used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I AS the tug swung out with a great churning astern, Hammond caught the eye of the skipper looking out of the wheel-house above.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I AS the tug swung out with a great churning astern, Hammond caught the eye of the skipper looking out of the wheel-house above.
anticsnounUS /ˈæntɪks/
plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
From this reading Chuckling over the antics of the chagrined camp preacher, he jerked his head for Hammond to come up.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I AS the tug swung out with a great churning astern, Hammond caught the eye of the skipper looking out of the wheel-house above.
asternadverb
stern foremost or backward
From this reading I AS the tug swung out with a great churning astern, Hammond caught the eye of the skipper looking out of the wheel-house above.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The genial-faced captain motioned Hammond to the cushioned bench at the back of the tiny wheel-house.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The genial-faced captain motioned Hammond to the cushioned bench at the back of the tiny wheel-house.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The genial-faced captain motioned Hammond to the cushioned bench at the back of the tiny wheel-house.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Chuckling over the antics of the chagrined camp preacher, he jerked his head for Hammond to come up.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The genial-faced captain motioned Hammond to the cushioned bench at the back of the tiny wheel-house.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading I AS the tug swung out with a great churning astern, Hammond caught the eye of the skipper looking out of the wheel-house above.
chagrinedadjectiveUS /ʃəˈɡrɪnd/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Chuckling over the antics of the chagrined camp preacher, he jerked his head for Hammond to come up.
ChucklingverbUS /ˈtʃʌklɪŋ/
-ing form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading Chuckling over the antics of the chagrined camp preacher, he jerked his head for Hammond to come up.
churningadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɜːrnɪŋ/
moving with or producing or produced by vigorous agitation
From this reading I AS the tug swung out with a great churning astern, Hammond caught the eye of the skipper looking out of the wheel-house above.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Chuckling over the antics of the chagrined camp preacher, he jerked his head for Hammond to come up.
cushionedadjectiveUS /ˈkʊʃənd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading The genial-faced captain motioned Hammond to the cushioned bench at the back of the tiny wheel-house.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “THEM WAS ROARING DAYS!”
the organ of sight
From this reading I AS the tug swung out with a great churning astern, Hammond caught the eye of the skipper looking out of the wheel-house above.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Chuckling over the antics of the chagrined camp preacher, he jerked his head for Hammond to come up.
genial-faced
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From this reading The genial-faced captain motioned Hammond to the cushioned bench at the back of the tiny wheel-house.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I AS the tug swung out with a great churning astern, Hammond caught the eye of the skipper looking out of the wheel-house above.
Hammond
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From this reading I AS the tug swung out with a great churning astern, Hammond caught the eye of the skipper looking out of the wheel-house above.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chuckling over the antics of the chagrined camp preacher, he jerked his head for Hammond to come up.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Chuckling over the antics of the chagrined camp preacher, he jerked his head for Hammond to come up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chuckling over the antics of the chagrined camp preacher, he jerked his head for Hammond to come up.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I AS the tug swung out with a great churning astern, Hammond caught the eye of the skipper looking out of the wheel-house above.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading Chuckling over the antics of the chagrined camp preacher, he jerked his head for Hammond to come up.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I AS the tug swung out with a great churning astern, Hammond caught the eye of the skipper looking out of the wheel-house above.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading The genial-faced captain motioned Hammond to the cushioned bench at the back of the tiny wheel-house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I AS the tug swung out with a great churning astern, Hammond caught the eye of the skipper looking out of the wheel-house above.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I AS the tug swung out with a great churning astern, Hammond caught the eye of the skipper looking out of the wheel-house above.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Chuckling over the antics of the chagrined camp preacher, he jerked his head for Hammond to come up.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading Chuckling over the antics of the chagrined camp preacher, he jerked his head for Hammond to come up.
ROARINGnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading “THEM WAS ROARING DAYS!”
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading “Take a seat.”
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading I AS the tug swung out with a great churning astern, Hammond caught the eye of the skipper looking out of the wheel-house above.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading I AS the tug swung out with a great churning astern, Hammond caught the eye of the skipper looking out of the wheel-house above.
carry out
From this reading “Take a seat.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I AS the tug swung out with a great churning astern, Hammond caught the eye of the skipper looking out of the wheel-house above.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “THEM WAS ROARING DAYS!”
very small
From this reading The genial-faced captain motioned Hammond to the cushioned bench at the back of the tiny wheel-house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chuckling over the antics of the chagrined camp preacher, he jerked his head for Hammond to come up.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading I AS the tug swung out with a great churning astern, Hammond caught the eye of the skipper looking out of the wheel-house above.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Chuckling over the antics of the chagrined camp preacher, he jerked his head for Hammond to come up.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “THEM WAS ROARING DAYS!”
wheel-house
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From this reading I AS the tug swung out with a great churning astern, Hammond caught the eye of the skipper looking out of the wheel-house above.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I AS the tug swung out with a great churning astern, Hammond caught the eye of the skipper looking out of the wheel-house above.
