used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIGHTING A MUTINY WITH THREATS Hal Hastings came springing out of the conning tower with a megaphone.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading "Any trouble aboard?"
Ahoy
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From this reading "Ahoy, yacht!" bellowed the commander, through the megaphone.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At the same moment Benson rang the signal bell for reduced speed, so that the sterns of the two craft were kept almost on a line with each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Any trouble aboard?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same moment Benson rang the signal bell for reduced speed, so that the sterns of the two craft were kept almost on a line with each other.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading At the same moment Benson rang the signal bell for reduced speed, so that the sterns of the two craft were kept almost on a line with each other.
bellowedverbUS /ˈbeloʊd/
past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading "Ahoy, yacht!" bellowed the commander, through the megaphone.
Benson
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From this reading At the same moment Benson rang the signal bell for reduced speed, so that the sterns of the two craft were kept almost on a line with each other.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading FIGHTING A MUTINY WITH THREATS Hal Hastings came springing out of the conning tower with a megaphone.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading "Ahoy, yacht!" bellowed the commander, through the megaphone.
conningverbUS /ˈkɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading FIGHTING A MUTINY WITH THREATS Hal Hastings came springing out of the conning tower with a megaphone.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading At the same moment Benson rang the signal bell for reduced speed, so that the sterns of the two craft were kept almost on a line with each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At the same moment Benson rang the signal bell for reduced speed, so that the sterns of the two craft were kept almost on a line with each other.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading FIGHTING A MUTINY WITH THREATS Hal Hastings came springing out of the conning tower with a megaphone.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the same moment Benson rang the signal bell for reduced speed, so that the sterns of the two craft were kept almost on a line with each other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
Hal
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From this reading FIGHTING A MUTINY WITH THREATS Hal Hastings came springing out of the conning tower with a megaphone.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading FIGHTING A MUTINY WITH THREATS Hal Hastings came springing out of the conning tower with a megaphone.
ten 10s
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading At the same moment Benson rang the signal bell for reduced speed, so that the sterns of the two craft were kept almost on a line with each other.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading At the same moment Benson rang the signal bell for reduced speed, so that the sterns of the two craft were kept almost on a line with each other.
megaphonenounUS /ˈmeɡəfoʊn/
a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice
From this reading FIGHTING A MUTINY WITH THREATS Hal Hastings came springing out of the conning tower with a megaphone.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the same moment Benson rang the signal bell for reduced speed, so that the sterns of the two craft were kept almost on a line with each other.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
MUTINYnounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading FIGHTING A MUTINY WITH THREATS Hal Hastings came springing out of the conning tower with a megaphone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIGHTING A MUTINY WITH THREATS Hal Hastings came springing out of the conning tower with a megaphone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FIGHTING A MUTINY WITH THREATS Hal Hastings came springing out of the conning tower with a megaphone.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
PollardnounUS /ˈpɑːlərd/
a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading At the same moment Benson rang the signal bell for reduced speed, so that the sterns of the two craft were kept almost on a line with each other.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading At the same moment Benson rang the signal bell for reduced speed, so that the sterns of the two craft were kept almost on a line with each other.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same moment Benson rang the signal bell for reduced speed, so that the sterns of the two craft were kept almost on a line with each other.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading At the same moment Benson rang the signal bell for reduced speed, so that the sterns of the two craft were kept almost on a line with each other.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At the same moment Benson rang the signal bell for reduced speed, so that the sterns of the two craft were kept almost on a line with each other.
move hurridly
From this reading At the same moment Benson rang the signal bell for reduced speed, so that the sterns of the two craft were kept almost on a line with each other.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading FIGHTING A MUTINY WITH THREATS Hal Hastings came springing out of the conning tower with a megaphone.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
sternsnounUS /stɜːrnz/
plural of “stern” — the rear part of a ship
From this reading At the same moment Benson rang the signal bell for reduced speed, so that the sterns of the two craft were kept almost on a line with each other.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the same moment Benson rang the signal bell for reduced speed, so that the sterns of the two craft were kept almost on a line with each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIGHTING A MUTINY WITH THREATS Hal Hastings came springing out of the conning tower with a megaphone.
THREATSnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading FIGHTING A MUTINY WITH THREATS Hal Hastings came springing out of the conning tower with a megaphone.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Ahoy, yacht!" bellowed the commander, through the megaphone.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading FIGHTING A MUTINY WITH THREATS Hal Hastings came springing out of the conning tower with a megaphone.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Any trouble aboard?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
vessel'snounUS /ˈvesəlz/
possessive form of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the same moment Benson rang the signal bell for reduced speed, so that the sterns of the two craft were kept almost on a line with each other.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FIGHTING A MUTINY WITH THREATS Hal Hastings came springing out of the conning tower with a megaphone.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Jack, with a final swing of the wheel, brought the "Pollard" in on a course parallel with the steam yacht, and not more than two hundred feet away from the other vessel's port rail.
