used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shoreward, about a half-mile, I could make out a lightship.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Shoreward, about a half-mile, I could make out a lightship.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading As soon as we were abreast of it, our ship changed its course several points to the west and seaward, just as the officer said it would.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as we were abreast of it, our ship changed its course several points to the west and seaward, just as the officer said it would.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Being somewhat familiar with the coast, I decided it must be the Cape Charles light.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I observed this and recalled the other officer's cocksureness that the ship had been running by or through the supposed mine field for months.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being somewhat familiar with the coast, I decided it must be the Cape Charles light.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I observed this and recalled the other officer's cocksureness that the ship had been running by or through the supposed mine field for months.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Being somewhat familiar with the coast, I decided it must be the Cape Charles light.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading As soon as we were abreast of it, our ship changed its course several points to the west and seaward, just as the officer said it would.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Being somewhat familiar with the coast, I decided it must be the Cape Charles light.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Being somewhat familiar with the coast, I decided it must be the Cape Charles light.
cocksurenessnoun
total certainty or greater certainty than circumstances warrant
From this reading I observed this and recalled the other officer's cocksureness that the ship had been running by or through the supposed mine field for months.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Shoreward, about a half-mile, I could make out a lightship.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As soon as we were abreast of it, our ship changed its course several points to the west and seaward, just as the officer said it would.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Being somewhat familiar with the coast, I decided it must be the Cape Charles light.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Being somewhat familiar with the coast, I decided it must be the Cape Charles light.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading I observed this and recalled the other officer's cocksureness that the ship had been running by or through the supposed mine field for months.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
half-mile
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From this reading Shoreward, about a half-mile, I could make out a lightship.
HIRAM
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From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Being somewhat familiar with the coast, I decided it must be the Cape Charles light.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as we were abreast of it, our ship changed its course several points to the west and seaward, just as the officer said it would.
and nothing more
From this reading As soon as we were abreast of it, our ship changed its course several points to the west and seaward, just as the officer said it would.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Being somewhat familiar with the coast, I decided it must be the Cape Charles light.
lightshipnounUS /ˈlaɪtʃɪp/
a ship equipped like a lighthouse and anchored where a permanent lighthouse would be impracticable
From this reading Shoreward, about a half-mile, I could make out a lightship.
engage in
From this reading Shoreward, about a half-mile, I could make out a lightship.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I observed this and recalled the other officer's cocksureness that the ship had been running by or through the supposed mine field for months.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I observed this and recalled the other officer's cocksureness that the ship had been running by or through the supposed mine field for months.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Being somewhat familiar with the coast, I decided it must be the Cape Charles light.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I observed this and recalled the other officer's cocksureness that the ship had been running by or through the supposed mine field for months.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As soon as we were abreast of it, our ship changed its course several points to the west and seaward, just as the officer said it would.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading I observed this and recalled the other officer's cocksureness that the ship had been running by or through the supposed mine field for months.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I observed this and recalled the other officer's cocksureness that the ship had been running by or through the supposed mine field for months.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I observed this and recalled the other officer's cocksureness that the ship had been running by or through the supposed mine field for months.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As soon as we were abreast of it, our ship changed its course several points to the west and seaward, just as the officer said it would.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Shoreward, about a half-mile, I could make out a lightship.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading As soon as we were abreast of it, our ship changed its course several points to the west and seaward, just as the officer said it would.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I observed this and recalled the other officer's cocksureness that the ship had been running by or through the supposed mine field for months.
revertedverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “revert” — go back to a previous state
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading I observed this and recalled the other officer's cocksureness that the ship had been running by or through the supposed mine field for months.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As soon as we were abreast of it, our ship changed its course several points to the west and seaward, just as the officer said it would.
seawardadjectiveUS /ˈsiːwərd/
(of winds) coming from the land
From this reading As soon as we were abreast of it, our ship changed its course several points to the west and seaward, just as the officer said it would.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading As soon as we were abreast of it, our ship changed its course several points to the west and seaward, just as the officer said it would.
transport commercially
From this reading As soon as we were abreast of it, our ship changed its course several points to the west and seaward, just as the officer said it would.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
ShorewardadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrwərd/
(of winds) coming from the sea toward the land
From this reading Shoreward, about a half-mile, I could make out a lightship.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Being somewhat familiar with the coast, I decided it must be the Cape Charles light.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as we were abreast of it, our ship changed its course several points to the west and seaward, just as the officer said it would.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
required or under orders
From this reading I observed this and recalled the other officer's cocksureness that the ship had been running by or through the supposed mine field for months.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I observed this and recalled the other officer's cocksureness that the ship had been running by or through the supposed mine field for months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I observed this and recalled the other officer's cocksureness that the ship had been running by or through the supposed mine field for months.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I observed this and recalled the other officer's cocksureness that the ship had been running by or through the supposed mine field for months.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIRAM Strong was in need of oil for his gloves, and, left to myself, my mind reverted to the conversation I had overheard between the ship's officers.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As soon as we were abreast of it, our ship changed its course several points to the west and seaward, just as the officer said it would.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as we were abreast of it, our ship changed its course several points to the west and seaward, just as the officer said it would.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading As soon as we were abreast of it, our ship changed its course several points to the west and seaward, just as the officer said it would.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Being somewhat familiar with the coast, I decided it must be the Cape Charles light.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As soon as we were abreast of it, our ship changed its course several points to the west and seaward, just as the officer said it would.
