On the second day of the cruise Jack Benson returned to full duty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading TWO KINDS OF VOODOO On the second day of the cruise Jack Benson returned to full duty.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading On the fifth night, as darkness fell, the squadron continued under way, in Chesapeake Bay, for Annapolis was but three hours away.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading On the fifth night, as darkness fell, the squadron continued under way, in Chesapeake Bay, for Annapolis was but three hours away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For four nights, in all, the submarine squadron tied up at moorings in harbors along the coast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading For four nights, in all, the submarine squadron tied up at moorings in harbors along the coast.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading TWO KINDS OF VOODOO On the second day of the cruise Jack Benson returned to full duty.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
harborsnounUS /ˈhɑːrbərz/
plural of “harbor” — a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading For four nights, in all, the submarine squadron tied up at moorings in harbors along the coast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Immediately after supper Captain Jack took his place in the conning tower.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading On the fifth night, as darkness fell, the squadron continued under way, in Chesapeake Bay, for Annapolis was but three hours away.
Hudson'snounUS /ˈhʌdsənz/
possessive form of “hudson” — a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately after supper Captain Jack took his place in the conning tower.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For four nights, in all, the submarine squadron tied up at moorings in harbors along the coast.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
a small worthless amount
From this reading TWO KINDS OF VOODOO On the second day of the cruise Jack Benson returned to full duty.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading TWO KINDS OF VOODOO On the second day of the cruise Jack Benson returned to full duty.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
mooringsnounUS /ˈmuːrɪŋz/
plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading For four nights, in all, the submarine squadron tied up at moorings in harbors along the coast.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On the fifth night, as darkness fell, the squadron continued under way, in Chesapeake Bay, for Annapolis was but three hours away.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading For four nights, in all, the submarine squadron tied up at moorings in harbors along the coast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO KINDS OF VOODOO On the second day of the cruise Jack Benson returned to full duty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TWO KINDS OF VOODOO On the second day of the cruise Jack Benson returned to full duty.
and nothing more
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Immediately after supper Captain Jack took his place in the conning tower.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading TWO KINDS OF VOODOO On the second day of the cruise Jack Benson returned to full duty.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading TWO KINDS OF VOODOO On the second day of the cruise Jack Benson returned to full duty.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading For four nights, in all, the submarine squadron tied up at moorings in harbors along the coast.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading For four nights, in all, the submarine squadron tied up at moorings in harbors along the coast.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Immediately after supper Captain Jack took his place in the conning tower.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO KINDS OF VOODOO On the second day of the cruise Jack Benson returned to full duty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On the fifth night, as darkness fell, the squadron continued under way, in Chesapeake Bay, for Annapolis was but three hours away.
bound or secured closely
From this reading For four nights, in all, the submarine squadron tied up at moorings in harbors along the coast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO KINDS OF VOODOO On the second day of the cruise Jack Benson returned to full duty.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Immediately after supper Captain Jack took his place in the conning tower.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Immediately after supper Captain Jack took his place in the conning tower.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO KINDS OF VOODOO On the second day of the cruise Jack Benson returned to full duty.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On the fifth night, as darkness fell, the squadron continued under way, in Chesapeake Bay, for Annapolis was but three hours away.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For four nights, in all, the submarine squadron tied up at moorings in harbors along the coast.
VOODOOnounUS /ˈvuːduː/
a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers
From this reading TWO KINDS OF VOODOO On the second day of the cruise Jack Benson returned to full duty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the fifth night, as darkness fell, the squadron continued under way, in Chesapeake Bay, for Annapolis was but three hours away.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the fifth night, as darkness fell, the squadron continued under way, in Chesapeake Bay, for Annapolis was but three hours away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He concerned himself principally with the compass, his only other task being to keep the course by the "Hudson's" lights, for the parent boat supplied in its own conduct all the navigation orders beyond the general course.
