used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EPH ENJOYS BEING RESCUED In going that last eighth of a mile the gunboat's speed was gradually slowed.
Ahoy
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From this reading "Ahoy, there!"
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The "_Massapequa_" lost headway gradually a hundred feet from where Eph sat solemnly blinking back at the sailors' faces along the forward starboard rail.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An officer's uniform showed at the edge of the bridge, as he called:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An officer's uniform showed at the edge of the bridge, as he called:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The "_Massapequa_" lost headway gradually a hundred feet from where Eph sat solemnly blinking back at the sailors' faces along the forward starboard rail.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The "_Massapequa_" lost headway gradually a hundred feet from where Eph sat solemnly blinking back at the sailors' faces along the forward starboard rail.
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading EPH ENJOYS BEING RESCUED In going that last eighth of a mile the gunboat's speed was gradually slowed.
blinkingadjectiveUS /ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
From this reading The "_Massapequa_" lost headway gradually a hundred feet from where Eph sat solemnly blinking back at the sailors' faces along the forward starboard rail.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading An officer's uniform showed at the edge of the bridge, as he called:
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading An officer's uniform showed at the edge of the bridge, as he called:
the boundary of a surface
From this reading An officer's uniform showed at the edge of the bridge, as he called:
eighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading EPH ENJOYS BEING RESCUED In going that last eighth of a mile the gunboat's speed was gradually slowed.
ENJOYSverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading EPH ENJOYS BEING RESCUED In going that last eighth of a mile the gunboat's speed was gradually slowed.
EPH
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From this reading EPH ENJOYS BEING RESCUED In going that last eighth of a mile the gunboat's speed was gradually slowed.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The "_Massapequa_" lost headway gradually a hundred feet from where Eph sat solemnly blinking back at the sailors' faces along the forward starboard rail.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The "_Massapequa_" lost headway gradually a hundred feet from where Eph sat solemnly blinking back at the sailors' faces along the forward starboard rail.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The "_Massapequa_" lost headway gradually a hundred feet from where Eph sat solemnly blinking back at the sailors' faces along the forward starboard rail.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The "_Massapequa_" lost headway gradually a hundred feet from where Eph sat solemnly blinking back at the sailors' faces along the forward starboard rail.
the act of departing
From this reading EPH ENJOYS BEING RESCUED In going that last eighth of a mile the gunboat's speed was gradually slowed.
in a gradual manner
From this reading EPH ENJOYS BEING RESCUED In going that last eighth of a mile the gunboat's speed was gradually slowed.
gunboat's
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From this reading EPH ENJOYS BEING RESCUED In going that last eighth of a mile the gunboat's speed was gradually slowed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An officer's uniform showed at the edge of the bridge, as he called:
headwaynounUS /ˈhedweɪ/
vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
From this reading The "_Massapequa_" lost headway gradually a hundred feet from where Eph sat solemnly blinking back at the sailors' faces along the forward starboard rail.
ten 10s
From this reading The "_Massapequa_" lost headway gradually a hundred feet from where Eph sat solemnly blinking back at the sailors' faces along the forward starboard rail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EPH ENJOYS BEING RESCUED In going that last eighth of a mile the gunboat's speed was gradually slowed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a pretty piece of ship-handling.
immediately past
From this reading EPH ENJOYS BEING RESCUED In going that last eighth of a mile the gunboat's speed was gradually slowed.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The "_Massapequa_" lost headway gradually a hundred feet from where Eph sat solemnly blinking back at the sailors' faces along the forward starboard rail.
Massapequa
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From this reading The "_Massapequa_" lost headway gradually a hundred feet from where Eph sat solemnly blinking back at the sailors' faces along the forward starboard rail.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading EPH ENJOYS BEING RESCUED In going that last eighth of a mile the gunboat's speed was gradually slowed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EPH ENJOYS BEING RESCUED In going that last eighth of a mile the gunboat's speed was gradually slowed.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading An officer's uniform showed at the edge of the bridge, as he called:
a separate part of a whole
From this reading It was a pretty piece of ship-handling.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was a pretty piece of ship-handling.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading The "_Massapequa_" lost headway gradually a hundred feet from where Eph sat solemnly blinking back at the sailors' faces along the forward starboard rail.
RESCUEDadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading EPH ENJOYS BEING RESCUED In going that last eighth of a mile the gunboat's speed was gradually slowed.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The "_Massapequa_" lost headway gradually a hundred feet from where Eph sat solemnly blinking back at the sailors' faces along the forward starboard rail.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The "_Massapequa_" lost headway gradually a hundred feet from where Eph sat solemnly blinking back at the sailors' faces along the forward starboard rail.
ship-handling
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From this reading It was a pretty piece of ship-handling.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading An officer's uniform showed at the edge of the bridge, as he called:
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading EPH ENJOYS BEING RESCUED In going that last eighth of a mile the gunboat's speed was gradually slowed.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading The "_Massapequa_" lost headway gradually a hundred feet from where Eph sat solemnly blinking back at the sailors' faces along the forward starboard rail.
move hurridly
From this reading EPH ENJOYS BEING RESCUED In going that last eighth of a mile the gunboat's speed was gradually slowed.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading The "_Massapequa_" lost headway gradually a hundred feet from where Eph sat solemnly blinking back at the sailors' faces along the forward starboard rail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading EPH ENJOYS BEING RESCUED In going that last eighth of a mile the gunboat's speed was gradually slowed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EPH ENJOYS BEING RESCUED In going that last eighth of a mile the gunboat's speed was gradually slowed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Ahoy, there!"
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading An officer's uniform showed at the edge of the bridge, as he called:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EPH ENJOYS BEING RESCUED In going that last eighth of a mile the gunboat's speed was gradually slowed.
in or at the place that
From this reading The "_Massapequa_" lost headway gradually a hundred feet from where Eph sat solemnly blinking back at the sailors' faces along the forward starboard rail.
