used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Terrible Discovery Jim Webb, “crew” of the yacht _Firefly_, came walking briskly over the fields from Frattenbury the next morning.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading In the clear autumn air he heard the Cathedral chimes strike the half-hour, and compared the time with his watch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the clear autumn air he heard the Cathedral chimes strike the half-hour, and compared the time with his watch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His skipper breakfasted at half-past eight, so there was plenty of time for him to prepare the meal with the help of the little oil-stove in his cuddy.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading In the clear autumn air he heard the Cathedral chimes strike the half-hour, and compared the time with his watch.
breakfasted
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From this reading His skipper breakfasted at half-past eight, so there was plenty of time for him to prepare the meal with the help of the little oil-stove in his cuddy.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading A Terrible Discovery Jim Webb, “crew” of the yacht _Firefly_, came walking briskly over the fields from Frattenbury the next morning.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A Terrible Discovery Jim Webb, “crew” of the yacht _Firefly_, came walking briskly over the fields from Frattenbury the next morning.
CathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading In the clear autumn air he heard the Cathedral chimes strike the half-hour, and compared the time with his watch.
chimesnounUS /tʃaɪmz/
plural of “chime” — a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
From this reading In the clear autumn air he heard the Cathedral chimes strike the half-hour, and compared the time with his watch.
rid of obstructions
From this reading In the clear autumn air he heard the Cathedral chimes strike the half-hour, and compared the time with his watch.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading In the clear autumn air he heard the Cathedral chimes strike the half-hour, and compared the time with his watch.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading A Terrible Discovery Jim Webb, “crew” of the yacht _Firefly_, came walking briskly over the fields from Frattenbury the next morning.
cuddynounUS /ˈkʌdi/
the galley or pantry of a small ship
From this reading His skipper breakfasted at half-past eight, so there was plenty of time for him to prepare the meal with the help of the little oil-stove in his cuddy.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A Terrible Discovery Jim Webb, “crew” of the yacht _Firefly_, came walking briskly over the fields from Frattenbury the next morning.
being one more than seven
From this reading His skipper breakfasted at half-past eight, so there was plenty of time for him to prepare the meal with the help of the little oil-stove in his cuddy.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was only a few minutes later when he reached Marsh Quay.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading A Terrible Discovery Jim Webb, “crew” of the yacht _Firefly_, came walking briskly over the fields from Frattenbury the next morning.
FireflynounUS /ˈfaɪərflaɪ/
tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots
From this reading A Terrible Discovery Jim Webb, “crew” of the yacht _Firefly_, came walking briskly over the fields from Frattenbury the next morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His skipper breakfasted at half-past eight, so there was plenty of time for him to prepare the meal with the help of the little oil-stove in his cuddy.
Frattenbury
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From this reading A Terrible Discovery Jim Webb, “crew” of the yacht _Firefly_, came walking briskly over the fields from Frattenbury the next morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Terrible Discovery Jim Webb, “crew” of the yacht _Firefly_, came walking briskly over the fields from Frattenbury the next morning.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading In the clear autumn air he heard the Cathedral chimes strike the half-hour, and compared the time with his watch.
Half-past
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From this reading Half-past seven.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the clear autumn air he heard the Cathedral chimes strike the half-hour, and compared the time with his watch.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading In the clear autumn air he heard the Cathedral chimes strike the half-hour, and compared the time with his watch.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading His skipper breakfasted at half-past eight, so there was plenty of time for him to prepare the meal with the help of the little oil-stove in his cuddy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His skipper breakfasted at half-past eight, so there was plenty of time for him to prepare the meal with the help of the little oil-stove in his cuddy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the clear autumn air he heard the Cathedral chimes strike the half-hour, and compared the time with his watch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the clear autumn air he heard the Cathedral chimes strike the half-hour, and compared the time with his watch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only a few minutes later when he reached Marsh Quay.
Jim
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From this reading A Terrible Discovery Jim Webb, “crew” of the yacht _Firefly_, came walking briskly over the fields from Frattenbury the next morning.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was only a few minutes later when he reached Marsh Quay.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His skipper breakfasted at half-past eight, so there was plenty of time for him to prepare the meal with the help of the little oil-stove in his cuddy.
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading It was only a few minutes later when he reached Marsh Quay.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading His skipper breakfasted at half-past eight, so there was plenty of time for him to prepare the meal with the help of the little oil-stove in his cuddy.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was only a few minutes later when he reached Marsh Quay.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A Terrible Discovery Jim Webb, “crew” of the yacht _Firefly_, came walking briskly over the fields from Frattenbury the next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A Terrible Discovery Jim Webb, “crew” of the yacht _Firefly_, came walking briskly over the fields from Frattenbury the next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Terrible Discovery Jim Webb, “crew” of the yacht _Firefly_, came walking briskly over the fields from Frattenbury the next morning.
oil-stove
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From this reading His skipper breakfasted at half-past eight, so there was plenty of time for him to prepare the meal with the help of the little oil-stove in his cuddy.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only a few minutes later when he reached Marsh Quay.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A Terrible Discovery Jim Webb, “crew” of the yacht _Firefly_, came walking briskly over the fields from Frattenbury the next morning.
a full supply
From this reading His skipper breakfasted at half-past eight, so there was plenty of time for him to prepare the meal with the help of the little oil-stove in his cuddy.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading His skipper breakfasted at half-past eight, so there was plenty of time for him to prepare the meal with the help of the little oil-stove in his cuddy.
QuaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading It was only a few minutes later when he reached Marsh Quay.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was only a few minutes later when he reached Marsh Quay.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Half-past seven.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading His skipper breakfasted at half-past eight, so there was plenty of time for him to prepare the meal with the help of the little oil-stove in his cuddy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His skipper breakfasted at half-past eight, so there was plenty of time for him to prepare the meal with the help of the little oil-stove in his cuddy.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading In the clear autumn air he heard the Cathedral chimes strike the half-hour, and compared the time with his watch.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A Terrible Discovery Jim Webb, “crew” of the yacht _Firefly_, came walking briskly over the fields from Frattenbury the next morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Terrible Discovery Jim Webb, “crew” of the yacht _Firefly_, came walking briskly over the fields from Frattenbury the next morning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His skipper breakfasted at half-past eight, so there was plenty of time for him to prepare the meal with the help of the little oil-stove in his cuddy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the clear autumn air he heard the Cathedral chimes strike the half-hour, and compared the time with his watch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His skipper breakfasted at half-past eight, so there was plenty of time for him to prepare the meal with the help of the little oil-stove in his cuddy.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading A Terrible Discovery Jim Webb, “crew” of the yacht _Firefly_, came walking briskly over the fields from Frattenbury the next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His skipper breakfasted at half-past eight, so there was plenty of time for him to prepare the meal with the help of the little oil-stove in his cuddy.
look attentively
From this reading In the clear autumn air he heard the Cathedral chimes strike the half-hour, and compared the time with his watch.
WebbnounUS /web/
English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)
From this reading A Terrible Discovery Jim Webb, “crew” of the yacht _Firefly_, came walking briskly over the fields from Frattenbury the next morning.
at the time that
From this reading It was only a few minutes later when he reached Marsh Quay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the clear autumn air he heard the Cathedral chimes strike the half-hour, and compared the time with his watch.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading A Terrible Discovery Jim Webb, “crew” of the yacht _Firefly_, came walking briskly over the fields from Frattenbury the next morning.
