used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another moment--why, Jenks and Shawn had hardly moved, and Ben could recognize fat Tom Ball, and the carpenter Matthew Ledyard--but the dory had been made fast.
Artemisnoun
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
asternadverb
stern foremost or backward
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Another moment--why, Jenks and Shawn had hardly moved, and Ben could recognize fat Tom Ball, and the carpenter Matthew Ledyard--but the dory had been made fast.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Another moment--why, Jenks and Shawn had hardly moved, and Ben could recognize fat Tom Ball, and the carpenter Matthew Ledyard--but the dory had been made fast.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Another moment--why, Jenks and Shawn had hardly moved, and Ben could recognize fat Tom Ball, and the carpenter Matthew Ledyard--but the dory had been made fast.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Or the red-haired man--yes, but what the devil was the cook doing on deck at a conference of captains, and with something black hanging from his right hand?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Another moment--why, Jenks and Shawn had hardly moved, and Ben could recognize fat Tom Ball, and the carpenter Matthew Ledyard--but the dory had been made fast.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Or the red-haired man--yes, but what the devil was the cook doing on deck at a conference of captains, and with something black hanging from his right hand?
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading Another moment--why, Jenks and Shawn had hardly moved, and Ben could recognize fat Tom Ball, and the carpenter Matthew Ledyard--but the dory had been made fast.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Three rats like men were climbing.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Or the red-haired man--yes, but what the devil was the cook doing on deck at a conference of captains, and with something black hanging from his right hand?
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Or the red-haired man--yes, but what the devil was the cook doing on deck at a conference of captains, and with something black hanging from his right hand?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Another moment--why, Jenks and Shawn had hardly moved, and Ben could recognize fat Tom Ball, and the carpenter Matthew Ledyard--but the dory had been made fast.
danglingnounUS /ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ/
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Or the red-haired man--yes, but what the devil was the cook doing on deck at a conference of captains, and with something black hanging from his right hand?
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Or the red-haired man--yes, but what the devil was the cook doing on deck at a conference of captains, and with something black hanging from his right hand?
dorynounUS /ˈdɔːri/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
DummynounUS /ˈdʌmi/
a person who does not talk
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Another moment--why, Jenks and Shawn had hardly moved, and Ben could recognize fat Tom Ball, and the carpenter Matthew Ledyard--but the dory had been made fast.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Another moment--why, Jenks and Shawn had hardly moved, and Ben could recognize fat Tom Ball, and the carpenter Matthew Ledyard--but the dory had been made fast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Another moment--why, Jenks and Shawn had hardly moved, and Ben could recognize fat Tom Ball, and the carpenter Matthew Ledyard--but the dory had been made fast.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Or the red-haired man--yes, but what the devil was the cook doing on deck at a conference of captains, and with something black hanging from his right hand?
only a very short time before
From this reading Another moment--why, Jenks and Shawn had hardly moved, and Ben could recognize fat Tom Ball, and the carpenter Matthew Ledyard--but the dory had been made fast.
helmsmannounUS /ˈhelmzmæn/
the person who steers a ship
From this reading Surely the helmsman could see them!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
Jenks
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From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
larboardnoun
the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
Ledyard
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From this reading Another moment--why, Jenks and Shawn had hardly moved, and Ben could recognize fat Tom Ball, and the carpenter Matthew Ledyard--but the dory had been made fast.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Three rats like men were climbing.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Another moment--why, Jenks and Shawn had hardly moved, and Ben could recognize fat Tom Ball, and the carpenter Matthew Ledyard--but the dory had been made fast.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Or the red-haired man--yes, but what the devil was the cook doing on deck at a conference of captains, and with something black hanging from his right hand?
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading Another moment--why, Jenks and Shawn had hardly moved, and Ben could recognize fat Tom Ball, and the carpenter Matthew Ledyard--but the dory had been made fast.
megaphonenounUS /ˈmeɡəfoʊn/
a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
the force of workers available
From this reading Three rats like men were climbing.
a particular point in time
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Another moment--why, Jenks and Shawn had hardly moved, and Ben could recognize fat Tom Ball, and the carpenter Matthew Ledyard--but the dory had been made fast.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or the red-haired man--yes, but what the devil was the cook doing on deck at a conference of captains, and with something black hanging from his right hand?
palaververb
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
ratsnounUS /ræts/
plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading Three rats like men were climbing.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Another moment--why, Jenks and Shawn had hardly moved, and Ben could recognize fat Tom Ball, and the carpenter Matthew Ledyard--but the dory had been made fast.
red-haired
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From this reading Or the red-haired man--yes, but what the devil was the cook doing on deck at a conference of captains, and with something black hanging from his right hand?
precisely, exactly
From this reading Or the red-haired man--yes, but what the devil was the cook doing on deck at a conference of captains, and with something black hanging from his right hand?
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Surely the helmsman could see them!
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
ShawnnounUS /ʃɔːn/
United States dancer and choreographer who collaborated with Ruth Saint Denis (1891-1972)
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
slidingadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
being a smooth continuous motion
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
sloopnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Or the red-haired man--yes, but what the devil was the cook doing on deck at a conference of captains, and with something black hanging from his right hand?
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely the helmsman could see them!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Surely the helmsman could see them!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three rats like men were climbing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
male cat
From this reading Another moment--why, Jenks and Shawn had hardly moved, and Ben could recognize fat Tom Ball, and the carpenter Matthew Ledyard--but the dory had been made fast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Three rats like men were climbing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
at the time that
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Another moment--why, Jenks and Shawn had hardly moved, and Ben could recognize fat Tom Ball, and the carpenter Matthew Ledyard--but the dory had been made fast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Printed on his memory was a moment when Shawn and Jenks stood together on the deck of _Artemis_ in what seemed to be innocent palaver, the megaphone dangling idly from Jenks' hand, while the dory with Dummy at the oars was sliding astern--and then a roll of the sloop to larboard.
an affirmative
From this reading Or the red-haired man--yes, but what the devil was the cook doing on deck at a conference of captains, and with something black hanging from his right hand?
