used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Apparently satisfied that his work there was completed he turned down the light, and departed along the passage leading amidships.
amidshipsadverbUS /əˈmɪdʃɪps/
at or near or toward the center of a ship
From this reading Apparently satisfied that his work there was completed he turned down the light, and departed along the passage leading amidships.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I must see and talk with Dorothy.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently satisfied that his work there was completed he turned down the light, and departed along the passage leading amidships.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN DOROTHY'S STATEROOM I stood crouched, with eye at the crack watchful of every movement in the lighted cabin, my own decision made.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We must understand each other, and the earlier we could thus begin working together in unison, the better.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading We must understand each other, and the earlier we could thus begin working together in unison, the better.
cause to be bored
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading IN DOROTHY'S STATEROOM I stood crouched, with eye at the crack watchful of every movement in the lighted cabin, my own decision made.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Apparently satisfied that his work there was completed he turned down the light, and departed along the passage leading amidships.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We must understand each other, and the earlier we could thus begin working together in unison, the better.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading IN DOROTHY'S STATEROOM I stood crouched, with eye at the crack watchful of every movement in the lighted cabin, my own decision made.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading IN DOROTHY'S STATEROOM I stood crouched, with eye at the crack watchful of every movement in the lighted cabin, my own decision made.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading IN DOROTHY'S STATEROOM I stood crouched, with eye at the crack watchful of every movement in the lighted cabin, my own decision made.
well in the past; former
From this reading Apparently satisfied that his work there was completed he turned down the light, and departed along the passage leading amidships.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
Dorothy
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From this reading I must see and talk with Dorothy.
DOROTHY'S
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From this reading IN DOROTHY'S STATEROOM I stood crouched, with eye at the crack watchful of every movement in the lighted cabin, my own decision made.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Apparently satisfied that his work there was completed he turned down the light, and departed along the passage leading amidships.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We must understand each other, and the earlier we could thus begin working together in unison, the better.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading We must understand each other, and the earlier we could thus begin working together in unison, the better.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading IN DOROTHY'S STATEROOM I stood crouched, with eye at the crack watchful of every movement in the lighted cabin, my own decision made.
the organ of sight
From this reading IN DOROTHY'S STATEROOM I stood crouched, with eye at the crack watchful of every movement in the lighted cabin, my own decision made.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
Gunsaules
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From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apparently satisfied that his work there was completed he turned down the light, and departed along the passage leading amidships.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Apparently satisfied that his work there was completed he turned down the light, and departed along the passage leading amidships.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN DOROTHY'S STATEROOM I stood crouched, with eye at the crack watchful of every movement in the lighted cabin, my own decision made.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN DOROTHY'S STATEROOM I stood crouched, with eye at the crack watchful of every movement in the lighted cabin, my own decision made.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Apparently satisfied that his work there was completed he turned down the light, and departed along the passage leading amidships.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Apparently satisfied that his work there was completed he turned down the light, and departed along the passage leading amidships.
set afire or burning
From this reading IN DOROTHY'S STATEROOM I stood crouched, with eye at the crack watchful of every movement in the lighted cabin, my own decision made.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading IN DOROTHY'S STATEROOM I stood crouched, with eye at the crack watchful of every movement in the lighted cabin, my own decision made.
most important element
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading IN DOROTHY'S STATEROOM I stood crouched, with eye at the crack watchful of every movement in the lighted cabin, my own decision made.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must see and talk with Dorothy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IN DOROTHY'S STATEROOM I stood crouched, with eye at the crack watchful of every movement in the lighted cabin, my own decision made.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN DOROTHY'S STATEROOM I stood crouched, with eye at the crack watchful of every movement in the lighted cabin, my own decision made.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We must understand each other, and the earlier we could thus begin working together in unison, the better.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading IN DOROTHY'S STATEROOM I stood crouched, with eye at the crack watchful of every movement in the lighted cabin, my own decision made.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Apparently satisfied that his work there was completed he turned down the light, and departed along the passage leading amidships.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Apparently satisfied that his work there was completed he turned down the light, and departed along the passage leading amidships.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I must see and talk with Dorothy.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
slidingadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
being a smooth continuous motion
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
stantions
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From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
STATEROOMnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading IN DOROTHY'S STATEROOM I stood crouched, with eye at the crack watchful of every movement in the lighted cabin, my own decision made.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading IN DOROTHY'S STATEROOM I stood crouched, with eye at the crack watchful of every movement in the lighted cabin, my own decision made.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I must see and talk with Dorothy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Apparently satisfied that his work there was completed he turned down the light, and departed along the passage leading amidships.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN DOROTHY'S STATEROOM I stood crouched, with eye at the crack watchful of every movement in the lighted cabin, my own decision made.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Apparently satisfied that his work there was completed he turned down the light, and departed along the passage leading amidships.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading We must understand each other, and the earlier we could thus begin working together in unison, the better.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading We must understand each other, and the earlier we could thus begin working together in unison, the better.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Apparently satisfied that his work there was completed he turned down the light, and departed along the passage leading amidships.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading We must understand each other, and the earlier we could thus begin working together in unison, the better.
unisonnounUS /ˈjuːnəsən/
corresponding exactly
From this reading We must understand each other, and the earlier we could thus begin working together in unison, the better.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Apparently satisfied that his work there was completed he turned down the light, and departed along the passage leading amidships.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading IN DOROTHY'S STATEROOM I stood crouched, with eye at the crack watchful of every movement in the lighted cabin, my own decision made.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We must understand each other, and the earlier we could thus begin working together in unison, the better.
wipingverbUS /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading Gunsaules bore a tray of dishes from the Captain's room and then, after carefully wiping up the main table, and sliding it up out of the way on its stantions, placed a bottle of brandy and some glasses on a swinging shelf.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN DOROTHY'S STATEROOM I stood crouched, with eye at the crack watchful of every movement in the lighted cabin, my own decision made.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Apparently satisfied that his work there was completed he turned down the light, and departed along the passage leading amidships.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading We must understand each other, and the earlier we could thus begin working together in unison, the better.
