The second mate had moved away from the windows and stood watching the inclinometer.

That is, the second mate will stand watch from 1200 to 1600 at noon and again from 0000 to 0400 in the nights.

The mate was standing with feet apart, arms folded, glowering.

I can't afford to lose anyone else-I've already got the first and second mates standing guard.

His mate was standing in his arms, giving him license to claim her.

At the top he stumbled out on a deck where the mate stood, wrinkling eyes against the sun.

She was already digging through another bin as her mate stood by.

Not far from Liriel stood the captain and mate, deep in discussion.

All this time, her mate has been standing by, watching the proceedings.

The first mate was standing at the rail with three of the ratings.